Empire Elementary School

Established in 1877, Immanuel Lutheran School is a coeducational institution that offers a range of learning and extracurricular opportunities for students. It serves the children of more than 30 churches in the Freeport area in Illinois. The school serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Immanuel Lutheran School s academic curriculum includes math, science, music, physical education and language arts. The school administers the Title I program. It provides opportunities for students to participate in gymnastics. Immanuel Lutheran School has a library that offers a variety of educational resources and materials. It additionally organizes geography bee competitions. The school is a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Lincoln-Douglas School is one of five elementary schools in the Freeport School District. It enrolls more than 210 students in grades one through four. The school offers a sequential, standards-based curriculum that introduces children to a range of concepts and skills. Its parent-teacher organization sponsors several family events throughout the year; including school picnics, ice cream socials and book fairs. The school s accelerated reader program involves students in reading selected library titles and completing computerized tests over the contents of each book that they have read. Its guided reading program encourages and supports students in using independent reading strategies. The school also runs Literacy First and violence prevention programs. Lincoln-Douglas School is located in Freeport, Ill.

Founded in 1914, the Tri-County Educational Service Center serves school districts within Ashland, Holmes and Wayne counties in Ohio. It offers training and instructions to teachers. The center provides educational programs for students in grades 9 through 12. It offers classes in math, English, science, social studies, fine arts and physical education. The center s virtual learning program includes lessons in health, technology, music and foreign languages. The Tri-County Educational Service Center provides administrative, human resource, employment and transportation services. The center also conducts education fairs and provides grants to families. It administers professional development, work study, gifted and talented and special education programs. The Tri-County Educational Service Center offers physical, speech and occupational therapy services. It is located in Wooster, Ohio.