Centers, Clinics and Labs Centers, Clinics and Labs Heading link Copy link CARES CARES (formerly the Educational Assessment Clinic) serves the Chicagoland community by conducting comprehensive educational evaluations for school age children (6 to 16 years) who are experiencing academic difficulties in school. Center for Literacy For more than 30 years, the Center for Literacy has provided family literacy programming and adult education services to communities on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Center for Urban Education Leadership The Center engages equity and racial justice-oriented scholars and practitioners in research and evaluation, professional development and academic program development, learning design, and policy advocacy to support urban education leadership. Collaborative for Young Children and Families This site is created to help anyone interested in Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood more generally, navigate the programming, people, and partnerships that have developed over several decades at UIC. The Make Good Lab The Make Good Lab is on the 1st floor of the ETMSW building and is equipped with 3-D printers, laser cutter, sewing machine, crafting supplies, soundproof recording booth, performance space, and more. Educational Technology Lab The Educational Technology Lab offers computer lab space, video and audio equipment and technical assistance to students. MESA Laboratory The MESA Lab is a complimentary service to assist students and faculty in the College of Education. We provide MESA ourse support, statistical consulting, coding diagnosis, and help with research design. Collaborative for Equity and Justice in Education The Collaborative produces research that supports engagement and advocacy of school communities toward equity and justice in public schools.
