Flossmoor School District 161 has been selected as a recipient of the 2025–26 Bilingual Education Award from the Illinois State Board of Education, recognizing high-performing districts for excellence in supporting English Learner students.
The award is based on multiple indicators of success, including:
- Receipt of Title III funds in Fiscal Year 2026.
- District performance on the ACCESS assessment in Fiscal Year 2025.
- English Learner Progress to Proficiency rates in Fiscal Year 2024.
- Carryover percentage of…


