Teach with confidence.
Act with care.
Real-time classroom guidance from Ellis—built and run by Children’s Health Council (CHC), bringing 70+ years of trusted learning and mental health expertise to K–12 educators across the U.S.
What is Ellis?
Ellis is your on-demand classroom companion -- evidence-aligned strategies focused on mental health and learning differences -- linking to resources written in plain language and usable right away.
Not another platform to manage. Not generic chatbot fluff.
📄 Classroom-ready guidance that respects your time. Teachers report long hours and paperwork overload—Ellis focuses on what helps now.
🤝 Purpose built by CHC experts and educators who support students and families specializing in mental health and learning differences.
🔒 Privacy-first, FERPA-aligned approach with transparent data practices; designed to support districts’ responsibilities & procurement reviews.
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Backed by experts.
Why teachers love Ellis
You’ve got 30 kids and 30 needs. Eighty-four percent of teachers say there isn’t enough time in the day (Pew Research)—so Ellis gives you immediate, practical next steps you can try in today’s lesson.
Use Ellis to:
✔️ Rethink a stuck routine for a reluctant reader or disengaged teen.
✔️ Support a student showing stress or anxiety with language that lands.
✔️ De-escalate a tense moment without losing the class.
“As teachers, we’re always learning from our students and each other. Ellis supports that journey.”
How it works
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Describe the situation in your words—no jargon needed.
(under 2 minutes)
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Get strategies instantly—aligned to research and classroom practice, with links you can share.
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Take action—conversation starters, routines, and interventions to use right now.
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Return when ready—revisit saved guidance any time.
Built by CHC & trusted partners
CHC is a nonprofit supporting children, teens, young adults and their families focused on learning differences and mental health.
Ellis is CHC's educator-focused AI, created to bring the expertise that you need for your students.
Learn more at chconline.org.
✔️ Data handling
Clear documentation for districts; designed to support FERPA responsibilities and vendor best practices from the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy office.
Trust & transparency
✔️ Evidence stance
“Evidence-aligned with linked resources” today; building toward ESSA tiers where appropriate in pilots.
✔️ Responsible AI
Human-in-the-loop, educator control, and policy alignment with emerging state guidance and district toolkits.
