The Illinois Parent Education Program Order is a court order issued at the discretion of a judge in the State of Illinois. It requires parents of a minor child to attend an educational program focused on parenting, in order to help them better understand their roles and responsibilities as parents. The program typically covers topics such as communication, discipline, and child development. The program is designed to teach parents how to manage conflicts and disputes with their children in a positive and constructive manner. There are two types of Illinois Parent Education Program Order: Mandatory and Voluntary. Mandatory orders are issued when the court has determined that the parents’ current parenting skills are inadequate and require improvement. Voluntary orders are issued when the court or the parents have mutually agreed that the program would be beneficial to the family.