DL Parent to Parent Meeting March 9

District to Host Diverse Learner Parent to Parent Meeting March 9
Posted on 02/28/2023
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Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 will host its second Parent to Parent Special Education Network meeting of the school year on Thursday, March 9, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave. Parents should enter through the Chestnut Street doors across from the parking lot.


Dinner will be provided to Diverse Learner families who RSVP with Parent Coordinator Tim Kirschner by March 2. Mr. Kirschner can be reached at [email protected] or 224-303-3621. Free child care and Spanish interpretation will be provided.


During the meeting parents will have the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, as well as share resources. Additionally, Diverse Learners Director Dr. Greg Bublitz will speak and Mr. Kirschner will present information on a wide range of resources including:
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Resources for families with a child with Autism - Support groups - Lake County Center for Independent Living - Respite care - Free parent advocacy leadership training  - The state board of education special education parent guide and records keeper - Special education parent training and information centers - Resources for learning disabilities - Special recreation opportunities - Counseling options - Resources on secondary transition including the upcoming transition fair in April see consideroptions.org - Paratransit - Home accessibility resources - Disability benefits - Disabled person identification cards - Learning disabilities resources - Support for siblings of children with disabilities - Support for families of children with Down Syndrome


Anyone with questions can reach out to Mr. Kirschner for more information.

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