Answers for Special Kids

Recording and Slides Available from Webinar: Teaching Students with Autism

edWeb.net has provided the webinar recording and slides from their recent webinar entitled:  Teaching Students with Autism: Effective Strategies for Students in Grades 6 - 12 - http://www.edweb.net/.59c42baa/1

 

School Accommodations that Work for Students with ADHD

The ADHD experts at ADDitude have put together an informative guide that highlights 40 different accommodations at school that can be helpful to children with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. You can download a complimentary copy of this guide by visiting www.additudemag.com/RCLP/sub/9109.html

The different accommodations are grouped under 8 different problems areas that cover the range of difficulties that students with ADHD often experience. I think you will find this to be a helpful resource and a good source of ideas. I encourage you to take a look at it.

Sincerely,

David Rabiner, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor
Duke University

Brain Chemical Linked to Joylessness Provides Insight Into Teen Depression

The Mental Health Social Worker http://ow.ly/79C6h

November 10 -7:00: Is Your Child's IEP Being Followed and Solving the Puzzle -Understanding the Evaluation Process

WeeSpeech Fall Lecture:

The school year is in full gear. Ask yourself these questions?

• How is your child doing?Is there an IEP?
• Is it being followed?
• Does your child still struggle?
• Does your child exhibit behaviors that may be interfering with learning?

Speakers: Jill Calian, Calian & Gross, LLP
Dr. Shana Erenberg
When: November 10, 2011
7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Wee Speech, P.C. and Timber Ridge Pediatric Therapy, LLC
8833 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60077
*Please note: Lecture will be located in the Lower Level Conference Room

SCHEDULE:
7:00-7:30 Is Your Child’s IEP Being Followed?
Jill Calian, Special Education Attorney, will be discussing the IEP process and ensuring that the IEP is being performed.
7:30-7:45 Questions
7:45-8:15 Solving the Puzzle – Understanding the evaluation process and planning the next steps
Dr. Shana Erenberg, Psychoeducational Diagnostician and Remediation Specialist, will explore when and why an outside evaluation may be helpful in planning for your child’s educational needs.
8:15-8:30 Questions

Please R.S.V.P. by November 4, 2011. Reserve your seat by email at info@weespeech.com or via phone at (847) 329-8226.
Refreshments will be served

All Kids Can Row

Thanks to Cindy Montgomery for sharing information about the LPJ Middle School Rowing Development Team.  Cindy's son Paul recently joined the LPJ rowing team and is loving it. 

About LPJ Chicago
LPJ Chicago is the premier rowing club on the Chicago River and the only club meeting the needs of both youth and adult rowing. LPJ Chicago is a medal- winning, nationally ranked team with a unique program that supports diversity by enabling teenagers from different backgrounds to participate in this transformative sport. Through our scholarship program, we support any student who wants to row.  Learn more at their website: http://kidscanrow.weebly.com/

Harry's Buttons

HarrysButtons.com at Easter Seals is a micro-enterprise that manufactures high-quality, custom buttons, magnets and keychains. These affordable products are handmade by adults with Autism at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago.  Learn more about Harry's Buttons at www.harrysbuttons.com.

Apps for Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Apps | iPad Education Apps | Best iPad Apps for Kids | http://ow.ly/787z1

What to Look for in a Special Education Program for Your Child with Autism

From Autism Support Network - http://ow.ly/787pi

Lisa Jo Rudy

Question: What should I look for in a special education setting for my child with autism?

Answer: As with so much in the world of autism, the definition of a good educational program depends upon the needs of the individual child. While certain elements are likely to be positive for any child with autism, the bottom line is about your child's individual strengths and challenges and if they "click" with their teacher and setting. Different families may also have specific preferences about therapeutic and teaching approaches, which vary amongst districts and regions.

All this said, here are some elements critical to successful educational program for autistic students:

+ Your child's teacher (whether a special ed teacher or a typical classroom teacher) should have both training and experience working with autistic children.

+ Your child's teacher should have both implicit and explicit support from the school administration. She should be able to access resources, training and materials as needed.

+ Your child's teacher should be able (based on her abilities and resources, and on the school's policies) to modify program and curriculum to your child's needs and strengths based on your child's IEP (Individualized Educational Program).

+ You should be able to see evidence of different teaching styles in your child's classroom.

+ Other teachers, including gym, library and other specials teachers, should be able to access resources and supports as they work with your child.

+ You should see evidence that learners are challenged and supported both academically and socially.

+ Supportive therapies, such as speech, physical and occupational therapy, should all be available on site and free.

Courtesy of About a NY Times Company

Read more: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/what-look-special-education-program-your-child-autism-38943023#ixzz1bnRFR8zT

Autism Conference - October 29, 2011

AEP Connections,

(920) 224-4794, Email: info@aepconnections.com

Fond du Lac, WI
  
October 29th 

Practical Solutions for Outsmarting Explosive Behavior & Getting Students with Classic Autism Ready to Learn.

October 29, 2011 * Arthur H. Sadoff Auditorium (Stayer Center), Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI

9:00AM - 2:30PM (Check-in begins at 8:00AM) 

Judy Endow will present interventions on how to outsmart the explosive behavior experienced by individuals with ASD. Specifically, participants will learn the signs to look for and how to create and implement a plan that will provide successful strategies for dealing with challenging behavior. In addition, attendees will learn to stabilize the learner with classic autism and teach the student to self-regulate. 
  
Professional Development Hours:  
Optional Graduate credit available through Marian University. Participants may register for one or two graduate credits ($250/credit) at the conference. A detailed syllabus will be available at www.aepconnections.com .
  
  Registration at www.aepconnections.com

Professional / Parent Rate - $50
Marian University Student - $35 
 

Theraplay Institute in Evanston is Growing

The Theraplay Institute is excited to share that three experienced Theraplay Therapists have joined our Clinical Services Team: Clinical Social Worker Rana Hong, Clinical Psychologist Kimberly Shore, and Clinical Counselor Tracy Muklewicz.  Each individual offers a unique skill set and we are proud to have them at The Theraplay Institute. 
 
Rana, Kim, and Tracy are available to see clients on evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays at The Theraplay Institute in Evanston and have limited availability to see clients downtown and at other suburban practices as well.  With the expansion of our Clinical Team, we now have openings for evening/weekend appointments with no waiting lists.
 
Parents may contact me directly at allison@theraplay.org or 847.256.7334 to learn more about Theraplay treatment or to schedule an appointment with a therapist.
 
Please contact me with any questions or comments.  Looking forward to hearing from you.  Take good care.  
 
Sincerely,
Allison
 
Allison Levine, MA, LCSW
Clinical Coordinator  (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
The Theraplay Institute
1840 Oak Avenue, Suite 320
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-256-7334
Fax: 847-256-7370
allison@theraplay.org
www.theraplay.org
 

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Bob Cunningham, LD Innovator, Nominated
for Prestigious Game Changer Award

Help ensure a win by voting for him on Huffington Post
Bob Cunningham, headmaster of the Gateway Schools in New York City, which serves lower and middle school students ages 5 to 12 who have learning disabilities, has been nominated for a prestigiousEducation Game Changer Award from The Huffington Post.Vote today to help recognize this important member of the LD community.

About Bob Cunningham
The Gateway Schools take a unique approach to education to help students with learning differences develop into young adults who are "independent and responsible learners." Cunningham has overseen the building of the school's new home, which opened this fall as the first LEED-certified school in Manhattan, where he hopes to cultivate a "healthier learning environment." 

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Audio App for your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad | Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic

Gain instant access to Learning Ally's downloadable DAISY formatted books. Learning Ally members can explore our extensive library of more than 65,000 audiobooks that are designed for people with print and learning disabilities. Learning Ally offers Individual Membership for eligible people with visual impairments or dyslexia who experience difficulty in reading print material.

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October 23 - NAMI CCNS Walk

NAMI CCNS WALK on OCTOBER 23rd in GLENVIEW IL.

So many of you know of NAMI CCNS' power to impact and change lives for the better. Our classes, our supports, our resources, our empathy are vital to so many people in our area. Please consider walking with us, or being as generous as you can to support the walkers.

Click on the links below for more information. If you can't walk, but you can consider making a general donation, please go to: http://www.active.com/donate/namiccns.

To sponsor a specific walker please go to the following page and search for the team name in the upper right hand corner. You should start with a last name... or click "SEARCH" to see everybody!

To help spread the word if you can't walk or donate please FORWARD this email to your friends and colleagues or visit us on FACEBOOK and help pass the word along that way. It is hard to over emphasize how critical your help and support is to NAMI CCNS. We're in this together! Make a difference!

Please be a part of this great event: RAISE AWARENESS! RAISE HOPE! REDUCE STIGMA! RAISE FUNDS!  You can really make a difference for hundreds and hundreds of people.

Family to Family Courses – Fall 2011 - CLASSES are already in progress - Sign up for the next session. Join us in our life-changing FAMILY to FAMILY class.This is specifically for adults who take care of family members who have a Mental Illness or Brain Disorder: perhaps your young adult child, or your sibling, or your parent, or any other relative who is a dear and important part of your life.
   
BASICS CLASS – Fall 2011 - ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT to REGISTER! REGISTER NOW for the FALL 2011 BASICS CLASS.These classes are designed for parents or caregivers of school age children, who are or may be affected by mental illness, brain disorders, behavioral, emotional and attention disorders. We would be so pleased to see you in our course.We’ve been there. Really.

Attention Research Update - September 2011 Issue

In the September issue, Dr Rabiner reviewed a study that examines the predictors of treatment in adolescents with ADHD. Maintaining regular ADHD treatment for teens can be a significant challenge and protests related to treatment often increase with the transition from childhood to adolescence. As this study makes clear, an important factor in these protests may be adolescents' concerns about being stigmatized and addressing these concerns may be essential in maintaining treatment continuity.

You can find my review of this study at www.helpforadd.com/2011/september.htm

David Rabiner, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor
Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708

Resources on Social Emotional Growth in Learners

Attached are additional resources to supplement the information provided  at last month’s Association of Parents and Staff workshop “Understanding Social Emotional Growth in all Learners”.

Download Social Emotional Resources 9-13-11

Mary Ades
Administrative Assistant to Danielle Carter
Early Childhood & Educational and Life Skills Program (EC/ELS)
NSSED (Northern Suburban Special Education District)
760 Red Oak Lane
Highland Park, IL  60035
(847) 831-5100, ext. 2211
(847) 831-5108 fax
mades@nssed.org

Sedol Parent Mentor Project 2011-12 Training Schedule

Thanks to Tory Smith Burrows for sharing this on her Caribou Group Facebook Page - check it out for more information and the schedule for monthly Caribou Group Parent Meetings at Caribou Coffee!

October 22 Why Gender Matters 7:00—8:30 p.m.

(Saturday) This evening presentation is designed specifically for parents, addressing discipline and motivation and its relationship to gender. Join us at 6 p.m. for a light supper beforehand.

Presented by Dr. Leonard Sax, Psychologist, Physician and Author

Laremont School Gym, 17934 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake, IL

November 14 What Parents Should Know about their Child’s IEP

(Monday) Curriculum—Questions & Answer 9:00—11:00 a.m. Learning standards . . . IEP goals . . . assessments . . . curriculum. What do they have to do with your child’s educational progress? Staff from SEDOL’s Curriculum Department will present information to broaden your understanding of these areas and will provide an opportunity for your questions to be answered.

Presented by the SEDOL Curriculum Department

SEDOL Admin. Bldg., 18160 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake, IL

December 7 Mindfulness Meditation 7:00—9:00 p.m.

(Wednesday) Mindfulness meditation practices are very simple yet powerful ways of calming your mind and reducing the effects of stress. Learn some simple meditation practices that you can use to take short, restorative breaks, during your day.

Presented by Michael Skelley, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, De Paul University

College of Lake County South Lake Campus

1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL

For further information or to register, call 847-986-1127 or email the Parent Mentor Project.

Parent Mentor Project

Contact Information

Joy Bux

847-986-1126

jbux@sedol.us

Priscilla Cuba

847-986-1127 p1cuba@sedol.usSEDOL

www.sedol.us

October 12: Webinar - Diagnosing Mood Disorders in Youth

The Balanced Mind Foundation (formerly known as the The Child & Adolescent BiPolar Foundation) invite you to attend a webinar with leading researcher Ellen Leibenluft, MD. This is the third of a six part series sponsored by the prestigious American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). The Balanced Mind Foundation and the ACNP are both committed to connecting families with the latest in scientific research and information.

Title: “Diagnosing Mood Disorders in Youth”
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time:  10:00 – 11:00 AM PT
           11:00 – Noon MT
           Noon - 1:00 PM CT
           1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
 
REGISTER NOW – Space is limited - http://ow.ly/6SpB1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

Dr. Leibenluft is Senior Investigator and Chief of the Section on Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in the  Emotion and Development Branch in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program of the National Institute of Mental (NIMH) Intramural Research Program. She is also a member of the American Psychiatric Association Work Group on Childhood Disorders for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V).

Dr. Leibenluft received her B.A. from Yale University summa cum laude and her M.D. from Stanford University. She came to the NIMH in 1989. Since then, she has devoted much of her time to the research of bipolar disorder—specifically, brain mechanisms involved in bipolar disorder in children and adolescents, and cognitive neuroscience techniques and neuroimaging modalities including MRI. Dr. Leibenluft has also conducted research aimed at answering questions about whether or not children with impairing irritability should be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

We hope you will be able to join us in this informative session.

Register: www3.gotomeeting.com/register/129437590

November 5 - Autism Society of Illinois Annual Conference

The Autism Society of Illinois 35th Annual Conference Registration Now Open

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
DoubleTree
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
9 AM to 4 PM

Dr. Stephen Shore Ed.D
Presenting:
•Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: In Inside View Towards Success
•Success with Autism : Using our Strengths for Achieving a Fulfilling and Productive Life- Just like Everyone Else

CPDU Credits are available

Price Before Oct, 24th, 2011 $85.00/ ASD Individual or family member

Register www.autismillinois.org

TeamUp! America A note from the Laitmans

Five years ago this month our son Daniel was diagnosed with schizophrenia and our lives were turned upside down. He was just starting his sophomore year of high school when he was diagnosed and was in and out of hospital day programs for much of that year.

Over the next 2 years we would see many doctors and Daniel would be on many different medications. While he is now on a medical regimen that he is doing well on, and while he finished high school on time in a great program and is now in community college, we all long for the day when his disease will be cured, not just kept under control. He still has symptoms most days and has learned to live with them, but we would love for him to be free of "the voices".

Daniel has done well because we have spent a great deal of time helping him, but each time we hear a news report such as the Virginia Tech shootings or that of Rep. Gaby Giffords, which involved young people with schizophrenia, we are reminded that not everyone with mental illness has the support system and the help that they need to function well in society, to have a life, and to be happy.

Mental illness is all around us, and if ignored it will still find us. When Daniel was first diagnosed many people told us not to talk about his diagnosis to everyone or they would look at him differently. Well, he is different in his own way, and he is fighting a difficult disease every day. Many times when I told someone about what was going on in our family they told me about how they, a friend or a relative was struggling with mental illness and most of the time they were surprised at how open our family was about how it has affected us. I can't see living any other way. If we don't talk about it and raise funds to try to cure it, it will never go away.

Rob, Daniel, Daniel's sister Hannah and a cousin ran the Disney World Half-Marathon last January and raised almost $15,000 for Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and they will be doing it again this coming January. During the year we have raised funds for research in other ways, and we will keep doing it until there is a cure. We all know someone with mental illness and we can all be part of the search to find better treatments and cures for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders and the many other types of mental illness that are out there.

I hope they never affect you, but chances are that one of them will touch you or someone you love. Help us to raise funds for research and you can be part of the cure!

Ann, Robert and Daniel Laitman and family Team Up! America State Captains, Bedford, New York

1. Join the TeamUp! America campaign to support the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation by clicking here: http://bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventDetails&eventID=568
2. Build your team with your family, friends, and neighbors
3. Hold a fundraiser or make a donation to show your support

 

November 4 - "Handicap This"

Thanks to Joan Martin, APS Board Member, for sharing information about the upcoming performance of Handicap This at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts on Nov. 4th  at 8:00 pm.  Joan writes that the show is a beautiful story of the relationship between a young man with cerebral palsy and his personal assistant. Here is a link for a Chicago Tribune article about the relationship between the two gentlemen and how Handicap This!, their two man show, has evolved out the relationship:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-disabled-friends-show-20110920,0,7551674.story
 
They have performed at community colleges around the state and are hoping to fill the house of 900 seats on Nov. 4th with your help.  Call the North Shore Center for Performing Arts (847/673-6300) for details and tickets

October 13 -Care Coordination Innovations Project Meeting

The Care Coordination Innovations Project meeting will be on October 13, 2011, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., by Webinar from your computer at your desk, or in person at the James R. Thompson Center, Lower Level Auditorium, at Randolph/LaSalle Streets in Chicago.

Discussion of the new “Care Coordination Innovations Project” that will test new models of delivering care to Illinois Medicaid clients, answering questions and receiving feedback on proposed concepts from providers and other stakeholders on the design of this new state initiative.

Register for the Meeting – Either in Person or by Webinar at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/311177961.  This also will allow us to stay in touch and update you as the Innovations Project is developed.

After the presentation, there will be opportunity to ask questions, either in person or by typing into the Webinar chat module, and questions will be answered verbally. The Webinar will consist of a slide presentation and an audio portion, which will come directly through your computer speaker(s) or telephone.

The meeting will be taped. The audio and slide presentation will be available on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Web site after October 13, 2011.

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services provides reasonable accommodations to its meeting/Webinar guests with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify Derrick Davis, Chief EEO/ADA Coordinator, at 312-793-4322 or e-mail Derrick.Davis@illinois.gov.

October 17 -“Understanding IDEA: Finding Support in the Educational Rights Guide"

There's still time to register for this training....
Date: Monday, October 17, 2011
Location: Peoria Heights
For complete details and to register visit:
www.fmptic.org/family-matters-trainings.htm

Hosted by Family Matters.  Family Matters PTIC is 95% funded by the U.S. Department of Education with additional support from ARC Community Support Systems.

Two Studies at Rush Neurobehavioral Center Need Participants:

Study 1: Usability and Likeability of a Virtual Environment for Social Information Processing Tool

Researchers at Rush NeuroBehavioral Center are looking for children who like to play video or computer games to participate in a research study investigating the usability of a new computer-based and game-like social-emotional learning assessment tool!
 
Who is eligible?
Typically developing children and children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder who are between the ages of 8-14 years old may be eligible to participate.
 
How long does it take?
Participation takes less than 2 hours and in some cases, only 30 minutes!
 
What does it include?
The study includes the completion of a brief computer-automated task that investigates how your child thinks and acts in a specific social situation. We will also ask your child some questions about how much he or she understood and liked the task.
 
Where does it take place?
Optional locations in Skokie, Chicago, and Hoffman Estates are available for testing. We can also arrange to come to your child’s school or home.
 
What’s it cost?
There’s no cost to participate!
 
How do I get my child enrolled?
To learn more and to see if your child qualifies for this research study, please contact:
Nicole Russo, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator & Study Coordinator
847-763-7927
Rush University Medical Center

Rush NeuroBehavioral Center

4711 W. Golf Road, Suite
1100, Skokie, IL 60076
RNBC_Research@rush.edu
 
ORA: 11011406-IRB01 Date IRB Approved: 2/26/2011
*********************************************************************************
Study 2: IS YOUR CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER and DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE TO READ EMOTION FROM FACIAL EXPRESSIONS?

The Rush Neurobehavioral Center (Skokie, IL), under the direction of co-Principal Investigators Nicole Russo, Ph.D. and Bernadette Evans-Smith, Ph.D., is conducting a research study investigating the efficacy of a coach- and computer-assisted intervention to train children with autism spectrum disorders to more quickly and accurately recognize emotions from facial expressions. We expect that the application of the results of this study will impact the development of intervention programs for a wide range of children with difficulties in these areas.
 
If your child meets the following criteria, s/he may be eligible for the research study:
· Autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
· Between the ages of 8-14 years old
· Average or above average intellectual functioning
· Experiences difficulty with recognizing emotion from facial expressions

What does the study involve?
·  Telephone pre-screening parent interview
·  The first appointment includes a parent interview and screening assessment of your child’s ability to perceive nonverbal cues from facial expressions (approx. 3 hrs)
·  Twice weekly training sessions (up to 1 hr/session) for up to 8 weeks
·  Immediate post assessment and follow up 4-6 weeks after completion
·  Completion of questionnaires regarding your child’s social and emotional learning skills
·  No fee for assessment or intervention
·  Feedback for parents

To learn more and to see if your child qualifies for this research study, please contact:
Jason Johnson, B.S.
Study Coordinator
847-763-7988
Rush University Medical Center
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
4711 W. Golf Road, Suite 1100, Skokie, IL 60076
RNBC_Research@rush.edu
www.Rnbc.org

ORA: 09112201-IRB01 Date IRB Approved: 5/23/2011 Amendment Date: 9/26/2011
 
 
 

October 15: Sensory Storytime at Skokie Library

We are having our first Sensory Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, October 15 from 10:30-11:00am with 30 minutes extra play time.

Katie Trier, a library employee and special ed teacher, will be leading the program. We’re very excited about this new storytime for kids with sensory issues.  Download Event Flyer: http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_kids/kd_going/documents/storytime_current.pdf
 
Sensory Storytime
Age Group(s): Kids, Families
Date: 10/15/2011
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM

For ages 3 to 6.

Join us for hands-on learning as we engage all of the senses through music, movement, stories, and play. Sensory Storytime is ideal for children with autism or sensory processing issues. Participating families are welcome to stay for an additional 30-minute multi-sensory playtime after the program.

In-person or phone registration is required.
Library: Skokie Public Library
Location: Youth Services Program Room
Registration Ends: 10/13/2011 at 9:00 PM
Contact: Youth Services Staff
Contact Number: 847.324.3149

November 2: BEST- Transition Resource Fair

by Nancy,Wolf
Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST)invites you to attend

"TRANSITIONS FOR THE FUTURE"
A Resource Fair for students with special needs & their parents/guardians, and professionals

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
6:30-9:00 PM
Niles North High School – 9800 N. Lawler Ave. – Skokie

Meet with representatives from organizations listed in the 2011 BEST Resource Directory to gain information about:

Apprenticeship Programs
Educational Opportunities
Employment Services
Government Programs
Health Services
Legal Resources
Recreational Opportunities
Referral Sources and Information
Residential Options
Transportation Information
Vocational Programs and Trade Schools

Please contact John Ostrowski (ETHS Lead Transition Coordinator) with any questions at 847-424-7164 or ostrowskij@eths.k12.il.us

The BEST Committee: The Cove School, The Douglas Center, Evanston Township High School District #202, Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services, Illinois Employment and Training Center, JVS Career Planning Center, Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center, Maine Township High School District #207, New Trier Township High School District #203, Niles Township High School District #219, Orchard Village, Shore Community Services, and Thresholds.