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Take Action: CPS’ Reopening Preliminary Framework: Attend Virtual Meetings

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Illinois Raise Your Hands LogoLearn How you can provide feedback to CPS’ Reopening Preliminary Framework

On Friday, July 17, CPS released their School Reopening 2020: Preliminary Framework.

You can read the CPS Preliminary Reopening Framework here: English | Spanish

Here’s how you can provide feedback…

1) CPS has an online survey here.

2) CPS is hosting public, virtual meetings the week of July 27 – July 31. Dates, times, and registration links are below.

This information was compiled by Illinois Raise your Hands.  If you would like to learn more visit: the Illinois Raise Your Hands website .

 

Parent Empowerment Expo

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Final 2018 Parent Empowerment EXPO Flyer for Schools.pptx (1) (3)

The Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS) and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) invite you to attend the 2018 Parent Empowerment EXPO͘. This important event is a special education and disability resource fair for parents, family members and caregivers of Chicago Public Schools students, ages 3-21, receiving special education services͘.

– Meet with community agencies
– Attend workshops on disability-related topics
– Attend the IEP and Transition clinic

Parents must register online to attend the event! The link is below goo.gl/pqUVSU .

Date: May 5, 2018 Address: 2102 W. Ogden Parent Registration: 8:30 am Event Start Time: 9:00 am Event End Time: 1:30 pm LUNCH IS PROVIDED(PIZZA)!

2016-2017 CHILD FIND SCREENING PROGRAM

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FAMILY & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FORUMS to learn about CPS’REGIONAL SCHEDULE

FREE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 5 YEARS

Hearing/Vision Speech/Language Problem Solving

Social Skills Fine/Gross Motor Listening/Attending

Download SEPTEMBER 2016 – JULY 2017 SCHEDULE

Child Find Screenings Will Not Be Conducted During CPS Holidays
.To verify CPS Holidays, please visit CPS website at www.cps.edu and click on Calendar.

CHILD FIND REGIONAL SCREENINGS ARE FOR CHILDREN WHO DO NOT ATTEND A CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL.

¿Qué es lo que todos los padres deben saber? Transición de Intervención Temprana

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Chicago Public Schools-Office of Diverse Learner Support Services Early Childhood, Child and Family Connections # 11, Family Resource Center on Disabilities, & Infant Welfare Society of Chicago

Le invita a participar en: “¿Qué es lo que todos los padres deben saber? Transición de Intervención Temprana” Facilitador: Consuelo Puente/Leyla Medina

Acompáñenos y prepare sus preguntas, conozca a otros padres que también tienen dudas acerca de el proceso y los servicios que continúan en las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago CPS una vez que su hijo(a) cumple los 3 años de edad.

Miércoles, 22 de Abril del 2015 de 12:30 a 02:30 p.m.

El registro comienza a las 12:15 a.m. Infant Welfare Society of Chicago 3600 W. Fullerton Ave Community Room Chicago, IL 60647

Costo: GRATUITO Los padres con hijo(a)s que actualmente reciben Intervención Temprana y sus proveedoras de servicios son bienvenido(a)s a participar. Se dará prioridad a las familias con niños de dos años de edad. Nos disculpamos por no poder recibir niños durante el entrenamiento, pero no contaremos con un espacio adecuado para ellos. Favor de confirmar su asistencia ya que el espacio es limitado.

Envíe un correo electrónico confirmando su asistencia a mas tardar el 20 de Abril a consuelo.puente@frcd.org , escriba su nombre, y el nombre y la fecha de nacimiento de su hijo(a). También puede confirmar su asistencia llamando a Consuelo al 312-375-8136 a más tardar el 20 de Abril.


Transitioning from Early Intervention: What Every Parent Should Know

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You are invited to
Child & Family Connections #11
For a FREE Training


Transitioning from Early Intervention:  What Every Parent Should Know
Trainers: Roberta Hansen,CFC #11-Gina DalPra, CPS

Come; join other parents with your questions in an informal training centered on the process to continue services through Chicago Public Schools after your child turns 3.

Thursday, April 23rd , 2015.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Child & Family Connections #11 office
945 W. George St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60657

Parents with a child currently participating in the Early Intervention program and their Early Intervention providers are welcome. Priority will be given to families with children who have passed their 2nd birthday. This training is for adults only. Sorry we are not able to safely accommodate children.
Registration is required-space is limited to 30.  Email your interest to roberta_hansen@rush.edu by leaving your name, and your child’s name and birth date by April 21st . We will send you a confirmation email.  Any questions, call Roberta at 312-942-7863.

Exposción para el Empoderamiento de Los Padres

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FAMILY & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FORUMS to learn about CPS’Exposción para el Empoderamiento de Los Padres Conferencia y feria de recursos sobre Aprendices Diversos

La Oficina de Apoyos y Servicios a los Diversos Aprendices (ODLSS) de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago invita a las familias de los aprendices diversos a participar en su conferencia educativa y feria anual. Vengan a informarse sobre los apoyos y servicios de la ODLSS para la educación especial, sobre los recursos locales y comunitarios, y a conocer a otras familias.

Presentado

  • Feria de recursos para padres
  • Clínica sobre transición a servicios para adultos
  • Clínica de análisis del IEP
  • Talleres para padres

sábado 21 de marzo 2015
Firma de Evento: 8:00 am- 9:00 am
Evento y feria de recursos: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
George Westinghouse College Prep
3223 W. Franklin Blvd.
Chicago, Il 60624

Talleres presentados en Inglés y español
GRATUITOS! Se ofrecerá desayuno continental y almuerzo

Registrese hoy!  www.odlssparentexpo.eventbrite.com

Espacio limitado

Este evento es para familias de CPS con aprendices diversos cuyas edades van del preescolar a la secundaria. Recomendamos, de ser posible, que este sea un evento solamente para adultos. El formato es tipo conferencia y los talleres no son ideales para niños. No se ofrece cuidado de niños. Por mas información, ir a www.odlssparentexpo.eventbrite.com www.cps.edu

ODLSS presents Parent Empowerment Expo

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FAMILY & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FORUMS to learn about CPS’ODLSS presents Parent Empowerment Expo Diverse Learner Conference and Resource Fair

Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS) is inviting families of diverse learners to attend its annual education conference and fair.  Come out and learn about ODLSS special education supports and services, get information about local and community resources and meet other families.

Featuring:

  • Resource Fair for Parents 
  • Transitioning to Adult Services Clinic 
  • IEP Review Clinic 
  • Parent Workshops

Work present in English and Spanish

FREE! Continental breakfast and lunch provided

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Event Check-In 8:00 am  – 9:00 am

Event and Resource Fair: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

George Westinghouse College Prep

3223 W. Franklin Blvd.

Chicago, Il 60624

Register Today!  www.odlssparentexpo.eventbrite.com  Space is limited

This event is for CPS families of diverse learners ages preschool through high school.

*We recommend, where possible, to make this an adult only event.

The event format is conference style and the workshop sessions are not ideal for children.  Child care is not available.   For more information go to www.odlssparentexpo.eventbrite.com or www.cps.edu .

What’s Next 101 (WN101) Parent Modules

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FAMILY & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FORUMS to learn about CPS’On behalf of the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS) Transition department, we want to invite you to attend the What’s Next 101 (WN101) Parent Modules taking place this school year.

We are excited to present students and families with information pertaining to Transition related topics that will assist Diverse Learners in transitioning to life after high school. WN101 is a series of parent modules focusing on pertinent Transition related information.
We strongly encourage parents to attend each training taking place nearest to your home with the end result being that students and families complete the modules in its entirety.

To register please visit: http://goo.gl/q0w9AV
Locations Dates

NORTH SIDE LOCATION
Sullivan High School, Social Room
6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

February 12, 2015  5-7pm Register!
May 14, 2015  5-7pm Register!

CENTRAL LOCATION
Brown Elementary School
54 N. Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

February 19, 2015 5-7pm  Register!
May 21, 2015 5-7pm          Register!

SOUTH SIDE LOCATION
Colman
4655 S. Dearborn, Lab 101 Chicago, IL 60609
February 26, 2015, 5-7pm  Register!
May 28, 2015, 5-7pm   Register!

Please contact Mariel Hamer for assistance at mrhamer@cps.edu or by phone at 773.553.1868

Social Wellness and Social Success Groups now open for Registration!

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Social Wellness Group The Social Wellness Group is intended for children ages 9-12 with a High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Children must be able to participate and gain from a 60-minute group session.

Wednesdays Beginning Jan. 15, 2014
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Outings 6:30-8:00 PM
The Social Success Group is intended for middle school students in 6th-8th grades with a High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.The Social Success Group is intended for students middle school students in 6th-8th grades with a High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. They must be able to participate and gain from a 60-minute group session and various community outings.

Mondays Beginning January 13, 2014
6:00-7:00 PM
Outings 6:30-8:00