Directions Fair for special ed high school students Tuesday in Arlington Hts.

Posted September 23, 2014 11:00 pm

Submitted by District 211

In an effort to help encourage and provide guidance for parents transitioning their students out of high school and into vocational or collegiate opportunities after graduation, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 is part of a team of local educational institutions participating in Directions Fair, which will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road in Arlington Heights.

The event is also sponsored by Northwest Suburban High School District 214, Barrington Unit School District 220, Harper College and St. Viator High School. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

All students who have received any type of special education programming, as well as their families, are encouraged to attend.

"The time we have with our students is limited and invaluable, and all steps taken to prepare them for their futures are critical," said Renee Erickson, director of Special Education at District 211. "Directions night provides District 211 with the great opportunity to partner with our neighboring districts and postsecondary institutions, and to support students and parents in taking the next step in planning for the future."

The evening will begin with a keynote speech from Nicole Mangiaracina, a Fremd High School graduate who attended Harper College and now studies at Elmhurst College. Harper College helped Mangiaracina adjust to college while dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other health challenges.

There will be four breakout sessions: Career Training Programs, Four-Year Colleges and Universities, Life Skills Training Programs and Community College Options.

The evening will also include a college and career fair with representatives for colleges and postsecondary institutions available to meet with students and their families about their programming resources for prospective students.

For information on the event or about special accommodations, go to d214.org/directions.

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