SPARK to highlight D15 special education services

Special Education Parents Accessing Resources and Knowledge (SPARK) will hold its first monthly meeting of the 2011-12 school year on Monday, September 19, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Walter R. Sundling Junior High, 1100 N. Smith Street, Palatine.

All District 15 parents of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about the special education programs and services District 15 provides. Parents and families will have an opportunity to meet District 15 administrators, find out who to contact with their questions and concerns, and explore their unique and essential role in the IEP process.

SPARK is a committee of the Northwest Suburban Council of PTA/PTSA that serves families of children with special needs in District 15. It was formed in response to the growing needs of families whose children learn differently or have special needs. It is comprised of parents who are trying to navigate the special education system who have realized the importance of networking with families of other special needs children and sharing resources related to special education.

SPARK has representatives at each District 15 school, and all parents, educators, and administrators are encouraged to attend it monthly meeting, which feature presentations by special education experts.

For a list of SPARK events scheduled for the 2011-12 school year, visit www.ccsd15.net | For Parents/Students | Parent Resources | SPARK.

For more information, e-mail sparkdistrict15@gmail.com, or contact Ani Erickson, SPARK chair, at 847-907-4732 or Jen Kurrie, SPARK co-chair, at (847) 963-8087.

-- Story submitted by Community Consolidated School District 15