advertisement

College, career fair geared toward special education high school students

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, District 211 is part of a team of local educational institutions participating in Directions College and Career Fair.

The event, which will be from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the District 214 Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, in Arlington Heights, is sponsored by Township High School District 211, High School District 214, Barrington Community Unit School District 220, St. Viator High School, William Rainey Harper College and Northwest Educational Council for Student Success.

All students who have received any type of special education programming, as well as their families, are encouraged to attend. Representatives from colleges and postsecondary institutions will be available to distribute literature and discuss their programs.

The evening will begin with a keynote from Michael S. Southern, the director of Disability Services at the University of Cincinnati. Parents and students are encouraged to attend the College and Career Fair that will take place during the event. From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., attendees can view a panel discussion with representatives from four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, career training programs and Life Skills training programs.

To register in advance, obtain further information or for special accommodations, please visit http://directionscollegeandcareerfair.org.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.