Category Archives: Special Education

Give a Pat on the Back to Parents of Kids who are Autistic!


Originally posted on Raising 5 Kids With Disabilities and Remaining Sane Blog:
Parents of children with autism will never tell you that raising their child is easy…it’s not! I joke around, look for the silver lining, take things in stride, and…

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IEA and IFT joint statement on Special Needs class size limits.


Originally posted on Fred Klonsky:
Joint letter from Cinda Klickna, President, Illinois Education Association, and Dan Montgomery, President, Illinois Federation of Teachers. The IFT, IEA and our members oppose the State Board’s proposed 226.730 Staffing Plan. We believe in providing students…

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out of the shadows


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Schiller Park Winter Fest!


Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
My son, Mitchell and I had the pleasure of attending Mayor Piltaver’s Winter Fest at Lincoln Middle School today. The snow was perfect for building snow people, making snow forts and throwing snowballs! Adults and…

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Parents of special ed children are not crazy, they are just moms.


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