Category Archives: Special Education

Illinois School Administrator Salaries Highest in the US

Posted on April 17, 2019 by royfmc

Too often the school board announces cuts that directly affects the children, but honestly a good look would be at the high priced administrators. This is a local school board issue, not a state issue, but top heavy administration is … Continue reading →

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Interesting Position: Teachers union seeks 5 percent raises, says ‘rich people’ will pay for them

Posted on January 15, 2019 by royfmc

Teachers union seeks 5 percent raises, says ‘rich people’ will pay for them. Chicago Teachers Union leaders on Tuesday submitted their first contract proposals — including 5-percent pay raises — to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office, though most negotiations are expected … Continue reading →

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The New Year Sees No Relief For Illinoisans’ From Ever Growing Property Tax Bills

Posted on December 27, 2018 by royfmc

A major reason for Illinoisans’ daunting property tax bills is the record number of local government bodies they’re supporting. Illinois, for example, is home to nearly 860 school districts, fifth-highest in the nation. Meanwhile, those districts serve the fifth-lowest number of … Continue reading →

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Norridge SD 80 Moves Forward on Leaving LASEC

Posted on October 14, 2018 by royfmc

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/norridge/news/ct-nhh-kimberly-special-ed-tl-1011-story,amp.html

Posted in #taxation, Autism, Education, Elections, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, News, Norridge, Norridge School D80, Pennoyer School District 79, political satire, politics, robert martwick, Rosemont School District 78, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Special Education | Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Board of Education, education, Illinois, Leyden, parents, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs, Special Needs children, transparency | Leave a comment

The “Magic” in School District Education Settlement Agreements

Posted on October 2, 2018 by royfmc

As any lawyer or hearing officer will attest, it is almost always better to settle a case than to go to hearing. There are several reasons for this. First, it avoids the delay, expense, uncertainty, and emotional strain associated … Continue reading →

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Disabled teens suffering the mental health effects of bullying

Posted on August 10, 2018 by royfmc

New research shows the effect of bullying on disabled teenagers and suggests what schools can do to help. — Read on theconversation.com/disabled-teens-suffering-the-mental-health-effects-of-bullying-101186

Posted in Autism, Disability Employment Month, domestic violence, Employing Disabled, Special Education | Tagged advocates, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, autistic child, autistic children, Board of Education, children, disability card special needs, education, IEP, Illinois, Illinois Autism Society, ISBE, Leyden Area Special Education, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Special Education, special needs, Special Needs children, World Autism Awareness Day | Leave a comment

East Leyden Construction

Posted on July 29, 2018 by royfmc

Drone view of construction in May, 2018 http://www.youtube.com/watch 360 • view of construction https://www.youtube.com/watchv=RSJ9O0sW5ac&feature=share

Posted in #leydenpride, East Leyden, Franklin Park, Leyden, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Special Education, West Leyden | Tagged #leydenpride, cook county, Franklin Park, Illinois, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, Roy F. McCampbell, school district. | Leave a comment

Is Illinois’s Budget Real ? Or a Political Convenience ?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by royfmc

Illinois budget watchdog groups are skeptical over whether the $38.5 billion fiscal 2019 state budget that passed Thursday is truly “balanced” . Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle should restrain their self-praise about the budget plan given that it … Continue reading →

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Let’s Face Reality About The Illinois General Assembly, They Perpetuate The Poor Governance Of Illinois

Posted on June 2, 2018 by royfmc

What is sad about this and all the rest of legislative work in Illinois is that the Dems can decide to pass a bill, the ERA, that will have no impact on equal rights because current laws and regulation mandate … Continue reading →

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The Parents of Norridge SD 80 Students at Enger Continue To Face Challenges Created By LASEC

Posted on May 22, 2018 by royfmc

So Norridge SD81 Administration has worked diligently with the Illinois legislature to ensure the continued enrollment at Enger only to encounter Amendment 2 To SB 2344 introduced at the request of Leyden and Norwood Park area Superintendents to frustrate the … Continue reading →

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