Tag Archives: Special Education

Are Expanded Special Education Services Coming to Illinois ?

Posted on February 20, 2020 by royfmc

HB 3897 is currently making its way through the Illinois legislative process. This HB 3897 has been assigned to the Human Services Committee of the Illinois House on February 4, 2020. This bill would expand special education eligibility to students … Continue reading →

Posted in #mentalhealthmonth, Disability Employment Month, IEP, Illinois, News, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media | Tagged 22nd birthday, Expanded Special Education Services, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs, students, transition services | Leave a comment

Community Meeting at Washington School to Discuss a Tax Referendum for Schiller Park School Referendum on October 22 at 6:30 pm

Posted on October 22, 2019 by royfmc

At the December, 2019, Board of Education meeting , school board members will vote on placing a facility referendum for Washington School on the March 17, 2020, ballot. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 6:30 pm at Washington School there … Continue reading →

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New Illinois Legislation Makes Significant Changes In Special Education Procedural Requirements To Benefit the Students

Posted on September 2, 2019 by royfmc

I have had my eye on House Bill 3586, which has been awaiting the Governor’s signature since June. Well, the time has come; Governor Pritzker signed the law on Friday, August 30, 2019 (PA 101-0515). And there were no amendments … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Education, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, legal services, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, News, Pritzker, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Special Education | Tagged advocacy, advocates, Board of Education, education, IEP, Illinois, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, parents, Pritzker, Roy F. McCampbell, school, school district., Special Education | Leave a comment

Begin Your Planning Early For Children With Special Needs

Posted on September 1, 2019 by royfmc

Don’t wait until your child with special needs turns age 18 to begin planning. Becoming a legal adult leads to many changes in available benefits, needs, and your ability to act on your child’s behalf. Here are just a few … Continue reading →

Posted in #mentalhealthmonth, #metoo, Autism, benefits, Chicago, Disability Employment Month, East Leyden, Education, Employing Disabled, Finance, Illinois, LASEC, legal services, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, Leyden High School Dostrict 212, make a wish foundation, Medical, mental health, mike madigan, News, Social Media, Special Education | Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Board of Education, children, education, Illinois, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, parents, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs | Leave a comment

Has Our Educational System Failed Those Students With Mental Health Issues ?

Posted on May 11, 2019 by royfmc

Nineteen weeks into 2019, there have already been 15 school shootings in the US in which someone was hurt or killed. Is this a reflection of the educational systems’ failure to identify mental health issues ?

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Principal Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Teenagers

Posted on March 2, 2019 by royfmc

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting children in the United States. It is widely discussed in popular mental health articles, and it seems that parents all think they know how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Chicago, Education, Health, IEP, Illinois, language, LASEC, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, mental health, politics, Uncategorized | Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Board of Education, Chicago, education, Illinois, parents, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs, transparency | Leave a comment

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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Leyden High Schools To Have An E Learning Day on Monday, November 26, 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by royfmc

Tomorrow – Monday, November 26, 2018 will be an E-Learning Day at East and West Leyden schools at Leyden SD 212. Assignments will be available in @Schoology by 9:00 am. Students make sure to sign in for attendance purposes and … 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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