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Welcome!

Welcome to the PASS39 website! The Parent Association for Student Services in District 39 is a parent organization committed to supporting parents of children with disabilities, as well as working with the district administration and school staff.

Mission Statement PASS39 members will facilitate and promote communication and teamwork between parents of children who receive support and services in District 39 schools and the district staff.

 

 

 

 

Goals

• Organize forums for parents to exchange information and support one another
• Educate parents and staff on various topics related to raising and educating children with special needs
• Develop information resources for parents and staff
• Collaborate with District 39 staff to increase a sense of teamwork in working with our children

2008-2009 Objectives

• Collaborate with New Trier District 203 and area organizations to provide information on preparing our children for life beyond District 39
• Increase social and networking forums for parents
• Support the development and implementation of district-wide Disability Awareness programs
• Collaborate with District 39 to administer and analyze the results of a special services parent satisfaction survey

PASS39 Email List
Join our email list to receive information on area and district events related to children with learning disabilities and/or special needs. Email us at pass39@wilmette39.org to be added to the PASS39 group e-mail. All addresses are blind copied for confidentiality.

Planning Committee Meetings
Meet with Denise Thrasher, Administrator for Student Services, and other district personnel to learn about and provide input to things that are going on with respect to Special Education in District 39. All District 39 parents are welcome to attend.

Here is the 2008-2009 Planning Committee Meetings section

2008	2009
September 15 (Monday) 5:30 p.m. at the MEC	January 20 (Tuesday) 5:30 p.m. at the MEC
October 16 (Thursday) 9:00 a.m. at Romona	February 19 (Thursday) 9:00 a.m. at Harper
November 17 (Monday) 5:30 p.m. at the MEC	March 16 (Monday) 5:30 p.m. at the MEC
December 11 (Thursday) 9:00 a.m. at Highcrest	April 16 (Thursday) 9:00 a.m. at Central
	May 18 (Monday) 5:30 p.m. at the MEC

Parent Handbooks

Are you confused by the terminology? Have you ever wondered who constitutes as a “special needs” child? Do you know what IEP stands for? Look it up in our Student Services Parent Handbook (Adobe Reader PDF)! Also check out the PASS39 Parent-to-Parent Resource Guide (Adobe Reader PDF) for more information.

PASS39
Parent Association for Student Services in District 39
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
615 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-256-2450
www.wilmette39.org/pass39
pass39@wilmette39.org