The Parent Association for Student Services in District 39 is a parent organization committed to supporting parents of children with disabilities.
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
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. PASS39 also has a private Facebook Group. If you would like to receive access to this group, please email pass39@wilmette39.org.
PASS39 Meetings
All District 39/37 parents are welcome to attend. Here is the 2018-2019 PASS39 Meeting Schedule:
Meetings with District Personnel
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Connecting Parents Group Meetings
Informal, parent and caregiver social gatherings. Locations will be announced prior to the event dates. |
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Monday, September 17 Ice Cream Social 6:30-8:30pm
Topic: Year overview, Parent Satisfaction Survey Results, Student Services Primer/overview
Location: MEC
Monday, October 29th, 7-8:30pm - Evening Education
Topic: ADHD
Location: MEC
Monday, November 26th, 9:15-10:15am
Topic: Self-Regulation Strategies (sensory, etc)
Location: Harper School
Wednesday, January 16th, 9:15-10:15am
Topic: Social/Emotional Learning
Location: WJHS
Tuesday, March 5th, 9:15-10:15am
Topic: Child Find Count, TBD
Location: Central School
Monday, April 29th, 2019 7-8:30pm - Evening Education
Topic: Executive Function
Location: MEC
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Dates to be Announced |
2018-2019 PASS 39 Representatives
Parent Handbook
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 District 39 Student Services Parent Handbook (261.09 kB).
PASS39
Parent Association for Student Services in District 39
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
615 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-512-6000
pass39@wilmette39.org
Online Resource Links
An extensive list of online resources for everything from Adoption to Visual Impairment.
PASS 39 Materials
Who Do I Contact For What
Facilitating Positive Peer Relationships - November 28, 2017
Behavior Strategies for Adolescent Children With School Anxiety (2.79 MB)
Parent or Private Provider Observation Request 2015-16 (83.72 kB)
Special Services Survey Results 2015 (495.46 kB)
Special Ed Primer 11-17-15 (1.32 MB)
Pass 39 Executive Functioning Presentation 4/16/2015 (9.94 MB)
Pass39 Presentation November 19, 2014 (5.43 MB)
February 2014 ADHD Presentation (1.89 MB)
PASS39 IceCreamSocial 2013-14.pptx (14.5 MB)
2012 Elementary to Highcrest Middle School Transition Tips (47 kB)
2012 HMS to WJHS Transition Tips (71 kB)
Technology Tips and Tricks to Help Your Child Success at Home (3.6 MB)
District 39 Student Services Parent Handbook (261.09 kB)
PASS39 Parent Guide To Parapros (113.99 kB)
Parent to Parent Transition to Elementary Tips (38.48 kB)
Parent to Parent Transition to New Trier Tips (35.65 kB)
PASS Tips for Talking to Your Children About Puberty
Conversation Starters - Puberty
PASS 39 - Growing Bodies, Hormones, Learning & Behavior
Characteristics of Successful (But Different) Learners
Videos for Social Learning - Sheet 1