Parent Association of Student Services

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 Jennifer Nash, PASS39 Communications Director.

PASS39 Meetings

All District 39/37 parents are welcome to attend. Here is the 2017-2018 PASS39 Meeting Schedule:

Meetings with District Personnel		Connecting Parents Group Meetings Informal, parent and caregiver social gatherings. Locations will be announced prior to the event dates.
September 18, 2017, 6:30pm MEC: Ice Cream Social October 18, 2017, 9:15am McKenzie School November 28, 2017, 7:00pm MEC January 18, 2018, 9:15am HMS February 22, 2018, 7:00pm MEC April 4, 2018 9:15am Romona May 17, 2018 7:00pm MEC		October 10, 2017, 9:30-11:00am January 25, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm Parent Night Out April 24, 2018, 9:30-11:00am May 31, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm

2017-2018 PASS 39 Contacts

President	Betsy Crosswhite
Communications	Jennifer Nash
Early Childhood	Heather Atagan
Central School Coord.	Linda McKenzie
Harper School Coord.	Janine Rosenberg
McKenzie School Coord.	Erika Hlavacek + Jodi Boquist
Romona School Coord.	Nik Rana
Highcrest School Coord.	Jennifer Nash
WJHS School Coord.	Ellen Sternweiler

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