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Parent University meetings are held monthly and are open to the general public. Meetings are recorded. These meetings provide empowering learning experiences to the parents/guardians of students with disabilities to help them support their child’s academic success, further their own education, and promote advocacy for their student with a disability.
Parent Universities offer parents, guardians, and community members access to learning experiences on a broad array of topics at CPS school sites across the city. These training sessions are offered at no cost. Past topics include an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), executive functioning, compensatory education, and other special education related topics.
SY2024-25 Meeting Recordings
September 2024: Understanding Behavior Part 1
October 2024: Understanding Behavior Part 2
November 2024: How to Prepare Your Child's Post-Secondary Success
January 2025: Emotional Regulation Strategies for Children with Disabilities
February 2025: IL ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know
March 2025: Navigating the IEP Process
Parent Support Specialists
Contact the Parent Support Specialists for help with navigating special education at CPS.
The StarNet Project
The StarNet Project provides a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who care for young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs.
