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Oct 21, 2023 03:00 PM 04:00 PM
Did you know that there are programs and organizations that will support your child's education by covering all or a portion of students' private school tuition? Come and learn about these organizations and how they support students financially, academically, and socially. You will be surprised at the amount of support available to families and you'll learn how to apply to these programs. All families considering private school are encouraged to attend.
Presented by Big Shoulders Fund, Horizons for Youth, Empower Illinois, and Illinois Action for Children
MUST-KNOW INFO
When: Saturday, October 21, 10 am-- 11 am
Where: Kennicott Park, 4434 South Lake Park Avenue
Who: FREE for everyone ($20 donation recommended)
This session will take place at NPN's Education & Community Fair at Kennicott Park in Hyde Park.
Registration is required for entry. Register here:
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Oct 21, 2023 03:00 PM 07:00 PM
Each session and exhibitor is planned with Chicago families in mind! Visit with representatives from schools and community organizations. Attend sessions to learn about the elementary school application process in CPS, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for diverse learners, and financial options for help paying for private school.
Also, your family will enjoy dance performances from Kenwood School of Ballet and story time with St. Thomas the Apostle School. Stay tuned for more!
This is a family-friendly event with activities for children included.
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Sessions
10 am to 11:00 am Paying for Private School Presented by the Big Shoulders Fund, Horizons for Youth, Empower Illinois, and Illinois Action for Children Learn how these organizations support Chicago students financially, academically, and socially, and find out how to apply to their programs.
11:15 am to 12:15 pm CPS 101 What is a magnet school? What is your tier and why does it matter? Come to the school fair to get all of these questions answered and more! In this CPS 101 information session, Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS will give a presentation that walks you through the elementary school application and admissions process.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Understanding IEPs In this session you will learn what an IEP is, how it is designed to help students, and the 6 principals of IDEA. You will walk away with tips on how to be the best advocate for your student during the IEP meeting and other settings. Presented by Natasha Croff--Parent Involvement Specialist, CPS Office of Diverse Learner Supports+Services, and Kimberly Johnson, Regional Cook County Coordinator, Community Residential Services Authority (CRSA)
MUST-KNOW INFO
When: Saturday, October 21, 10 am--2 pm
Where: Kennicott Park, 4434 South Lake Park Avenue
Who: FREE for everyone ($20 donation recommended)
Registration is required for entry
Interested in exhibiting or advertising opportunities? Find out more HERE.
Questions? Email Events Manager Elizabeth Gourio at egourio@npnparents.org.
By registering for this event, you agree that NPN may share your name and email address with our sponsors.
NPN is a 501(c)(3) organization. We rely on the support of our members, partners, supporters, and sponsors to bring exceptional programming like this to parents.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors
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Oct 21, 2023 04:15 PM 05:15 PM
What is a magnet school? What is your tier and why does it matter? Come to the school fair to get all of these questions answered and more! In this CPS 101 information session, Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS will give a presentation that walks you through the elementary school application and admissions process. There is so much to learn and we will cover it all! You will walk away confident in your ability to navigate the CPS application process. There will be time for questions at the end.
MUST-KNOW INFO
When: Saturday, October 21, 11:15 am-- 12:15 pm
Where: Kennicott Park, 4434 South Lake Park Avenue
Who: FREE for everyone ($20 donation recommended)
This session will take place at NPN's Education & Community Fair at Kennicott Park in Hyde Park.
Registration is required for entry. RSVP here:
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Oct 21, 2023 05:30 PM 06:30 PM
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is designed to help children with a variety of needs including autism, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, and more. Although it is there to help students, parents often find the IEP process difficult to manage and understand, but NPN can help. If your child needs specialized services in school, or you are beginning to wonder if your child needs this type of support, come and learn about this process from experts. In this session you will learn what an IEP is, how it is designed to help students, and the 6 principals of IDEA. You will walk away with tips on how to be the best advocate for your student during the IEP meeting and other settings. There will be time for parents to ask questions at the end.
Natasha Croff--Parent Involvement Specialist, CPS Office of Diverse Learner Supports+Services, and Kimberly Johnson, English Language Arts Principal Consultant at Illinois State Board of Education will be presenting.
MUST-KNOW INFO
When: Saturday, October 21, 12:30 pm -- 1:30 pm
Where: Kennicott Park, 4434 South Lake Park Avenue
Who: FREE for everyone ($20 donation recommended)
This session will take place at NPN's Education & Community Fair at Kennicott Park in Hyde Park.
Registration is required for entry. RSVP here:
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