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One of the best ways to learn more about ICSJ School is to visit us in person and experience a day in the life of a Dolphin. We invite prospective families to attend an in-person or virtual tour this fall. Additionally, a live virtual Q&A will be offered to allow prospective parents the opportunity to ask questions of current ICSJ families. Please note, that in-person tours are adult-only events. Group tours will begin at the North Park Campus (1431 N North Park Avenue) and end at the Hill Street Campus (363 W Hill Street). In addition to attending an in-person or zoom tour, we invite all prospective families to join us virtually on December 7 for a live Q&A with current ICSJ parents. Private in-person or virtual tours may also be scheduled at your convenience. To schedule a private tour, please submit the inquiry form below or contact the ICSJ Admissions Director, Corey Jacobson, at cjacobson@icsjschool.org. Please register for an in-person tour, a virtual tour, and/or the virtual parent panel using the link below: Register

One of the best ways to learn more about ICSJ School is to visit us in person and experience a day in the life of a Dolphin. We invite prospective families to attend an in-person or virtual tour this fall. Additionally, a live virtual Q&A will be offered to allow prospective parents the opportunity to ask questions of current ICSJ families. Please note, that in-person tours are adult-only events. Group tours will begin at the North Park Campus (1431 N North Park Avenue) and end at the Hill Street Campus (363 W Hill Street). In addition to attending an in-person or zoom tour, we invite all prospective families to join us virtually on December 7 for a live Q&A with current ICSJ parents. Private in-person or virtual tours may also be scheduled at your convenience. To schedule a private tour, please submit the inquiry form below or contact the ICSJ Admissions Director, Corey Jacobson, at cjacobson@icsjschool.org. Please register for an in-person tour, a virtual tour, and/or the virtual parent panel using the link below: Register

NPN's Annual Preschool and Elementary School Fair is back and in person! Mark your calendars for September 24, 2022. Held every fall, NPN’s Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair has been the No. 1 resource for school-searching parents for over 20 years! Parents can chat with reps from dozens of public and private Chicago preschools and elementary schools, including those that support diverse learners. Parents will also have the opportunity to attend informative breakout sessions about Chicago schools. Walk-ins are welcome! Children are welcome! Check in by 10:30 to be entered into the free raffle to win one of 10 raffle prizes with a total value of over $1,000! ➤ List of participating schools Sessions 9:00 - 9:45am CPS Universal Free Pre-K, What you Need to Know Chicago's Universal Pre-K initiative (free preschool for 4-year-olds) is now being offered to all Chicago families this fall 2022. Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS will give a presentation that walks you through the Pre-K application and admissions process. 11:30 - 12:00pm Early Childhood Educational Philosophies and Mental Health Bennett Day School, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park and Lycée Français de Chicago discuss the importance of a strong mental health foundation in early childhood. Our panelists will discuss how early childhood programs build foundational skills that help young children navigate challenges and manage their feelings. 12:15 - 1:15pm 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. MUST-KNOW INFO When: Saturday, September 24, 9am--1pm Where: UIC Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago Who: FREE for NPN members ($20 donation recommended) > $20 non-members >> Or join NPN now for $35 using promo code school22 and access the school fair, and everything NPN has to offer, for free! << For new members only. Does not apply to membership reactivation. Registration 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. We would like to thank our Preschool & Elementary School sponsors for their support. Thank you to our sponsors

Get the support and resources your child needs at our IN-PERSON fair NPN will follow all IDPH and City of Chicago COVID guidelines. Check back for the latest updates. If your child has a physical, developmental or intellectual challenge, NPN's 11th Annual Developmental Differences Resource Fair can help. Our free fair puts you in touch with school options, therapy providers and more resources that will encourage your child to reach his or her highest potential. Your child does not need to have a diagnosis for you to benefit from the resources offered at this fair. Parents with concerns about their child's development due to COVID regression will find help here. Parents can chat with speech, occupational, physical and ABA therapy providers; schools; fun extracurricular options; and more at the exhibitor booths. Plus, get advice and strategies you can use immediately at free expert-led sessions. Exhibit Hall Hours 1:00 - 4:00pm List of Exhibitors Sessions - These in-person sessions will be recorded. RSVP today to receive a link to the live recordings after the event. 12:00 - 1:00pm IEP Questions & Answers with Mo Buti Mo Buti M.Ed-BD, M.Ed-ADMIN, QIDP, is an advocate and instructional expert who is devoted to supporting individuals and families affected by autism and other disabilities. Providing guidance and support to navigate the school district’s complex systems, she assists parents with every stage of the IEP process. This session will start with a short presentation from Mo, and then open up to questions from the audience. Prior to attending this session, we strongly encourage parents to watch our previously recorded session, IEP 101. Find more free IEP-related sessions in NPN's Video Library. One attendee at this session will win a free IEP evaluation session with Mo! Must be present to win. 3:15 - 3:45pm Paying for Services through Grants and Government Programs Kimi Matsumura is the founder and CEO of Chicago Autism Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families find and afford effective autism therapy and supports. Kimi will speak about Health Insurance Premium Payment grants (HIPP), Priority of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS), Supplemental Security Insurance for Children (SSI), local private grants, national private grants, and Medicaid. Attendees at this session will be able to sign up to receive Kimi's detailed slides to reference after the event. 4:00 - 5:00pm From Recreation to Competition: Enrichment Opportunities for Your Child Chicago has so many enrichment opportunities for your child and in this session you will hear from some of the best. Learn how your child can become a competitive or performing participant, or simply have fun. Our esteemed presenters are: Sam Mauceri, Director of Education & Access Programs, Chicago Children's Theatre Blair Sarkiss, Master Instructor, HMD Academy Chicago Tae Kwon Do Eileen Guinane, Special Olympics Administrator, Chicago Park District Special Recreation and Special Olympics Catherine Attfield, Studio Manager, Intrigue Dance & Performance Arts Center John Fitzpatrick, Owner and Head Coach, Chicago Blue Dolphins Laura Fillenwarth, Executive Director, Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Chicago This panel is presented to you by Chicago Children's Theatre and HMD Academy Chicago Tae Kwon Do MUST-KNOW INFO When: Saturday, May 7 12pm–5pm (exhibit hall hours are 1:00 - 4:00) Where: UIC Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago Who: Open to the public! Registration required. This event is designed for adults but we understand that arranging childcare can be difficult. Parents attending with children will not be turned away. Cost: FREE. $25 donation recommended. Donate here. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We rely on your financial support to bring free resources like this to Chicago families. Covid precautions: NPN will follow all IDPH and City of Chicago Covid guidelines. As the guidelines change periodically, check back for updates. 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 presenting sponsors.

Summer camp remains an important piece of family life. As a trusted resource for Chicago families, NPN introduces you to summer camps across the city and country through our Virtual Summer Camp Fair! The fair is free for NPN members, $25 donations recommended. Donate here. Not a member of NPN? Join now for just $35 using promo code Summer2022. Does not apply to membership reactivation. Attend the fair and win three ways! 1) ⭐⭐Win an entire free summer of camp from Steve & Kate's Camp! You are entered into the raffle automatically when you register! ⭐⭐ 2) Win free sessions of camp by visiting every summer camp in our directory and completing their raffle form. You can win multiple sessions from a variety of camps! 3) Win a prize from NPN by leaving your contact information for the most camps! Register now to: 1) Access to NPN's online Summer Camp Directory, complete with videos, file uploads, and more. 2) Win a free summer of camp and other raffle prizes. 3) Learn about the participating camps and chat with camp representatives in live, virtual Q&A sessions on Friday, February 4, 2022 (see the list of participating camps here). The fair will run from February 4 to February 6, 2022. Schedule: Friday 2/4/22: Summer Camp Directory opens, raffles open, live chats open Saturday 2/5/22: Summer Camp Directory and raffles continue Sunday 2/6/22 : Summer Camp Directory and raffles continue until midnight At midnight on Sunday 2/6, the raffles close and the fair ends. Registration required > FREE for NPN members, $25 donation recommended. Donate here. > Not a member of NPN? Join now for just $35 using promo code Summer2022. Does not apply to membership reactivation. 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 presenting 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. We would like to thank our Summer Camp Fair sponsors for their support: