Join Emily Winsor, Managing Director of Tuesday's Child, in the second of a three-part series on Special Education in Chicago. This session will walk you through the first steps you need to take when entering into special education with your child. You will learn about the difference between IEPs and 504s,  the continuum of special education services and learning environments in Chicago, the steps of the IEP/504 process, and what to expect during IEP and 504 meetings.

This session was recorded live on 4/16/25.

More about our presenter:

Emily Winsor MSEd, BCBA brings many years of experience in the fields of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. She earned her Master's Degree in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College in Beverly, MA, and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2014. Growing up, Emily became interested in Special Education as she watched her mom help hundreds of students in her role as a high school Special Education Teacher and administrator. She decided to pursue a Master's degree in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis when her nephew was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder at age three. Through her education and experience, Emily has learned that providing compassionate care through a collaborative team approach is the best way to help individuals and their families achieve their goals. Emily's priority is for all children and their families to have meaningful, supportive educational experiences and enjoy their lives!