Dist 57 Parent Education Parent Support Network

District 57 parents have created an on-line support network, P.E.P.S. Dist57, to support families with children who have special needs. Taken from their website:

"At our monthly meetings, we come together to talk about our children’s needs and our concerns for their well-being. We gather information from other parents and/or professionals.

Our goal is to support parents and teachers of children not meeting typical classroom expectations through monthly networking meetings.

PEPS’ PURPOSE

•To promote a positive and mutually respectful environment among all members of the school community.
•To encourage participation among interested parties in decisions affecting children with special needs.
•To foster awareness, acceptance and support for children with special needs in their involvement in community activities.
•To represent the needs of children with special needs to the District 57 community and to the School Board of Education."

You can find more information at their site:

http://pepsdist57.ning.com/