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203 & 204 Adult Resources Virtual Fair brought to you by Indian Prairie School District 204 & Naperville Community Unit District 203

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Join us TOMORROW for an interactive online training that will provide you with reliable tools to address your child’s challenging behaviors.

You'll learn about the three crucial steps to success, the four main functions of problem behaviors and general rules of thumb when encountering problem behaviors.

Presented by Emeline Falk, BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) for Behavioral Perspective Inc. in Columbia.

Click here to register: https://buff.ly/31lsWZ1

Daniel Boone Regional Library

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AUG. 20th 7pm Central

IEP Accommodations during virtual E-learning !

What can you do with the accommodations in the IEP? Can these be used/implemented at home during e-learning?
YES, they can.
I will show you creative ways/strategies how to use the accommodations at home during e-learning.
I realize that e-learning will be challenging and different for our kids but lets work through and see how we can ensure that your child has the accommodations at home to make e-learning a better experience for all..

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Recording of the special needs community listening forum

PDAC Special Needs Community Listening Forum

Dear District 204 Community,

I sincerely appreciate your patience as we have navigated the options for safely returning our students to school this fall. Under normal circumstances, July is a hectic time as we prepare for the start of the school year. Preparing to open schools in the midst of a pandemic has made it even more challenging.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback and asked thoughtful questions over these past few weeks. Your individual comments have been very helpful to us as we examined our plans. We know that each family has unique situations to consider when determining what is best for their child.

We have had more than 100 teachers and administrators take that feedback into consideration when they have worked over the past several months on our Return to School Plan. Their task was not an easy one, as they followed evolving state guidance and remained focused on what we prioritize: the safety of our students.

With new guidelines being released on a regular basis from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education, and local health departments, it is my recommendation that we provide stability by announcing we will start the school year having all students begin remotely through October 30. We will continue to monitor guidance from state and public health officials and adjust as needed at the end of the first quarter. If you haven't already done so, please complete your child's registration in ParentVUE.

This fall's remote learning will not be the same as what students experienced in the spring. The state's remote learning guidelines are very different from when schools were closed in March. Students will have robust and challenging coursework that is reflective of the caliber of teachers in our district and aligned to the expectations of our parents.

This is not a decision I make lightly. However, I am confident that we can maintain District 204's commitment to excellence and rigor while keeping our students and staff safe.

I know you have many questions. Our Board of Education will review our revised plan on Monday, August 3. I will send you additional information and details after the meeting.

On behalf of our staff, know that we are committed to providing high quality instruction in a safe environment. Again, thank you for your patience and your support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Adrian B. Talley
Superintendent

IPSD 204: Return to School 2020-21 Return to School 2020-21 District 204 will use this page to communicate information related to students and staff returning for the 2020-21 school year. The Frequently Asked Questions section will be updated with new information as it becomes available. Return Handbook View/Download the 2020-21 Retu...

Ask your fall semester questions at our special needs community listening forum.
Monday, Jul 27, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:30PM
Register to receive the zoom link to attend tonight's forum.

To register and receive the zoom link click on the following link: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Parent-Diversity-Advisory-Council-Dist-204---Special-Needs-Community-Listening-Forum-40342?fbclid=IwAR1HAqwxQmTMzmnhXj-1hF5V97C9bqt7Dxh8d576Ic_5w6Z7no8PN9aJ6p8

You can submit your questions ahead of time at:
https://forms.gle/2KmTgf1t6kuBE6yH7