Happy #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek! 🎉 Thank you to our dedicated APs for tirelessly advocating for inclusion, providing individualized support, and empowering students in special education. Your leadership makes a profound difference every day!

Better Speech & Hearing Month, observed in May, raises awareness of communication disorders and hearing health, offering an opportunity to honor our Speech and Language Therapists and Hearing Itinerants who support students with these needs.

Happy #SchoolNurseWeek! 🩺💙 This week, we celebrate our amazing school nurses who care for, support, and protect our students’ health every day. Thank you for all you do to keep our school communities safe and thriving!

Congratulations to Sheri Hess our Inclusion Influencer of the Month for April 📷 By building strong, respectful relationships with all learners and staying flexible in her teaching methods, she created an inclusive and empowering space all students.

"Happy #NationalTeacherDay! 🎉 Today, we give a special shoutout to our incredible special education teachers who go above and beyond to support, inspire, and empower every unique learner. Your dedication changes lives—thank you for all that you do! 💙 #ThankATeacher"

Happy #SchoolNurseDay! 🩺💙 Thank you to our incredible school nurses for keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Your care, expertise, and compassion make a world of difference every day!

Huge thanks to the amazing officers from Elk Grove who participated in #CopOnARooftop at Dunkin’ to support Special Olympics Illinois! Your dedication fuels opportunities for our incredible athletes. Grateful for our kids who inspire us every day! 🏅🍩💙 #SpecialOlympics #Thanks

May 18th is Speech and Language Pathologist Appreciation Day. Thank you for empowering students to communicate confidently, overcome challenges, and reach their fullest potential. Your work changes lives and strengthens our community every day!

🌟 Welcome Back, Team! 🌟 Excited to welcome our team back for another year of growth, learning, and inclusion! As we prepare for the new school year, we remain committed to empowering every student, supporting one another, and creating a community where ALL learners thrive.

🎉 Welcome Back, Families & Students! 🎉 We are excited to welcome our amazing students and families back for a new school year! 🌈 We can’t wait to see the smiles, hear the laughter, and celebrate the milestones ahead. Let’s make it a great year—together!

📚 First Days of School are the Best! So Let’s Make Them Last! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be spotlighting our teams who help make inclusion, support, and success possible for every student. Today meet the Byrd, Clearmont, and Frost SST's and our Inclusion Team 🌟

Your Inclusion Facilitators are excited to introduce our new Materials Library Checkout! You can now borrow a variety of helpful resources, including file folder activities, SEL and P.D books, and many other engaging materials. Email your IF today! CCSD59 Educational Services CCSD59

September is National Service Dog Month. Did you know service dogs can help those with disabilities by offering safety, independence, and emotional support? From guiding to calming to fetching—these 4-legged heroes do it all! 💙 #ServiceDogMonth

This month, we celebrate our students, families, and community members who are Deaf or hard of hearing. It’s a great time to learn about American Sign Language (ASL) and explore ways we can support communication access!

🌟 Inclusion Influencer of the Month 🌟 We are thrilled to recognize Mrs. Gallagher who has worked to build welcoming, supportive, and equitable spaces for all students. Thank you, for being a champion of belonging and for showing us how everyday actions can make a difference.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We celebrate the abilities, strengths, and joy individuals with Down syndrome bring to our schools and communities. Let’s choose inclusion, kindness, and high expectations—every day! 💙💛 #InclusionMatters #MoreAlikeThanDifferent

October is Learning Disabilities Month...

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month...

On Monday some of our Speech Language Pathologists provided training in AAC for our assistants. AAC gives students a voice—supporting communication, connection, and participation. Empowering our staff with these tools ensures every student has a way to be heard. 💙

Continuing on strategies that benefit students for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month!