Northern Illinois Transition Planning Committee

06/10/2020

Check out this amazing employment opportunity!

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private-sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.

06/05/2020

Check out this little number crunch featured at the https://kesslerfoundation.org/.

The Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes -- including employment -- for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities.

Click on the link to see what this foundation is all about!

05/07/2020

This webinar is being hosted by CTF Illinois under an investment from The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities on May 13th!

Quick link registration: https://bit.ly/2yuu7uN

05/07/2020

If your looking for a cost effective way to test for COVID-19... check out some of these places listed here!

IDPH Testing Guidance can be found here Testing Site Locations in Illinois This is not a comprehensive list of testing sites. Locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have asked not to be named.

05/05/2020

https://transitionta.org/covid19

Guidance on Services During Restricted Access to Schools and Community Services. This also includes additional resources!

Is anyone finding they have a extra time on their hands that they didn't before? If you find your mind is starting to wander and looking for some additional info as we navigate COVID-19? Check this page out :)

NTACT is aware that state and local education and service providers are challenged by the current health concerns, closings, and restrictions associated with COVID19. Guidance documents from the U.S. Department of Education and other relevant federal agencies are posted below.  The U.S. Department ...

04/29/2020

If you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands and are curious about positive parenting styles.. this might be worth checking out! Love & Logic is also commonly known and used within the school as well! Curious? Just click on the link and add to cart!

It says free during April, so just a reminder that May starts on Friday!

If you try it out, please comment your experience :)

Sharpen your parenting skills!

04/23/2020

If you are in the Carroll County area.. here are your people :)

Dedicated to promoting community health and wellness by educating and protecting the public.

04/23/2020

If you are in the Jo Daviess area... here are your people :)

The Health Department offers public health programs and is certified by IDPH

04/08/2020

For those who might still be searching for a Wifi service or maybe know some who is...

"Beginning Monday, March 16, we’ll offer free access to internet and WiFi for 60-days for new Pre-K to 12, college student and teacher households who don't currently have internet or WiFi service."

Spectrum

04/08/2020

As parents and educators navigate e-learning, many questions have come up. If your child has an IEP or related services, you may be wondering how this will affect them now and in the future. Guidance on these topics can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education website.