Road to Recovery ~ 3K/5K Walk-Run

7 days ago Lace up your sneakers for a morning of fun and fitness and help raise awareness about mental health! Join MHCCI for the Road to Recovery 3K/5K Walk-Run on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Washington Park, Springfield! Families, groups and individuals are welcome. You can register online or print and mail a registration form. Registrations are recommended to be turned in by June 26, but participants can also sign up in-person on the day of the event beginning at 10 a.m. READ MORE

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

May 3, 2013 National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a day to join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), communities, organizations, agencies and individuals nationwide in raising awareness that positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development from birth and that children with behavioral health needs can thrive in their communities. READ MORE

Possible Changes in Class Sizes

Apr 17, 2013 The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has proposed removing all state requirements on class size for students with disabilities, specifically eliminating 23 IAC Part 226.730, which pertains to general and special education class size. It is important that we understand how this may affect our current reality. READ MORE

National Month of the Military Child

Apr 15, 2013 During April, designated as the National Month of the Military Child, military children are applauded for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome by being a part of a military family. The Department of Education, the Department of Defense, the entire federal government and all sectors of our communities are asked to honor military children by providing a variety of resources, programs and opportunities to show their support. READ MORE

Sangamon Area Transition Planning Committee presents "GET IT DONE" for students with IEPs

Apr 9, 2013 Saturday, April 20, 2013 Any time between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Goodwill Administrative Offices 1220 Outer Park Drive, Springfield, IL Join us in an all-inclusive workshop for assistance in completing necessary forms for your child's successful future beyond public education: - Illinois PUNS - Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (need SS#, Medicaid Card, and IEP) - Dept of Rehabilitation Referral - (Need SS# and income information) - FAFSA - Free Application for... READ MORE

Parent 2 Parent Support Group

Mar 11, 2013 Join other parents who are working and learning together and walking the same walk as you! When: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Where: Downtown YMCA (Board Room) Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Jacqueline Gragg at 217/525-3060 or jgragg@sps186.org Childcare provided courtesy of the YMCA. Please RSVP for childcare and refreshments. If your child requires one-on-one care please contact the Parent Mentor at 217/525-3060

Quincy University Special Education Certification

Mar 8, 2013 Quincy University will host an open house for prospective graduate students on Tuesday, March 19 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of Sacred-Heart Griffin High School in Springfield. Come and find out how you can become a certified special education teacher, add a special education endorsement, or add an additional certification to your current teaching certificate. Students currently enrolled in the program are invited to stop by as well. READ MORE

5th Annual Disability to Possibility Workshop

Feb 18, 2013 Saturday, February 23, 2013 Springfield High School 101 South Lewis Registration 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mr. Michael Gaines Mr. Gaines is an example that a Learning Disability will not hold you back. He found out that he had Dyslexia in his sophomore year of high school, where he was reading at a 4th grade level. READ MORE