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Chicago Area Gifted Schools Forum Wednesday, January 24 6:30 - 7:30 pm Online Event for Prospective Parents Explore educational options for gifted learners at the Chicago Area Gifted Schools Forum. Representatives from The Avery Coonley School, Quest Academy, and Science ...
Good Morning! Please join us for a ZOOM Webinar with NPN today featuring our panelists from: Lake Forest Country Day School, Catherine Cook School, The Frances Xavier Warde School, Sacred Heart Schools Chicago and North Park Elementary School. Schools will be sharing their tips and str...
I was just curious to learn more about progressive schools in Chicago. Everything I’m reading suggests this is the best way to learn. It is a foreign concept to me ( I went to a public suburban school which was low- mid tier). I’m just curious to hear from parents who have kids in progressive scho...
My three-year-old daughter has been given a provisional diagnosis of ADHD. Her CPS evaluation is this Thursday. I've heard we may be offered a proposed IEP on the spot, and we will have 10 days to review and respond. I'm wondering if anyone else here has gotten an IEP for a pre-kindergartener or ...
From https://www.cps.edu/gocps/high-school/hs-admissions-test-23-24/ For Families with an 8th Grader in CPS CPS is sending this communication to all 8th graders in the district today, October 18. [ ENGLISH | SPANISH | POLISH | URDU | SIMPLIFIED CHINESE | ARABIC ] The HSAT re-test fo...
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