David E. Walker Wolverines PTA

Parent Connections is a support group for parents and caregivers. Meetings are free, and no registration is required. Parents and caregivers of children who have either identified disabilities or suspect their child has a disability are welcome to attend.

What exactly is Evanston CASE? Evanston CASE is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, community and advocacy for families affected by disability.  CASE is an acronym, and stands for Citizens for Appropriate Special Education.

Who is Evanston CASE for? CASE is for any parent or caregiver whose child is impacted by disability or mental health issues – or if you suspect your child has such issues. Some common examples include, but are not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Depression and Anxiety, and children who are medically complex.

How can CASE help me? CASE provides a community of peers who share the same or similar parenting experiences.  We offer a variety of services in addition to our Parent Connections Support Groups. Please visit our website www.evanstoncase.org to learn more and/or send us an email: mail@evanstoncase.org

Over the past three years, nearly 300 people in the District 65 community have participated in SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) seminars where they experienced authentic peer-led conversations and learning. This year we will continue to offer opportunities to participate in SEED at a variety of times to fit your schedule.

SEED is a monthly three-hour seminar with the purpose of creating a circle of adults who will come together to learn, listen, think, debate, and build a stronger more equitable community. This seminar is unique in that everyone is welcome. We ask that you leave your “title” at the door as we journey together to deepen our understanding of ourselves, expand our knowledge of the world, and become leaders in making our educational community more equitable for all students.

Our goal is to continue to plant SEEDs and have as much representation as possible. We hope that you will take the time to join in this journey with us. Our experience working with SEEDlings in our district has been rewarding and fulfilling, helping to build personal and professional relationships with educators and families across the district to create change for all students. Here’s what some prior K-8 SEEDlings have said:

“SEED gave me the language and the knowledge to combat bias and racism and really prompted me to action.”

“Thank you for bringing this very important work to D65. I have worked in this district for many years and we have discussed inequity in a variety of ways, yet this training, although it didn’t give me answers, SEED gave me the tools to dive deeper, increased my awareness and made me more accepting of others.”

Below are details for registration, please complete the registration forms by Tuesday, September 3, at 5pm:

• Please complete this registration form.
• Note that all sessions will be facilitated in English. Please see this document for more details, including the dates of sessions.

Those who have registered will be contacted by Friday, September 6, by 5pm with their assigned cohort. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email equity@district65.net.

Join in celebrating the start of a new school year in District 65 and meet new interim leadership, Dr. Phil Ehrhardt and Dr. Heidi Wennstrom, as well as district administrators and board members! We will also have games, music, and arts and crafts with the Evanston Arts Center!

Thursday, August 29, 2019, 4:30-6:30pm, Joseph E. Hill Education Center (Front Lawn)
1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston

All District 65 students, staff, and families are invited to attend. Ice cream treats are limited to one per person. In the case of inclement weather, event will be held in the JEH Lobby.

Calling on kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade! It’s not too late to join Cub Scouts Pack 922, please contact Peter Newman at peter.newman@gmail.com for more info!