Parent Association of Student Services

The Parent Association for Student Services in District 39 (PASS39) in District 39 is a parent organization committed to supporting parents of children with learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges.

Mission Statement
PASS39 members will facilitate and promote communication and teamwork between parents of children who receive support and services in District 39 schools and the district staff.

Goals

Organize forums for parents to exchange information and support one another
Educate parents and staff on various topics related to raising and educating children with special needs
Develop information resources for parents and staff
Collaborate with District 39 staff to increase a sense of teamwork in working with our children

PASS39 Email List

Join our email list to receive information on area and district events related to children with learning disabilities and/or special needs. Email us at pass39@wilmette39.org to be added to the PASS39 group e-mail. All addresses are blind copied for confidentiality.

PASS39 on the Web

The PASS39 website provides more information about Wilmette D39 Student Services and contains educational, therapeutic and recreational resources for parents with children with specialized needs.

PASS39 also has a private Facebook Group. To receive access, you must request admission here.

2020-2021 PASS39 and District Sponsored Meetings and Presentations

All District 39/37 parents are welcome to attend.

Date	Time	Topic/Title	Host/Presenter(s)
9/17/20	10:30-11:30 a.m. Event Recording	Welcome Back! Kristin Swanson, Administrator for Student Services, and Angela DeMay, Assistant Director, will introduce special education coordinators, share information related to our school models, and information related to special education in District 39.	PASS39 - Dr. Kristin Swanson, Administrator for Student Services, Angela DeMay, Assistant Director for Student Services, Amanda Barton, Amy Freese, Tonya Martin, Special Education Coordinators
9/22/20	7:00 pm.	Parenting During COVID-19: Supporting Adjustment at Home and at School (Follow up facilitated discussion group on 9/24 at 7:00 p.m.)	Family Service Center - District wide parent presentation
10/14/20	10:00 a.m. Event Recording	Supporting Students with Social Delays	PASS39 - District 39 Social Workers
10/20/20	7:00 p.m.	Whole Brain Child Approach: Strategies for Effective Parenting During Highly Emotional Times (Follow up facilitated discussion group on 10/21 at 7:00 p.m.)	Family Service Center - District wide parent presentation
10/28/20	7:00 p.m.	Supporting Physical Health in a Digital World	District wide parent presentation
11/10/20	7:00 p.m.	Anxiety and Growth Mindset: Helping Kids Cope with Challenges and Setbacks (Follow up facilitated discussion group on 11/11 at 7:00 p.m.)	Family Service Center - District wide parent presentation
11/18/20	10:00 a.m.	Effectively Communicating with Your Child’s Educational Team Presentation	PASS39 - TBD
12/8/20	7:00 p.m. Register Here	Stress Management: Helping Kids Cope with Stress (Follow up facilitated discussion group on 12/10 at 7:00 p.m.)	Family Service Center - District wide parent presentation
1/20/21	10:00 a.m. Attend Here	Helping Your Child Navigate and Cope with Anxiety	PASS39 District 39 School Psychologists
1/27/21	7:00 p.m. Register Here	Development Expectations: Helping Kids Increase Competency and Independence (Follow up facilitated discussion group on 1/28 at 7:00 p.m.)	Family Service Center - District wide parent presentation
2/16/21	7:00 p.m. Register Here	Social Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships and Groups (Follow up facilitated discussion group on 2/18 at 7:00 p.m.)	Family Service Center - District wide parent presentation
2/24/21	10:00 a.m. Register Here	Self-Care for Parents: How to Balance Your Many Roles	PASS39 - Gina Musielski from STARNET
3/10/21	7:00 p.m. Register Here	Parenting in a Digital Age	District wide parent presentation
3/25/21	7:00 p.m.	Transitioning from Elementary School to Highcrest Middle School Q&A	PASS39
4/14/21	7:00 p.m. Register Here	App Roundup	District wide parent presentation
5/19/21	10:00 a.m.	Independence 101: Knowing When to Help and When to Step Back This event has been cancelled until further notice.	PASS39 - TBD

2019-2020 PASS39 Representatives

Chair	Jocelyn Shook
Central	David Ben-Arie & Peter Matt
Harper	Carey Personette
McKenzie	Kinley Kemnitz
Romona	Leavey Ballou
Highcrest	Jody Boquist & Ellen Sternweiler
WJHS	Kristen Dean & Jennifer Nash

Parent Handbook

Are you confused by the terminology? Have you ever wondered who constitutes as a “special needs” child? Do you know what IEP stands for? Look it up in our District 39 Student Services Parent Handbook.

PASS39
Parent Association for Student Services in District 39
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
615 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-512-6000
pass39@wilmette39.org