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Parent Association of Student Services (PASS39)

The Parent Association for Student Services in District 39 (PASS39) 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 children of parents 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 [email protected] to be added to the PASS39 group e-mail. All addresses are blind copied for confidentiality.

2024-25 PASS39 Representatives

President	Jocelyn Shook
Education and Awareness	TBA
Event Coordinator	TBA
Central	Stephanie Boeddeker \| Sarah Null
Harper	Sarah Babaian
McKenzie	Margie Swain \| Mandy Frost
Romona	Summer Kay \| Alison Ouska
Highcrest	TBA
WJHS	Vanessa Fawley \| Kinley Kemnitz
LEEP	Alison Ouska

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.

District 39 Parent Events

Join us for presentations held in-person and via Zoom, all recorded for later viewing, on topics ranging from academics to social-emotional health to technology use. Most events will have a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A time. The full schedule, links to registration, and recordings of past events are available on the District 39 Parent Education page.

PASS39 Events

NOTE: Parent Connect events will take place the last Wednesday of the month at Valley Lodge and Kids Connect will occur the second Sunday of each month. Locations vary for Kids Connect.

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.