Parent Association of Student Services (PASS39)

The Parent Association for Student Services in District 39 (PASS39) builds connection and community for families of children with diverse developmental, learning, and behavioral needs.

We are a parent-led, volunteer-run community that partners with schools, district staff, and local organizations.

Our Mission

We help families feel informed, supported, and included at school and beyond.

Our Core Values

  • Connection: Making relevant resources and information easier to find.
  • Inclusion: Helping make school and community events welcoming and accessible.
  • Community: Finding and creating opportunities for families to share, play, learn, and collaborate.
 

2026-27 PASS39 Representatives

President Liz Montgomery
Central Stephanie Boeddeker, Samantha Smith
Harper Sarah Babaian, Liz Montgomery, Hira Siddiqui
McKenzie Lynn Ramenofsky
Romona Feifei Li 
Highcrest Margie Swain
WJHS TBA
LEEP Ashley Fitzgerald
 

How Can We Help You?

  • Join our email list to receive information on area and district events and resources related to children with support needs.
  • Connect with a parent representative from your school for support or assistance.
  • Build a more inclusive Wilmette world with us! We are always looking for volunteers and can work around your schedule and interests.
Please fill out this form to connect with our team!

PASS39 Materials

Effectively Communicating with Your Child’s Educational Team

Who Do I Contact For What

Transitions March 9, 2020

Fostering Resilient Learners February 6, 2020

Building Resilience Presentation January 15 2020

January 2019 Special Education Child Count

Self-Regulation Presentation

ADHD Presentation 10292018

Facilitating Positive Peer Relationships - November 28, 2017

Behavior Strategies for Adolescent Children With School Anxiety (2.79 MB)

Parent or Private Provider Observation Request 2015-16 (83.72 kB)

Special Services Survey Results 2015 (495.46 kB)

Special Ed Primer 11-17-15 (1.32 MB)

Pass 39 Executive Functioning Presentation 4/16/2015 (9.94 MB)

Pass39 Presentation November 19, 2014 (5.43 MB)

February 2014 ADHD Presentation (1.89 MB)

PASS39 IceCreamSocial 2013-14.pptx (14.5 MB)

2012 Elementary to Highcrest Middle School Transition Tips (47 kB)

2012 HMS to WJHS Transition Tips (71 kB)

Technology Tips and Tricks to Help Your Child Success at Home (3.6 MB)

District 39 Student Services Parent Handbook (261.09 kB)

PASS39 Parent Guide To Parapros (113.99 kB)

Parent to Parent Transition to Elementary Tips (38.48 kB)

Parent to Parent Transition to New Trier Tips (35.65 kB)

PASS Tips for Talking to Your Children About Puberty 

Conversation Starters - Puberty

PASS39 - Growing Bodies, Hormones, Learning & Behavior

Characteristics of Successful (But Different) Learners

Videos for Social Learning - Sheet 1