Graduate Shares Success Story, Advocacy Advice
We recently caught up with Taylor Knapp, Child’s Voice class of 2001. Taylor graduated from Maine South in Park Ridge. He attended Central Michigan University and Oakton College before he …
Meet Our New Principal Rich Novy
As the School Principal, Rich is responsible for the daily operations of our School Program. Rich spent seven years teaching middle school gifted, special education and English language learners English/Language Arts. He also spent five years as an assistant principal.
Words from Wendy: The Importance of A Strong Community
It has been such a joy to have all of the students and families back in the building for a few solid weeks. Their smiles, laughter, and even helping them through tears is why I love coming to work every day.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Leave Anxiety at Home this School Year
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator It’s back to school time and in many households (including mine), that means anxiety about the upcoming year. Students worry about so many different …
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Words from Wendy: What Are Your Intentions for the School Year?
Above: Wendy and Ms. Anna were thrilled to accept a large donation of school supplies from one of our greatest supporters, Krusinski Construction Company. August is back to school month …
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Beyond Child’s Voice: Make The Best Decisions for Your Family
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator When I am traveling around Chicagoland to visit our alumni at their neighborhood or private schools, I spend a lot of time in the …
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Words from Wendy: Getting Ready for Lifelong Success
Happy July! Child’s Voice continues to be as busy as usual. We have ESY, Toddler groups, home visits, and Audiology visits going on. I am working hard on organizing our …
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Getting to Know Dr. Alyssa
We often have the honor of working with an audiology extern as they finish graduate studies and earn their AuD, which prepares them to become independent clinicians and supervisors of …
Beyond Child’s Voice: Self-Advocacy in the Mainstream
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator Last month, I shared self-advocacy skills results for students in our School Program. They all showed nice progress over the course of the year …
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Words from Wendy: We Have Big Dreams
Happy June! Child’s Voice has started summer with our annual Golf outing on June 6. It was an amazing day of golf and giving. I was stationed on Hole #1 …