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Working closely with the school is key to getting the best help for kids with learning and thinking differences. But if you’re a foster parent, that can be difficult. IDEA requi...

Join the IESE Network for a FREE event featuring a networking lunch. Explore the Special Education Palooza, offering 10 interactive sessions where you can gain practical strategies...

Join us this summer/fall as the IESE Network and some of their partners offer several opportunities to participate in Lani Lawson's: Teach. Train. Thrive. curriculum. Click the ...

Every educator's path to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation looks and feels different, as there are hundreds of strategies that align well with the UDL framework. ...

Here is a peek of the Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center Spring 2024 Newsletter: VIEW DOWNLOAD

The Family Leaders Collaborative Conference is now open for registration! The event, coordinated by Illinois Life Span at the Arc of Illinois, Family Matters PTIC, the DeafBlind Pr...

Join us for FREE Summer Professional Development on Reading & Math Interventions brought to you by Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network (IESE): (JULY 30, 2024) READIN...

As teachers, we understand that our students have diverse needs and each has their own unique mix of strengths and areas for growth. Join us as we dig deeper to explore and discuss...

Act fast! Don't miss your chance to be a part of the annual Autism Conference—a day dedicated to professional development and networking opportunities for families, students, educ...

Did you know that Autism Professional Learning & Universal Supports (PLUS) has some great resources that you can Download, Print and GO and/or download, edit, and print? Behav...

Registration for the Illinois Technical Assistance Projects (ITAPS) Virtual Institute is NOW OPEN! Join us on October 11, 2024 for an extraordinary day of virtual professional ...

Hot off the press, check out the Spring 2024 IESE Elevate Newsletter! Elevate Newsletter - Spring 2024 In this issue, you'll find some great information on upcoming profe...

Family Matters: "Advocating Effectively at an IEP Meeting" During this webinar you will learn strategies to help you effectively advocate at your next IEP meeting. This traini...

Virtual Communities of Practice (COPs) Join the IESE and our Area 5 team monthly for FREE high-quality virtual networking and professional development opportunities from ...

Our Area 1 Team is thrilled to announce some new cohort topics for 2024! The next Communities of Practice (Special Educators Cohort) meets on January 10th, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 via...

Download the full Family Matters PTIC Winter Newsletter HERE

Check out what the IESE Network is up to in the Fall 2023 Elevate Newsletter! Elevate Newsletter - Winter 2023 In this issue, you'll find some great information on upcom...

As teachers, we understand that our students have diverse needs and each has their own unique mix of strengths and areas for growth. Join us as we dig deeper to explore and disc...

Check out what the IESE Network is up to in the Fall 2023 Elevate Newsletter! Elevate Newsletter - Fall 2023 In this issue, you'll find some great information on upcoming p...

IESE NETWORK SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMIT (FOR TEACHERS) Join Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network for our second annual summit specifically designed to meet the needs ...