There are several ways to get involved with SEDOL Parents. 

Sign up for the eMail Contact List

In order to facilitate communication between SEDOL families and their Districts, the PAB maintains a contact list of parents and interested parties.  We send out a few messages a year.  You can join that list or change your enrollment through the sedolparents.org website.

Attend Parent Mentor Project Parent Training

SEDOL parent mentors offer training every month during the school year on a variety of topics.  Visit the SEDOL Parent Information page at  www.sedol.k12.il.us , or www.sedolparents.org for a schedule of parent workshops and details. 

Become a Committee Member

As our activities develop, we will be needing volunteers to serve on committees.  Examples of committees might involve encouraging best practices through teacher and staff recognition, newsletter, etc.

Serve as a District Representative

The newly formed District Representative Committee (DRC) consists of approximately one member from every district who acts to facilitate communication between districts.  The PAC meets 3-4 times a year for training, networking, and as needed for communications and special projects.  Initially, the DRC was known as the PAC (Parent Advisory Committee).      

Serve on the Parent Advisory Board (PAB)

The PAB consists of parents and SEDOL staff.  Board members should have some familiarity with special education and leadership skills.  Membership involves attending 1-2 meetings a month, and participating in setting the direction of activities and helping bring them to successful fruition.