Students from member districts enjoyed the 2nd annual Transition Resources/Job Fair on May 8, 2026 at Irving School. We are so grateful for the support of our vendors and donors!

8th grade students from several member districts participated in the Welcome to the Real World interactive budgeting event, hosted in cooperation with the U of I Extension office from Breese in late April 2026. 

Select students from the Sandoval and South Central PECT classes, as well as parents and staff from BLC, spent the morning of November 24 at Kaskaskia Workshop to learn more about supported employment options, both on-site and in the community. 

The Carlyle PECT class, led by teacher Amanda Fruend, enjoyed a visit to Community Link in Breese on November 18 to learn more about potential employment opportunities in the future. 

The PECT classes from Carlyle, Sandoval and South Central HS toured Kaskaskia College and enjoyed a presentation by Terri Freeman from the Disability Supports Office on November 14. 

(Missing group pic from South Central HS)

The High School Transition Resources/Job Fair held May 9, 2025 at Irving School was a resounding success!

Kaskaskia College provided their Mobile Manufacturing Lab to allow students to gain hands-on experiences with various trades, such as welding and robotics. It was a very popular stop during the fair!

Kaskaskia College was well represented by various departments both inside and outside of the building. We are grateful for their support!

Vendors filled the auditorium and Bond Room at Irving School to provide information and resources to students, families and district staff that support students with disabilities. Many wonderful connections were made throughout the day!

Welcome to the Real World: 8th Grade Money Management Event 4/28/25

We are grateful for all of the hard work of the U of I Extension office from Breese for bringing this interactive program to our students!