What We Do & How We Help

• Connection

  • Collaborate with each school’s administration and PTO/PTA

  • Partner with relevant public and nonprofit organizations, including:

    • Wilmette Public Schools Department of Student Services

    • Wilmette Public Library

  • Share relevant events, resources, and information through:

    • Email newsletter

    • Website

    • Facebook page and WhatsApp group

• Inclusion: 

  • Identify opportunities to increase inclusion and accessibility at school and community events

  • Collaborate with schools and event organizers to identify and reduce barriers to participation

  • Provide volunteer support and share practical ideas to help make events more welcoming and accessible

  • Promote opportunities for children and families with diverse developmental, learning, and behavioral needs to participate and feel a sense of belonging

• Community: 

  • PASS39-hosted gatherings

    • Park playdates

    • Parent coffee meetups

  • Partner organization events

    • Parent education and resource-sharing events

    • Inclusive family activities and events

  • One-on-one connections with PASS39 parent representatives

    • New to the school or new to the 504/IEP process? Connect with a parent who can relate :) PASS39 Parent Representatives are here to help! 

  • Join our team and help make Wilmette a more inclusive, supportive community for all families

    • We are always looking for volunteers and can work around your schedule and interests. 

What we are not

• PASS39 is not the answer to every need. It is a connector that helps families find the people, resources, relationships, and community that already exist.

• Because PASS39 is a parent-led, volunteer-run organization, we’re not in a position to advise families about an individual child’s placement, services, or what a particular school or district should be providing. We also aren’t legal or special education experts, so we wouldn’t want to provide information that might be incomplete or misleading.

• Questions about your child’s individual needs, available programming, placement options, or how Illinois requirements apply to your particular situation would really be best directed to your child’s school team and the District 39 Student Services department. From our experience, they are the most appropriate resources to speak with you about your child’s circumstances and the options available within the district.