Counseling Corner: Willowbrook Guidance Department shares information about Options Fair for students with special needs

At District 88, providing opportunities and supports for all students to succeed inside the classroom and beyond is a top priority.

As part of that focus, the Willowbrook Guidance Department invites Willowbrook and Addison Trail students who have IEPs and 504 plans and their parents/guardians to attend the West Suburban Options Fair Consortium’s 3rd Annual Options Fair.

The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, 1920 S. Wiesbrook Road in Wheaton. The Options Fair is for high school and transition-age students with all levels of special needs and their families. The goal is to connect students and their families with resources that are essential for their future.

Representatives will be on hand to discuss post-secondary education and alternative education, as well as a variety of agencies that can provide assistance. There also will be programs on the following topics: post-secondary education, alternative educational opportunities, employment services, vocational day programs, government programs, legal resources, recreational opportunities, residential resources and health resources. Participants can attend breakout strands with information about college-degree-earning programs, college experience/certificate programs and adult agencies as well. Each session will provide a 15-minute overview of the respective program.

For more information about the fair, go to http://optionsfair.org.