Southwest Cook County Cooperative
 Association for Special Education


Opening the World Through Education
to Children and Young Adults with Diverse Abilities for over 50 years
 

  

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A Welcome Message from the Director...


Welcome to the Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education (SWCCCASE) website!  SWCCCASE has provided low incidence special education programs and services for eleven public school districts, 113a Lemont, 117 North Palos, 118 Palos,
142 Forest Ridge145 Arbor Park, 146 Tinley Park 159 Matteson,
160 Country Club Hills, 210 Lemont High School, 228 Bremenand
230 Consolidated High School
for over fifty years.  Our dedicated staff members understand the unique strengths and needs of our students and are committed to “Opening the world through education to children and young adults with diverse abilities.”  This is exemplified by Southwest Cooperative’s outstanding national reputation for implementing high quality innovative educational services for students with disabilities.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the SWCCCASE Administrative team, I welcome you to explore our website to learn more about the programs and services provided by our Cooperative.

Gineen O'Neil, Ed.D.

 




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Orientation 2012 Date Set

Orientation for the 2012-2013 school year has been scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 2012. This is a mandatory day of attendance for all staff, so please plan accordingly.

 

 


CD Student Wins First Place at MVCC Art Show

Kyle Shaltz, a student in the CD program at Andrew High school, enrolled in a Ceramics I class the first semester of the 2011-12 school year. He was recognized for his meticulous skill and creative ability within the classroom environment. read more


     


DESTINY Students Host Local Singer

The DESTINY high school occupations class and one DESTINY middle school student had a visit from
Jose Rivera, leader of the band Five Guys Named Moe, on Thursday, January 26th. The Students interviewed Mr. Rivera about working in a band and being on stage. 
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DESTINY Students in APE Class Learn to Stay Fit and Healthy

Students in the DESTINY APE class at Oak Forest High School learn about many ways to stay active and healthy. Besides just participating in sports, students have the opportunity to burn off some calories in the weight room.  read more


     


CD Juniors and Seniors Participate in Festive Pines: Decorate Trees that Represent Tolerance, Acceptance, Peace, and Love

Vanessa Granato-Wagner's Junior/Senior English class (with the support of Para Educators Donna Lindemulder and Patrick Deacy) participated in an Annual Event coordinated by the Victor J. Andrew High School student council. The event, Festive Pines, gave clubs and classes the opportunity to reserve a holiday tree and decorate it per their creative freedom. 
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Well Done,  DHH History Students!



Well done to the History Class in the DHH Department at Lemont High School. Students’ opened a museum displaying and presenting information focused on key concepts of the United States Civil War. Students’ knowledge and enthusiasm was outstanding. 

     


CD Students Decorate Cards for Soldiers


Students in the CD class at Arbor Park Middle School decorated holiday cards for soldiers and medical personnel in Landstuhl Medical Center in Frankfort, Germany. read more

 


Special Olympics Athletes and Cooperative Staff Triumph at M.A.T.P.

Southwest Cooperative athletes participated in the annual M.A.T.P. event which was held at Moraine Valley Community College on November 9, 2011.

 

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Braun Educational Center
Communication Development
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
DESTINY
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Project Challenge
Services
Transition Services
Transitional Employment Program
Vision and O&M Services

Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education
6020 W. 151st Street  | Oak Forest, IL 60452
(Telephone) 708-687-0900 | (TTY) 708-687-2151
(Fax) 708-687-5695

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