Founded in 1947, The Cove School in Northbrook is a K-12 school that “provides highly individualized education and life strategies for children with learning disabilities.” Cove was the first school in the country founded to exclusively serve children with learning disabilities. On Feb. 23, 500 parents, alumni, faculty, and guests celebrated the school and raised […]
“My daughter is one of triplets, and when she was in second grade, we could tell that the model of public school instruction was great for her brothers, but not for her,” says Winnetka parent Lisa Flanagan. There’s a school on the North Shore that was right for her, though; The Cove School in Northbrook has been […]
Some children just don’t seem to fit the mold at school. These kids are often very bright, or even gifted, but still struggle. Many are extremely hard workers, putting hours into studying and homework every night. Often, these students do well in school before high school. In high school, however, tests, quizzes and finals become […]
For a child with a disability, a trip to the Field Museum or other typical school outing might not be as fulfilling or successful as it is for other kids. Children with special needs can learn more when locations are chosen carefully—and Winnetka mom Kate Campbell has taken it upon herself to find rewarding field […]
Organizations for parents of kids with special needs are emerging across the country as both parents and schools recognize the benefits for students.
When a child hurts, a parent will do anything to help him. Thus, when Rupert Isaacson found out his son Rowan was autistic in 2004, it was a momentous year. Not only because he discovered the source of his son’s tantrums and non-communication, but also because Rowan met Betsy. A horse. When child and horse […]
Each public school child who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
