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TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 @TrueNorth804

Welcome to the official Twitter account for TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804! #TrueNorth804

Joined January 2021
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Mr. Fine and Mr. Donart’s Sports and Leisure class recently volunteered at Aliya Senior Center in Highwood! Students enjoyed playing Bingo and engaging with the residents. We love to see our students getting involved in our community!
students engaging with elderly by playing bingo at local nursing home

ALT students engaging with elderly by playing bingo at local nursing home

students engaging with elderly by playing bingo at local nursing home

ALT students engaging with elderly by playing bingo at local nursing home

students engaging with elderly by playing bingo at local nursing home

ALT students engaging with elderly by playing bingo at local nursing home
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Registration is now open for professional learning opportunities during the 2025-26 school year! These sessions are FREE to anyone who is employed by one of our member districts and for TrueNorth employees. Learn more and register today: truenorth804.org/our-service…
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Summer days are for water play! Recently, Arbor Academy students enjoyed the warmth and sunshine with a water day focusing on play skills and social skills with their peers.
students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

ALT students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

ALT students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

ALT students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad

ALT students enjoying water play outdoors with a slip and slide and splash pad
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Save the date! The first day of school for students at TrueNorth campus programs is Thursday, Aug. 21. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back in our buildings. Enjoy the rest of your summer break!
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We hope all of our families and staff are enjoying their summer break! As you are planning for the next school year, here is our 2025-26 TrueNorth District calendar for programs in TrueNorth buildings. View and download the 2025-26 calendar today! bit.ly/4eGHurp
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Extended School Year is well underway! We’re proud of our Arbor Junior High students working hard on important life skills, all while having fun.
students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

ALT students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

ALT students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

ALT students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring

ALT students participating in activities in the classroom including building blocks, foam, and coloring
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Erin McMorrow, Erica Paulsen, and Jan Garcia presented at the 2025 Career Connections Conference on the importance of making Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs inclusive, accessible, and equitable for all students. Thank you for representing our organization!
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July is National Disability Pride Month! At TrueNorth, we show our disability pride with our commitment to inclusive communities that equally value all people and inspire them to be active participants in our world.
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Happy Independence Day! We wish our community a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. Once again, the @CityHPIL has thoughtfully structured events to celebrate our country’s independence as well as honor those lives lost three years ago. Learn more: cityhpil.com/news_detail_T21…
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TrueNorth offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
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Towards the end of the school year, many of our partner districts had a chance to take their students on fishing field trips! Many fish were caught and even more memories were made! Thanks to our team for making this unique experience happen for so many students!
students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

ALT students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

ALT students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

ALT students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish

ALT students and staff fishing and showing photos of their fish
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Before the end of school, TrueNorth’s Little Adventurers class celebrated their last day with a family picnic. Thank you families for sharing your children with us! Happy summer!
early childhood students enjoying a picnic outdoors

ALT early childhood students enjoying a picnic outdoors
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Dr. Kurt A Schneider, Dr. Carol Michels, MK Coletto and Danielle Ritchy provided a day-long administrative academy for @KCSD96 on the topic of systemic inclusive education. Participants reviewed data and discussed Indicators of Best Practices.
Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

ALT Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

ALT Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

ALT Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

ALT Truenorth staff and member district staff engaging in professional learning in conference rooms

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TrueNorth offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Our offices will be open on Friday, June 20.
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Last week, TrueNorth celebrated our graduates across our various programs. Congratulations to our graduates!
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Extended school year, or summer school, begins on Monday, June 16! We hope our students had a relaxing one-week break and now it’s time to get back to learning.
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Congratulations to our 2024-25 retirees! Thank you for your commitment to our mission and for all that you have done to support our students, staff and families. Enjoy a relaxing retirement! - Judy Burkhardt-Kaufman - Gail Freeman - Ellen Multack - Pam Palmersheim - Lisa Tonachel
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ALT graphic that reads congrats 2024-25 retirees Judy Burkhardt-Kaufman Gail Freeman Ellen Multack Pam Palmersheim Lisa Tonachel

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Myth: “Inclusion isn’t fair isn’t fair to other students.” Assertions can be made that resources for students with learning differences take away resources from other students. Fact: Research shows inclusive education benefits all students by promoting empathy and collaboration.
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Today is the last day of school! TrueNorth thanks all of our families and staff for collectively supporting our students throughout the entire 2024-2025 school year. It takes a village and our collaborative efforts help make a difference in the lives of our students.
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TrueNorth students celebrate the same milestones as students within community school districts. Last week North Academy Middle School and High School students graduated! We are so proud of them and grateful to their families and our staff for helping them experience such success.
students, families and staff celebrating graduates in the nsa gym

ALT students, families and staff celebrating graduates in the nsa gym
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