Next Steps 

Informative, informal training for parents and family members of students with disabilities. Join the NEXT STEPS training team of DuPage County as we focus on planning for a student’s successful transition from high school to adult life.

Dates will be announced soon.

For further information, contact Erin Hoving at 630-942-6783 or [email protected] or Sara Tatham at 630-548-7174 or [email protected]

Next Steps team members include Erin Hoving, Glenbard District 87; Yousef Matariyeh, Lisle High School District 202; Lori O’Connell, Community Unit School District 200; Justin Olson, Elmhurst School District 205; and Sara Tatham, SASED, the School Association for Special Education in DuPage.

TPC Meetings

TPC is composed of representatives from local special education districts and cooperatives, community providers, DHS-DRS staff, adult service providers and parents. The committee has banded together to improve the transition experience from high school to successful adult life for young adults with disabilities. New participants are always welcome.

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, we will be holding meetings virtually. Links to the website and meeting dates are provided below. Presenter information will be listed at a later date.

TPC Website

TPC Meeting Dates

Coffee-Time Conversation

This is an informal discussion group that welcomes anyone who is interested in meeting other parents/caregivers of young adults with disabilities.  Dates will be announced soon
Contact person: Erin Hoving [email protected] or 630-942-6783.