DEI Parent Groups

  • African-American Community Engagement (AACE)

    Description: The African-American Community Engagement (AACE) group – formerly known as the African-American Parent Advisory Committee – is open to all parents and community members. All discussion topics will focus on issues that impact the Black/African-American community. AACE was designed to ensure that our African-American parents and community members have a space to share ideas and key concepts. Our team works diligently to provide these opportunities and validate the experiences of our parents and community members. 

    Outcome: The goals of AACE are to provide parent/guardian education and support, partner with families to surface and address school-related needs, and cultivate community and networking opportunities for those who are a part of the Black/African-American community.

    Meeting Schedule: All meetings will occur at Dundee-Crown High School from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    • October 7, 2024 - How to Ensure Student Safety with Social Media 

    • November 4, 2024 - Educational Accountability: How to Support Your Student with Educational Success 

    • December 2, 2024 - School Safety and Discipline

    • February 3, 2025 - Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Why they Matter 

    • March 3, 2025 - Community Service: Opportunities for Students to Give Back

    Additional Information: For more information about the African-American Community Engagement forum, please contact Adrian Harries at adrian.harries@d300.org.
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  • LGBTQLearningSpace

    LGBTQ+ Learning Space 

    Purpose: The purpose of our LGBTQ+ Parent Learning Space is to create a forum that encourages community among parents and District 300 stakeholders seeking to learn more about concepts relevant to the educational experiences of those within the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, this space aims to serve as a safe place for parents who are a part of, parents who have children who are a part of, and allies of the LGBTQ+ community to engage in learning experiences around various topics concerning their children and/or students in District 300.

    Outcome: The goal for this space is to increase our community's knowledge about topics and issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. We hope the increased awareness leads to a greater sense of community and better support for all our students, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.

    Meeting Schedule: All meetings will occur at District 300 Central Office in Conference Room A from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    • December 9, 2024 - PFLAG

    • April 14, 2025 - Nat Duran

    Additional Information: For more information about the LGBTQ+ Parent Learning Space, please contact Kellye Stefanski at kellye.stefanski@d300.org.
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  • LGBTQParentSupportGroup(LGBTQGroup)

    LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group

    Purpose: The purpose of the LGBTQ+ Support Group is to provide a safe space for parents who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, parents who have children who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and allies of the LGBTQ+ community to discuss issues relevant to the educational experience throughout District 300.

    Outcomes: Participants in the LGBTQ+ Support Group will be able to partner with District 300 staff to surface and address the school-related needs of LGBTQ+ students, families, and allies. Additionally, participants will build community and networking opportunities among those within the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

    Meeting Schedule: All meetings will occur at District 300 Central Office in Conference Room A from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    • September 9, 2024 - Transitioning to a new school and preparing for a new school year

    • November 11, 2024 - Allyship with LGBTQ+ Community

    • January 13, 2025 - Reflections upon LGBTQ+ Inclusion 

    • March 10, 2025 - Day of Silence

    Additional Information: For more information about the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group, please contact Sydney Osborn at sydney.osborn@d300.org.
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Additional Parent Groups

  • BilingualParentAdvisoryCommittee

    Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC)

    Description: The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is a district-sponsored organization centered around the interests and needs of bilingual students and parents. The committee serves as an opportunity for our bilingual parents, students, and community members to engage in the educational process and shape education in District 300. 

    Goals: The primary objective of the committee is to work as a collaborative team with the families of students in the English Learners (EL) Program and our schools. The committee strives to provide family support and information about programs, learning opportunities, and family engagement activities that will assist and support the needs of bilingual families.

    Meeting Dates: BPAC will meet on the following dates from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; meeting locations are included below.

    • September 18, 2024 - Title I Grant - Carpentersville Middle School cafeteria

    • November 6, 2024 - College and Career Readiness - Dundee-Crown High School cafeteria

    • February 12, 2025 - Managing Student Emotions - Dundee-Crown High School cafeteria

    • May 7, 2025 - Support and Report/BPAC Board elections - Dundee-Crown High School cafeteria

    Additional Information: For more information about the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee, please contact David Rojas at david.rojas@d300.org.
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  • SpecialEducationParentNetwork

    Special Education Parent Network

    Description: The District 300 Special Education Parent Network – formerly known as the Family Community Network – started as a partnership with the Special Education Parent Liaison Program over 20 years ago to provide educational opportunities to families of special needs students. The purpose of the Special Education Parent Network is to educate and support District 300 special education parents on a wide range of topics. We provide training and workshops for parents, school personnel, and the community to improve the quality of their relationships, provide parent networking opportunities, facilitate support groups, and to develop and sustain school and family relationships. 

    Outcomes: Families who participate in the Special Education Parent Network will be able to partner with District 300 staff and outside support organizations to address the needs of their child. Additionally, participants will be able to connect and network with those in the special needs community.

    Meeting Dates: The Special Education Parent Network will meet on the following dates during the 2024-25 school year. Meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at District 300 Central Office in Conference Room A.

    We ask that all attendees sign up for meetings by clicking here.

    Additional Information: For more information about the Special Education Parent Network, please contact Shelley Nacke, assistant superintendent of Education Services for District 300, at shelley.nacke@d300.org or 847-551-8331 or liaison Judy Ruffulo at judyruffulo@specialednetwork.org or 847-551-1780.

    To learn more about District 300 Education Services, please visit www.d300.org/EducationServices.
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