SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Welcome to the BBCHS Special Education Department Webpage

Our Mission

Working together to encourage independence, confidence and the ability to ensure a productive and successful life.

Message from the director: Paula Grimes

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students at work program

The Students At Work Program allows students with an IEP to gain academic credit while working on or off campus normally during the school day. The Work Porgram normally is available to sophomores through seniors who would beneift from improving their employment skills. Sophomores are often placed in a work site for about an hour during their school day. Juniors and Seniors gain employment in community based jobs and normally leave the school building earlier than their peers to go to work. If you would like more information or have any questions about this program please contact Sue Crabtree or Kevin Peterson.

special Olympics

The Special Olympic teams of BBCHS continue to build on its tradition of sportsmanship, fair play and success in and out of the sports arena. Our students have the opportunity to compete competitively with other Special Olympic programs in Basketball, Swimming and Track & Field. For additional information please visit the BBCHS Special Olympics homepage.

BEST BUDDIES

Best Buddies is a club that provides matches between students with disabilities and general education students. Participating students with disabilities will have a team of buddies who will provide one-to-one friendships. Club members can take part in monthly club activities or schedule social outings on their own.
Approximately 200 BBCHS students join Best Buddies annually and the chapter has been awarded the Illinois Chapter of the Year and the International Chapter of the Year.

For general information on Best Buddies go to www.bestbuddiesillinois.org. BBCHS Best Buddy members can get chapter information at www.bestbuddiesonline.org.