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Remote School A safe and diverse learning environment where students feel loved, accepted, and encouraged to reach their full potential by attaining the skills to be emotionally and academically successful individuals. HOW WE HELP Individualized wrap-around support for the students with Academic, Social-Emotional, Behavioral and Attendance needs in West Cook and surrounding regions. WHO WE SERVE Open to all 6th-12th grade students who are medically or emotionally fragile throughout 140 school districts in Cook County, Illinois. With infused advocacy programs, small class sizes, and engaging enrichment opportunities, we support our students' educational, social, and emotional needs at the comfort of their own homes. LEARN MORE ON REMOTE SCHOOL SITE Here our student has thrived and achieved goals for himself that he struggled to believe were possible. He is excelling academically, emotionally and mentally. Our gratitude for West40 and all of its staff is immeasurable. " Parent - Middle School Student BY THE NUMBERS IN 2025-26 82 Total Students Served 617+ C ourses Completed & Passed 100% Eligible Seniors Graduated (19/19) 90 Min./Day Advocate Facilitated SEL Aligned Curriculum 340 Synchronous Min./Day with Teachers and Advocates 23 Partners in West, North, and South Cook County Districts HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. KRISTEN PARSELL Director of Remote School kparsell@west40.org

West40 ISC #2 believes every child deserves a chance for success. We work alongside educators, administrators, families and communities, to ensure students have every opportunity to become who they are meant to be. We will transform every student in West Cook County—regardless of their past or circumstances—into a powerful, influential member of their community. THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHO O LS We believe every child deserves a chance for success COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SERVICES Click the circles to learn more about our programs! Networks Professional Learning Grants Support Student Programs Youth Support Programs Heart 2 Heart Program Community Resources McKinney-Vento Comprehensive Educational Services WE WALK ALONG SIDE STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES. Funded by the state of Illinois and the school districts we serve in West Cook County, we work alongside educators, administrators, families and communities, to ensure students have every opportunity to become who they are meant to be. LEARN MORE ABOUT US LATEST STORIES West40 Introduces Shine to Highlight Our District and Co-Op Partners West40 is proud to introduce “Shine,” our inaugural magazine celebrating all 41 of our district and co-op partners across West Cook County. The fifty-plus page digital publication will be accessible on the West40 website and can be downloaded if our educational partners choose to include it on their websites. You can view the digital version of our magazine here: https://www.west40.org/news We started with an idea to share inspiring stories that shine a light on the people, Jun 4 Illinois Approves Redesigned Elementary Education Content Test Prospective elementary school teachers in Illinois will begin taking a redesigned licensing exam on July 1 that breaks the test into sections and allows them to retake only the portions they did not pass. The Illinois State Board of Education approved cut scores for the new Elementary Education content exam at its May 13 meeting. The exam will use a new “testlet” structure that separates subjects like literacy, math, and science into smaller sections. ISBE officials said th May 22 Family Nights: A West40 Tradition Having a trusted advocate at school to help you focus on attendance and academics can help many students achieve success and walk the stage at graduation. And sharing those relationships with family members during an evening of fun is something West40 takes pride in through its Family Nights. West40’s ALOP teams from the Proviso, Morton, Southern Tier, and Northern Tier areas organize these end-of-year events that bring together students, families, and advocates. It’s not abo May 18

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