WISE Meeting Invitation

Dear Families,

I hope your child is having a successful school year so far! As the Director of Educational Services at Woodland, I work closely with our administrative teams and teachers to ensure we are doing everything possible to support each student and address their unique needs.

We are committed to creating a positive school experience for every child to grow each day. Your partnership plays a vital role in this process, and I truly look forward to collaborating with you throughout the year.

Please see the information below about our first Woodland Inclusion and Special Education Parent Group (WISE) meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. We hope you can join us for this event as well as the others planned for later this school year.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

Sincerely,

Vasiliki Frake, Director of Educational Services

(847) 596-5630

vfrake@dist50.net

WISE stands for Woodland Inclusion and Special Education Empowerment! This is a Special Education Resource Group for parents. Please join our network to help make WISE a great place to connect with other district families, get to know Woodland staff members who can help with resources, and get answers to your questions.

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 5:30 - 7:00

Location: Woodland Educational Support Center (District Office), Oak Room

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Topic: Positive Parenting: The C.U.B. System (Cooperation • Understanding • Behavior)

Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual—but it can come with tools! In this workshop, you’ll learn the C.U.B. System: Cooperation, Understanding, and Behavior. These simple strategies help reduce tantrums, encourage independence, and build your child’s self-esteem using positive reinforcement. Walk away with easy steps you can start using right away at home.

Presenter: Alice Belgrade-Moss, MSEd., LCPC, BCBA

Alice Belgrade-Moss is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years in the fields of behavior and education. She has served as the behavior analyst for Lake Zurich School District #95, Woodland District #50, and Skokie District #68, as well as a consultant to schools and community agencies throughout the Midwest. She is the owner and director of Belgrade Behavior Consulting, LLC a private practice providing home-based behavior coaching and creative, evidence-based interventions for children with special needs and other behavioral challenges. She founded The Potty People, a group dedicated to potty training children with special needs. Alice presents nationally on topics related to children with a variety of challenges, including Autism, ADHD, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Down Syndrome, and other neurological disorders.

For more information on WISE and updates on upcoming meetings, visit the WISE webpage.

• Positive Parenting: The C.U.B. System - Sept. 17
• Understanding the IEP Team - Who’s Who and How They Support Your Child - Nov. 5
• Supporting Behavior at Home - Jan. 21
• Academic Transitions at Woodland D50 - April 15