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MSSE held our annual holiday meeting on 12/6, where we discussed updates, celebrated the holidays, and even had Brandon Wright present on legal updates. We also celebrated 2 Making the […]
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Mid-State staff were invited to be Community Greeters for the days at Morrisonville Elementary. Pictured from left to right: Ingrid Watkins, Kristy Pfalzgraf, Michaela Hartley, Kassi Charles, Tammy Burney, Bobbi […]
Carlinville Speech Language Pathologists hosted their first AAC Parent Support Group meeting. The meeting went well and they had a small turn out and great discussion. Parents reported they felt […]
Staff Spotlight: Crystal Schmidt, SLP in Carlinville, applied for and was AWARDED a “Rural Technology” grant. Crystal was awarded $560 for an iPad, iPad case, and LAMP to make a […]
Happy Physical Therapy Month to our very own PTA, Amy Ashmore, along with all of the wonderful Thera Kids PTs and PTAs (Carrie Downs, Deanne Perry, Kelli Evans, Megan Lilley, […]
Here at MSSE, we are blessed with the best! Chloe Foppe, Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Rick Cina, School Social Worker, are some of the best! Chloe Foppe […]
Natalie Snyders, MS, SLP, presented to our SCISHA group on “Time Saving Tips & Routines for School SLPs”. Natalie is a working Illinois SLP, owner of Snyders Publishing, Inc (www.slpnataliesnyders.com) […]
Dr. Matthew Burns, educational researcher, author, college professor, and School Psychologist, presented to our staff as we continue our efforts to strengthen our academic interventions. His “Small-Group and Individual Reading […]
Barb Goodson, top row, third from left, celebrates her retirement after a remarkable 32 years of service as a Speech Language Pathologist. Barb served the Bond County School District and […]
Bond County High School Featured on KSDK Click here to watch the story
MSSE celebrated their Recognition Celebration on May 3rd. We recognized staff for continuing years of service with Mid-State: 10 years- Crystal Schmidt; 5 years – Lucas Altenberger, Michaela Hartley, Patty […]
April is world Autism awareness month. For the first time ever, the United Nations observed World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, 2024. On this date Autistic individuals from around […]
In honor of the Easter holiday, our MSSE central staff enjoyed an Easter egg hung this morning. From everyone at MSSE, we wish you a relaxing break with your families!
Michaela Hartley, one of our teachers for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, presented at the CEC conference last week in San Antonio. Michaela noted, “The positive responses received for rural deaf […]
Kristen White, current Psychologist Intern, was officially hired as a School Psychologist to join our MSSE family during our December board meeting. Kristen will be joining the Hillsboro school district, […]
Joan Saatkamp, Transition Specialist for Edinburg and South Fork, organized a Senior Conference that was held on Friday, November 3rd at LLCC in Taylorville. The speakers included Jared Beckham, CEO […]
MSSE’s admin group attended the 2023 IAASE Fall Conference in Tinley Park. The group networked with other special education administrators, were inspired by keynote speakers, and attended many breakout sessions. […]
Bobbi, Our team is really fortunate to have you as a leader. Thank you for constantly inspiring us to do our best.
Happy First Day of Student Attendance, South Fork! Pictured are some of our South Fork staff: Sarah Turner, Andrea Hughes, Amy Knodle, and Kassie Charles.
Scarlett Vanzo, School Social Worker, presented at the ROE for the New Teacher Academy. Her presentation was on SEL- In Your Classrooms. Great job, Scarlett!