Jim has a B.A. Loyola University of Chicago, a M.A.T. Pacific University, and a J.D. Southern Illinois University.

He has over 30 years experience working with persons with disabilities. He is supported by dedicated and trained educational assistants and professional
consultants.

Mission For The Class

To enable students to achieve their fullest potential in independence and
quality of life as successful adult members of a family, community, and
workplace. Our focus includes:

*Social skills (getting along with others)

*Functional academics (telling time, using money, reading signs, reading
newspapers, etc.)

*Functional daily living routines (dressing for the weather, riding on an
LTD bus, recycling paper, working in a cafeteria etc.)

Our partners include parents, general education teachers, school
administrators, government agencies, local businesses and community leaders.