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Special education summer programs served dozens of students and were featured in local coverage

Bremen CHSD 228 Board of Education · July 22, 2026
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District special education staff reported 40 students participated in the supportive summer school earning 39 semester credits and 25 students participated in the Excel ESY program; the ESY program was highlighted in a local Patch article featuring a Hillcrest teacher and a New Lenox S and T Pizza collaboration.

Special education staff summarized summer offerings and outcomes at Bremen High School: the supportive summer school ran June 8–30 with 40 students who collectively earned 39 semester credits, and the Excel Extended School Year (ESY) program had 25 participants. The presenter noted vocational learning opportunities in Excel ESY, including a collaborative event in which a Hillcrest teacher and a local New Lenox S and T Pizza business hosted a hands-on experience for students.

"Our food safety certified Excel students put their vocational skills into practice by processing work orders, assembling and cooking and serving lunch for both classes to enjoy," the special education representative said. The program was also the subject of a local Patch article that highlighted the partnership and student learning outcomes.

Next steps: The department will continue to develop vocational experiences and share program highlights with the board and community.

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