IVCIL'S Annual Teen Summit is:
- an annual all day conference event in June each year
- for students between the ages of 13 and 21 and who are still in high school.
- designed for youth who have a disability and who live in LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, or Stark Counties. This includes any youth with an IEP or 504 plan.
- an exciting event for an educational and empowering opportunity where teens will enhance their skills to better transition beyond high school.
- designed to foster independent living skills and self-advocacy skills.
- Skit performed by IVCIL employees on the theme of the Teen Summit
- Workshops and Trainings on topics that will support Transition out of high school
- Fun activities
- Snacks and lunch provided
- Prizes and t-shirt are given
Where is the Teen Summit usually held?
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
- is accessible for persons who use a wheelchair
- promotes Transition as the participants get a glimpse of college life
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The 11th Annual Teen Summit was "Out of This World"
The 11th Annual Teen Summit "Mission Transition - Prepare for Blastoff to Life After High School" was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. We began the day with a video on "Astronaut Training", showing pictures of the teens that came to the last teen social and that focused on learning Independent Living skills. Next was a training by the Dept. of Rehabilitation on “Preparing to Find Employment in the Real Galaxy”, then we heard from Financial Plus Credit Union on “Using a Debit Card in the Universe”, we had a lunch of pizza, vegetables and snacks, we played the "Space Walk" game with questions concerning Independent Living skills. Last we heard from Prairie State Legal Services and Equip for Equality on “The Fair Housing Act” and “Igniting Your Dreams and Goals”. We had a cockpit viewing area where the participants could see the stars and planets. In the middle of the day there was a meteor shower all focused at Marla.
A good time was had by all! Everyone got a copy of the video, a t-shirt, hat, wing pin and other prizes. They also had their picture taken as an astronaut. We had pizza for lunch.
The participants’ evaluations told us that they enjoyed the day and were generally happy with everything offered. I would like to sincerely thank everyone that had a part in making the day such a big success, especially the IVCIL staff, ARRA workers & volunteers!
Thank you to these sponsors: Badge-a-minit/best impressions, Beck oil, Cadbury Schweppes, Creations Unlimited, DHS/DRS, Equip for Equality, Financial Plus Credit Union, Hoovers mfg. Company, Hy-Vee, IVCC, Jewel food, Papa John’s pizza, Staples, and Wal-Mart.
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IVCIL's 9th Annual Teen Summit pictures from 6/24/09