IVCIL'S Annual Teen Summit is:
- 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.
What kinds of things do we do at the Teen Summit?
- 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
- Resource fair with agencies that offer assistance to support Transition out of high school
- Snacks and lunch provided
- Prizes and t-shirt are given
Where is the Teen Summit usually held?
Illinois Valley Community College, which
- is accessible for persons who use a wheelchair
- promotes Transition as the participants get a glimpse of college life
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE DATE AND INFORMATION ON THE NEXT TEEN SUMMIT
Teen Summit Application can be printed from the link at the bottom of this page
This
year’s Teen Summit was held at IVCC on
Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The day began with The Tortoise & The Hare skit by staff followed by Self Advocacy Jeopardy. 20 young people attended and received information on Transitioning through
the Teen Summit entitled "Transition
Olympics: Passing the Torch to Life After High School". The Teen
Summit is designed to foster independent living skills and self-advocacy
skills. We had USA Olympic Teams
represented by the students in attendance to participate in the activities for
the day. The teams were: Gymnastics,
Track & Field, Equestrian & Baseball.
There were presentations on "Internet Safety" by Sarah Migas
from The Illinios Attorney General’s Office, "Welcome to the Real World
" which simulated a month of daily spending, budgeting, and bill paying by
the U of I Bureau & LaSalle County Extension Offices, and "Parade of
Choices” in which participants created a pennant showing their choices for
future independent living by Consuelo Puente & Stacy Yusim from Equip for
Equality. The day came to a close with an
awards ceremony where each participant received a torch trophy, gold medal and
a patriotic bag with many prizes. Each
participant received a t-shirt, visor, many prizes, lunch and snacks. 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!
IVCIL's 8th Annual Teen Summit pictures from 6-18-08
