If teachers were not willing to make adjustments and work together, this would not happen. Who gets to go Every year, Buckingham has about 45 students, and Sullivan sets aside 16 seats for its transfer students. This is what we look for. Once students are selected, both schools work to make sure the transition is smooth and the students are supported. The team from Buckingham is in frequent communication with Sullivan' s staff.
Parents are part of the process from the start.
They told me what their goals were for Brandon and what they expected. As soon as Buckingham students arrive at Sullivan, they begin seeing Buckingham's transplanted staff, Michael Litow and his assistant, Earline Williams, who keep track of how they are doing academically and how well they manage their behavior. The center has offices in Oak Park and Naperville. Teacher Mike Litow helps colleagues accomodate the influx of special ed students who transfer to Sullivan from Buckingham. His skills are central to what makes this program great.