Downers Grove Grade School District 58 invites parents to an Erin’s Law parent curriculum night on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 6-7 p.m. at the Longfellow Center, 1435 Prairie Ave.
Parents will learn more about Erin’s Law and the District’s sexual abuse prevention curriculum. Jessica Stewart, assistant superintendent for special services, will lead the conversation. She will be joined by principals, social workers and counselors to answer any questions parents may have.
The District implemented a sexual abuse prevention curriculum in fall 2013 after Gov. Quinn signed Public Act 097-1147, also called Erin’s Law. This mandate requires all schools to provide sexual abuse prevention education and to train teachers on sexual abuse warning signs.
The District provides age-appropriate lessons to equip students with knowledge and skills to protect themselves. Erin’s Law curriculum teaches students body awareness and self-advocacy, as well as skills to recognize good and bad touches and how to tell a trusted adult when something seems wrong.
Please note, this meeting is for parents only.
Parents may request a Spanish translator to attend this meeting by calling their building principal or the District office at 630-719-2768 by Friday, Jan. 23. Any person with a disability who desires reasonable accommodation to attend this meeting may contact Jessica Stewart at 630-719-5824.
For more information on Erin’s Law, please visit www.erinslaw.org.