Welcome to SPEED District 802, Marvin Lorde! Mr. Lorde is SPEED's new Assistant Principal at the Program for Adapive Learning. He brings a variety of skills to our district including building inclusive classrooms. Check out his flyer for more information. We are excited to have you as part of the SPEED Family, Marvin!

Welcome to SPEED District 802, Alisia Cameron! Ms. Cameron is SPEED's new Assistant Principal at the Early Learning Center. Alisia brings a wealth of experience to the team. Check out her flyer for more information. We are excited to have you as part of the SPEED Family, Alisia!

Welcome to SPEED District 802, Andrea Powell! Ms. Powell is SPEED's new Director of Business and Finance. She has served the south suburbs in many different roles in public education. Check out her flyer for more information. We are excited to have you as part of the SPEED Family, Andrea!

Congratulations to former SPEED paraprofessional and now new Program for Adaptive Learning Certified Teacher, Scarlett Washington! Scarlett completed SPEED's Grow Your Own program and will be a new teacher starting this Fall. We are proud of all your hard work and can't wait to see you in the classroom!

SPEED District 802 is hiring! Check out the flyer for a list of positions.

🎉 SPEED 802 End-of-the-Year Celebration 🎉

As another incredible school year comes to a close, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our dedicated staff members. Your hard work, passion, and commitment to our students have made this year truly meaningful and successful.

Thank you for everything you do each day to support our students, families, and one another. We are proud of all that we have accomplished together and grateful to have such an outstanding team.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, safe, and relaxing summer break. ☀️
Here's to a wonderful summer and an even greater 2026–2027 school year ahead. We look forward to seeing you all back in the fall!

#SPEED802 #EndOfYearCelebration #ThankYouStaff #TeamSPEED #HaveAGreatSummer"

Congratulations to all the SPEED Athletes who competed at the State Finals last weekend! Our students brought home some hardware with them. Way to go athletes, coaches, families, and all who make our students successful in the classroom and on the fields!

Congratulations to the Early Learning Center Staff of the Month for May 2026!

Mary Joy Sanchez
Tamika Frelix
Lynn Ritter

🎉 SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement Celebrates Dr. Tina Halliman as 2026 Superintendent of Distinction 🎉
We are proud to announce that Dr. Tina Halliman, Superintendent of SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction for the IASA – South Cook Region. She was recognized at the Illinois Association of School Administrators Awards Luncheon in Springfield, Illinois.
This prestigious, peer-selected honor recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to student success—qualities Dr. Halliman demonstrates each and every day.
Under Dr. Halliman’s leadership, SPEED proudly embraces this year’s theme: “Empowered by Ability. Driven by Data.” Guided by the belief that we focus on what’s possible for every student and use data to make it measurable, actionable, and real, she continues to lead with vision, compassion, and purpose.
Her dedication has strengthened SPEED’s mission as a collaborative cooperative of 15 member districts, providing specialized instruction, related services, and individualized supports to nearly 700 students ages 3–21 with disabilities. Through inclusive practices, strategic planning, and meaningful partnerships with families and districts, Dr. Halliman has helped ensure students receive impactful, high-quality, and cost-efficient services that empower growth and success.
Dr. Halliman’s leadership continues to inspire staff, families, and the communities we proudly serve, while creating opportunities for every student to reach their fullest potential.
💙 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tina Halliman on this exceptional and well-deserved recognition! 👏
#CongratulationsDrHalliman #SuperintendentOfDistinction #SPEEDSEJA #EmpoweredByAbilityDrivenByData #LeadershipExcellence

Congratulations to the Academy for Lifelong Learning Staff of the Month for April 2026, Jennifer Henderson!

Congratulations to the Program for Adaptive Learning staff of the month for March 2026!

Annalie Madsen
Ronald McDowell
Tim Ehrenfeld

Congratulations to the Early Learning Center staff of the month for March 2026!

Danielle Frias
Jefferson Clamor
Kristin Paul

🏀 From the Big Ten to Eagles Court! 🦅

A huge thank you to the NCAA and Big Ten Senior Vice President Brad Taylor for supporting our IES students with the donation of basketballs! As March Madness approaches, our students are even more excited to hit the court.

Your thoughtful contribution gives our students greater opportunities to engage in one of their favorite sports while building important life skills like teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

We appreciate your support of our students and our school community. The Eagles are ready to play!

Each year, schools across Illinois celebrate Respect Week. We take pride in participating here at SPEED! This celebration is derived from the Spread the Word Campaign that originally worked to promote the end of using derogatory terms to describe people with disabilities. This campaign now focuses on inclusion for people with disabilities. In Illinois, we celebrate “Respect for All” each year to promote respect for all students with disabilities.

Check out who was hanging out with Principal Kafele discussing leadership; SPEED's own Director of Programs and Services, Bridgette McNeal! You can watch the session with the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/live/B9lKnDd0rbc?si=zwF_kaFpDYvZ3P9L

The SPEED building is all decked out in celebration of Black History Month. Beautiful work, Early Learning Center, Program for Adaptive Learning, and Independence Elementary!

Congratulations to the Early Learning Center's Staff of the Month for February 2026!

Alexis Castillo
Gay Carreon
Mae Shelton