Bari Levin Email & Phone Number

United States

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Greater Chicago Area

Special Kids Network is an independent non-profit organization that was created to provide funding for programs that help children and young adults with special needs. Our mission is to create community awareness and raise funds in support of organizations who believe that every child and young adult – regardless of the nature of their background or disability – should be able to enjoy life to its fullest and to participate in the mainstream of their community.

Greater Chicago Area

Eye-To-Eye's mission is to develop a coalition of mentoring programs for labeled students with learning disabilities and to empower these individuals to celebrate their differences and help them find success. Eye-To-Eye's mentoring program is currently being implemented at Golf Middle School.July 2010 - At its July meeting, the Golf 67 School Board recognized Bari Levin for her efforts to develop and grow Golf’s Project Eye-To-Eye program which helps students with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by introducing them to adults who have successfully overcome similar challenges.The strategy of Project Eye-To-Eye is to create mentoring relationships between LD/ADHD students and adults, especially college students and graduates, who have overcome similar obstacles. “I think talking to someone who is aware of what they’re going through is huge for these students”, said Ms. Levin. According to a study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, students who participate in the program show improved attitudes toward school and self-esteem and most important, show an increased desire to attend college.Ms. Levin has been part of the faculty at Golf Middle School for 20 years. While she may not have an actual job title which is appropriate for her unusual role at Golf, she considers herself a “special educator”.And though she never intended this description to be used in this way, we at Golf 67 Parent consider her to be a very “special” educator. We were impressed by her continuing passion for her students. In our conversation, Ms. Levin conveyed energy and enthusiasm for her role, and her comments often revealed the “extra-curricular” activities she undertakes to help our students who are confronting LD/ADHD become successful.by Phil Klafta (Golf School District #67 Parent)

Golf Middle School

I have been in education for 34 years as a special educator. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade special education students.13th year of Eye to Eye mentoring program for our special education students with Northwestern University college students. - Case manager for Individualized Education Plans (IEP) students - Developed and managed IEP's for students - Taught reading & incorporating common core standards to 8th graders - Taught pre-algebra curriculum to 8th graders - Incorporated technology (doc.camera, Youtube,Chromebook, Skype) in lessons - Responsible for reviewing data to determine the effectiveness of both academic and behavior interventions resulting in an increase in overall testing scores, student growth over time - Collaborated with other teachers and parents to best meet the individual needs of each student - Provide a safe environment for students to have both academic and social/emotional needs met

M. Ed.,, Special Education

B. A., Special Education

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Illinois Student Council for Exceptional Children Treasurer of Student Council for Exceptional.