EXCEL
NEDSRA works cooperatively with 52 schools in 18 different school districts to implement Experiential Community Education and Leisure (EXCEL). Through EXCEL, NEDSRA staff work in partnership with teachers to provide students with a variety of quality programs that complement the curriculum being taught in the classroom and which are based on the Illinois Learning Standards.
Popular EXCEL programs include:
- Maps and Metra
- Pet-Facilitated Therapy
- Pen Pals
- Go Green
- Zoo Troop
- Art Therapy
- Weird Science
Educator Benefits
- Reinforce concepts being taught in the classroom
- Alternative teaching methods combining play and exploration
- Supportive of Illinois Learning Standards (ILS)
- Affordable programs with transportation included
- NEDSRA staff take care of program details
Student Benefits
- Hands-on activities that are fun and educational
- Creates awareness of community resources
- Assists in physical, social, intellectual and emotional development
- Develops healthy leisure interests through leisure education
Click here to download the most recent EXCEL manual.
For more information regarding the EXCEL program including starting
the program for your students, contact Annie Machynia (630) 576-4038.
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