PASSWORD>aaZe0/9aBQ.mwAs Leach has noted in a previous posting, the Illinois State Board of Education is proposing dramatic changes in certifiction of special education teachers. It will require special ed teachers to teach students in all seven catogories of disabilities, regardless of their training. If you are concerned/have questions about the changes, please send e-mails to the RULES comment center ([email protected]) and/or attend and testify at one or more of the following hearings: [Phone numbers listed are to obtain directions to the hearing]Tuesday, March 6, 2001: ELGINElgin Community College - Business Conference Center,1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois. Phone 847-931-3925.Q & A: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Testimony from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 7, 2001: CHICAGOClemente High School, 1147 N. Western Ave.,Chicago, Illinois. Phone 773-534-4000.Q & A: 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Testimony from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Monday, March 12, 2001: SPRINGFIELDSpringfield High School - Commons Area 101 S. Lewis,Springfield, Illinois. Phone 217-525-3100.Q & A: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Testimony from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 14, 2001: HILLSIDEProviso West High School, 4701 Harrison St.,Hillside, Illinois. Phone 708-865-9330Q & A: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Testimony from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Monday, March 19, 2001: BELLEVILLEHigh School, West Campus Cafeteria, 2600 W. Main,Belleville, Illinois. Phone 618-222-8215.Q & A: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Testimony from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 28, 2001: REND LAKE (INA)Rend Lake College Student Center468 N. Ken Gray, Ina, Illinois. Phone 618-437-5321Q & A: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Testimony from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.