"In 2010 all grade levels tested exceeded 90% in reading. Those grade levels tested in math all tested 94% or higher."

Special Services

Welcome to the special services page. We believe that school/family partnerships are key to student success. Providing information to parents allows them to meaningfully participate in their children's education. This page was created to give parents, teachers, and community members important information about the special education and support services in District 57. If you have any additional questions after reviewing this website, please contact Cassie Black, Director of Student Services, at cblack@d57.org or 847-394-7300 x 1016.

Special Services Notices

Khan Academy
11/3/2011

A free world-class education for anyone anywhere.

The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We're a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class...

Tips for Parents
03/22/2010

The following information is adapted from the National Association of School Psychologists and the Crisis Management Institute.

General Guidelines

It is beneficial for parents to use challenging situations...

Learning Focus
11/2/2009

Throughout District 57 incredible teachers are exploring the use of tools and methods to help students achieve to the best of their ability.

Patrick Black, a special education teacher at Fairview recently presented...

Dist 57 Parent Education Parent Support Network
10/9/2009

District 57 parents have created an on-line support network, P.E.P.S. Dist57, to support families with children who have special needs. Taken from their website:

"At our monthly meetings, we come together to talk...

What is Reading Support Services (RSS)
09/24/2009

It is a supplemental reading program intended to assist at risk readers. The service is for students in kindergarten through grade 8. Assistance may be given individually, in small groups or in the classroom. The Reading...

Special Education Entitlement
09/24/2009

The student's IEP team determines eligibility for special education programs and services. A student will be eligible if he/she has a disability, the disability adversely affects the student's educational performance and...

Downloadable documents

The Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, in partnership with Mount Prospect District 57 and its other member districts, conducts an annual needs assessment of parents, general and special education staff, and administrators. An annual needs assessment is required of all recipients of the federal funds provided through the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA).

Needs Assessment
03/7/2013

As a district, we embrace the opportunity to collaborate with parents, as we believe that no one knows your child better than you do. Parents bring an insight to the IEP team that is invaluable. By looking at a wide range of perspectives about a child, we are able to get a complete picture of a student’s strengths and needs and are able to develop a truly “individualized” plan.

Please read the attached .pdf for more on how to communicate with your student's team.

Communicating With Your Child’s IEP Team
11/9/2012

Please see the attached .pdf form for the Home/Hospital Services request for students.

Home/Hospital Services Request Form
10/31/2012

Please see attached .pdf for the Peps November flyer.

Peps November Flyer
10/26/2012

Please see the attached. pdf for a Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of students with disabilities.

Notice of Procedural Safeguards
01/6/2012

Please see attached .pdf for details on Continuum of Services in Special Education in District 57.

Continuum of Services
01/6/2012

Please see attached .pdf brochure detailing Early Childhood Services in District 57.

Early Childhood Services
01/6/2012

Please see attached .pdf form for Prescription for School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for Westbrook School.

Westbrook Prescription for School-Based Occupational Services
03/14/2011

Please see attached .pdf form for Prescription for School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for Lincoln Middle School.

Lincoln Prescription for School-Based Occupational Services
03/14/2011

Please see attached .pdf form for Prescription for School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for Lions Park school.

Lions Park Prescription for School-Based Occupational Services
03/14/2011