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Student Services
District 68 strives to be a learning community that inspires our students’ fullest academic and human potential, encourages continuous improvement, and contributes positively to our diverse, multicultural society. District 68 can implement various supports and monitor a student’s progress in general education through the Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) when academic and/or behavioral concerns arise.
If a student is not making expected progress when receiving support through MTSS, a special education evaluation may be warranted. Students who are found eligible for special education services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) receive special education services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which is developed by the IEP team to meet the student’s unique learning needs
Special Education Process
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District 68 provides a continuum of special education services for children with a variety of individual needs in cooperation with the Niles Township District for Special Education #807.
Section 504:
Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) may qualify for services under Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, if the student: (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (2) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (3) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment. If you believe your student meets one of the above categories and requires reasonable accommodations, you may contact the Student Services department, for more information regarding the identification, assessment, and placement of your student.
Early Childhood Services:
The district provides free developmental screenings for preschool-aged children in all developmental areas to include speech and language, learning, social interaction, motor skills, and vision and hearing acuity. Monthly screenings are available within Niles Township schools. If you have concerns about your child's developmental skills, please call 847-677-4560 to make a screening appointment for your preschooler. Appointments are required so that staff can appropriately address developmental concerns.
Related Service Log Notice:
The District maintains related service logs that document the type and number of minutes of related service administered under a student's individualized education plan (IEP). These related service logs will be available to parents/guardians at a student's annual review IEP meeting. Parents/guardians may also request, at any time, a copy of any IEP related service log maintained for their child. The school district will have 10 days to fulfill this request. Please direct any requests to the Director of Special Services.
If you have questions about special education services, contact your building principal or Elisa Leporini, Director of Student Services, at 847-568- 8902 for additional information.