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Special Education Services

District 116 provides a full continuum of special education and related services to all students who meet requirements in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and mandates from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Each school provides a variety of services to support students. All schools and programs are committed to providing services in the least restrictive environment. This commitment enables students to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum as much as possible.

The goal of special education and related services is to support each student and address the student’s individual needs. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed in collaboration with parents, general education teachers and special education staff on an annual basis. Parents receive updates on their child’s progress/IEP goals at each marking period.

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IEP

Individualized Education Plans

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Screenings & Evaluations

Evaluations for special education

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District Programs

Preschool · Elementary · Secondary · Transition

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Related Services

Occupational and Physical Therapy · School Psychology · Speech Language · Assistive Technology · and more