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

Special Services

Visit the Special Services page to learn more about special education entitlement, flexible service delivery, and the Circle of Friends Preschool Program

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...

PEPS
04/30/2010

Please note there is no PEPs meeting in May. Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and staff who have supported our group and attended our meetings this year. Feel free to contact us with questions, comments, or ideas...

PEPS Meeting
04/1/2010

Our next meeting is schedule for Monday, April 5th at 7:00 pm at Lions Park School LRC. Please note this is our last meeting for the school year. If you haven’t had a chance to come to a meeting this year, please come to...

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

Notice of Procedural Safeguards
01/6/2012

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

Continuum of Services
01/6/2012

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

Early Childhood Services
01/6/2012

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

Fairview 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 Fairview School.

Lions Park 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.

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 Lincoln Middle 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 Westbrook School.

Autism Information and Resources
10/14/2010

Please see attached .pdf for numerous resources and information regarding autism, related events and online resources.

Parents Guide to Annual Review
09/24/2009

Please find enclosed information on the Annual Review IEP meeting.