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Special Education Department

Lake Park High School District 108 provides a free and appropriate program of special education services for exceptional children who are residents of the District and between the ages of 14 and 21. Anyone having knowledge of students whose needs are not adequately being met should contact the District office at 630-295-5420. Concern about a student's progress in school and /or requests for an evaluation should be directed to the student's guidance counselor.

It is the intent of the District that no individual, solely by reason of his/her disability, should be excluded from participating in any Lake Park program or activity. Anyone having knowledge of instances of discrimination should contact the District office.

Special Education Teachers

Courses

Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorder Programs

The Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorder program is a cross-categorical, departmentalized program that meets the educational and behavioral needs of identified students.

Cross-Categorical Pre-Vocational Program

This program is designed for students who need a different type of educational program which develops academic, vocational, and independent living skills within a self-contained program. Academic and daily living skills are taught throughout the student’s high school experience. Students learn to secure and maintain a job, develop essential life skills needed to function within society, and make the transition from school to work. Courses offered to the student include: Pre-Vocation Class, Pre-Vocation Job, English, Math, World History, U.S. History, Government, Science, and Health.

Self-Contained Alternative Program

A Self-Contained program is offered for students who need a very structured environment, immediate feedback, and specialized instruction. Behavior change, self-concept development, group counseling, and values clarification are part of this program. Academic courses taught help a student meet graduation requirements.

Private Placement

Students classified with certain disabilities may be scheduled to attend classes operated by the North DuPage Special Education Cooperative or other public or private facilities. These students may be moderately to severely cognitively handicapped; blind; visually impaired; deaf; hearing impaired; or have learning, behavior, and/or emotional problems.

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