| District 117 Department of Special Education |
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Director of Special Education
Janet Frichtl
email: jfrichtl@d117.org
phone: 847-838-7288
fax: 847-838-7317 |
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ACHS Coordinator
Terry Dewing
email: tdewing@sequoits.com
phone: 847-838-7638
ACHS Special Education |
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LCHS Coordinator
Brie Cederna
email: bcederna@lakeseagles.com
phone: 847-838-7296
LCHS Special Education |
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Secretary
Jennifer Kamin
email: jkamin@sequoits.com
phone: 847-838-7778 |
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Secretary
Ruth Ketterhagen
email: rketterhagen@d117.org
phone: 847-838-7288 |
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Mission Statement
Community High School District 117 is committed to providing all students with a disability a free and appropriate public education
in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent possible. The Special Education Department strives to meet students' needs
by providing them appropriate services and programs in reaching their post-secondary goals and outcomes.
CHSD 117 adheres to all federal and state policies and regulations pertaining to the availability and implementation of special education and 504 services. |
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| Programs & Services |
| Consultation/Collaboration |
| The consultation service program is a minimal service delivery program designed to meet the needs of individual students. These students need little academic assistance, can self-advocate, and can independently seek academic assistance on a majority of coursework. Students who receive consultation services are fully mainstreamed in District 117 course and electives. |
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| Resource/Study Skills |
The resource program is designed to meet the needs of students with mild disabilities who may need tutorial and organizational assistance. The students in this program are primarily mainstreamed in District 117 courses and electives. Resource services are provided on a flexible delivery model that will vary based on each student's needs. Resource is a service and does not count for course credit.
The study skills course specifically emphasizes important academic skills, vocabulary, content, and strategies associated with taking the PSAE/ACT. Practice tests and sample questions will be given to students to prepare them in taking tests. Curriculum will focus on organization skills and enhancing the student's ability to utilize a variety of study strategies in all of their courses. |
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| Instructional Services |
| The instructional program is designed to meet the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities who may need extensive assistance and/or instructional courses. Instructional classes provide more individual attention than mainstream classes are able to provide. These classes offer differentiated instruction and the content delivery is multi-modal in nature. Instructional classes will be selected based on the individual student's ability level in each subject area. |
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| Learning Opportunities Program (LOP) |
| This program is intended to students who need a modified curriculum and support in one or more academic areas. Support may also include assisting students in functional skills, such as getting around the building and handling lunch, lockers, or buses. Students in the LOP classes take all required courses and meet all high school credit requirements. There is a strong focus on post-high school needs and goals. Field trips are taken in the community to encourage employment opportunities and to learn about student interests. The students work with a pre-vocational coordinator to gain experience in the work community. |
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| Related Services |
| Related services are available to District 117 special education students. Some services are provided through SEDOL staff. Services include individual and group counseling, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, assistive technology, transition services, and hearing impaired services. |
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| Post-Secondary/Transition Services |
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| SEDOL (Special Education District of Lake County) |
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| Online Resources |
Click here to view helpful online resources about special education, compiled by the District 117 Department of Special Education.
Surveys: click here to take the student survey; click here to take the parent survey |
