Student Services
Skokie School District 73.5’s vision is to build a “foundation for learning, leadership, and life.”
As the Student Services Department, it is our mission to coordinate programs to meet the diverse academic and behavioral needs of students through systematic, evidence-based instruction, curriculum, and services, in order for them to achieve at their highest levels.
Guiding Principles
We believe...
- In the value all learners and all abilities
- All children should be educated in their least restrictive environment
- We can help bridge learning gaps by offering a continuum of services within and outside of the general education classroom
- Behavioral, emotional, and social learning are critical components of student learning
- Staff, families, and the community must partner to promote each student’s success and well-being
- In the importance of preparing independent and creative thinkers
- All staff share responsibility for educating our students
Resources
- Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
published by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
- Questions and Answers: Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA's Discipline Provisions
published by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
- Positive, Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders
published by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
