Special Education
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Vision/Philosophy Statement
District 115, Lake Forest Community High School, espouses the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for all students and staff. An inclusive environment encourages the affirmation, appreciation, and exploration of multiple identities and multiple perspectives. We understand that excellent and exemplary school districts foster a culture of inclusion where the lives and needs of all students are validated, recognized, and appreciated, and are centered in the educational experience provided. D115 knows that “every student has an incredible capacity to learn. Our responsibility is to create an environment that maximizes the possibility for each student’s growth”
The Special Education Department’s goal is to support students in becoming self-advocating, self-directed, strategic learners. We are committed to providing a continuum of programming and services that allow students to develop and grow their academic, social, emotional, vocational and life skills both inside and outside the classroom environment.
Parent Resource Center
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SAT Testing Information
- PSAT10 and SAT to all students in April every year as required by the Illinois State Board of Education. Because of this, school staff automatically seek College Board approval for accommodations listed on student 504 and IEP plans. If a student wants to use their approved accommodations for a Weekend SAT administration, they must indicate this when registering on the College Board website.
- SAT Registration Deadlines - In order to request accommodations, students must register for their preferred date by the Late Registration deadline set by SAT.
ACT Testing Information- Registering for the ACT with Accommodations
- ACT Registration Deadlines- In order to request accommodations, students must register for their preferred date by the Late Registration deadline set by ACT. NOTE: The late registration deadline always falls on a Friday, which does not give school staff enough time to follow ACT guidelines in submitting accommodation requests for approvals in their system. In order to guarantee school staff can submit accommodation requests and upload required documentation on behalf of the student, please register as early as possible for a preferred test date.
Important Documents- Parent Guide to Educational Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)/ Guía para padres (PDF)
- Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students With Disabilities (PDF)
- Notification Regarding Related Service Logs as Student Records (PDF)
- Parent/Guardian Request for Qualified Interpreter
- Release/Exchange of Information Form (PDF)
- Special Education Child Find Process (PDF)
- Understanding PUNS (PDF)
- IL ABLE Account - Saving for People with Disabilities (PDF)
- PSAT10 and SAT to all students in April every year as required by the Illinois State Board of Education. Because of this, school staff automatically seek College Board approval for accommodations listed on student 504 and IEP plans. If a student wants to use their approved accommodations for a Weekend SAT administration, they must indicate this when registering on the College Board website.
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Pete NadlerDirector of Special EducationOffice 847-582-7708Cell 224-482-8878Laura DeBartoloSpecial Education Department Chair - LFHSOffice 847-582-7731Peter KellySpecial Education Department Chair - Transition/West CampusOffice 847-582-7743Mitzi RayburnSpecial Education Administrative AssistantOffice 847-582-7320
