Special Education

Welcome!

Park View School provides support to building staff and the Morton Grove community regarding the education of students with disabilities, who may qualify under either Section 504 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Under either provision, District 70 supports the intent of the federal and state mandate to meet student needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Though we strive to to provide accommodations and/or special education services within the context of the general education setting to the greatest extent possible, a continuum of services and programming is available in collaboration with the Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE).

Click here for more information about NTDSE.
http://www.ntdse.org/

Child Find/Eligibility: Students are identified for special education through a child find process as required by federal and state guidelines.

For students who are currently attending Park View School, the district uses a problem-solving process to provide early interventions to supplement research-based core instruction for academic or behavioral concerns. The building Problem-Solving Team regularly reviews classroom performance and assists in connecting students to appropriate interventions. The data from this process then provides the foundation for a Response to Intervention (RTI) approach, which may result in a referral for screening and a possible determination of eligibility for special education services. 

Resources:

Related Services Log

Related Service Log Notice: The District maintains related service logs that document the type and number of minutes of related service administered under a student's individualized education plan (IEP). These related service logs will be available to parents/guardians at a student's annual IEP review meeting. Parents/guardians may also request, at any time, a copy of any IEP-related service log maintained for their child. The school district will have 10 days to fulfill this request.

Please direct any requests to Katie McKee, director of student services, at kmckee@mgsd70.org or 847-965-6200 ext 4266.

PUNS

PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services) is a database of Illinois infants, children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities who have needs for developmental disability services or supports. The PUNS database helps the State of Illinois identify and plan for your immediate needs. To complete the PUNS form, contact Community Alternatives at 773-867-4000. If you need support with PUNS, please contact Katie McKee, the PUNS Coordinator for the District.

IL ABLE

IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” Accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. A high-quality, low-cost IL ABLE savings and investment Account can be opened by an Eligible Individual, or Authorized Individual, at any time, no matter what state they live in. If you have any questions about IL ABLE accounts, please contact Katie McKee.

Links:

IL ABLE Brochure (English), IL ABLE Brochure (Spanish)
Procedural Safeguards