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Special Education

The mission of the Oswego Community District 308 Elementary Learning Disabilities Program is to accommodate diverse learners in order to allow them to successfully reach their full educational and social potential. Multi-sensory tools are used to address individual learning styles. We highlight students’ strengths to help them feel successful while providing strategies to promote learning. Through teacher and parent collaboration, curriculum modifications, and individualized instruction, students are empowered to succeed to the best of their abilities.

Philosophy Statement
We believe all children can learn. They learn in different ways and at different rates. Children need a safe and nurturing environment that provides opportunities for their academic success, and promotes their social and emotional development.

What is a Learning Disability?
A learning disability is a difficulty in acquiring basic academic skills that is experienced by a person with average or above average intelligence.

 

The Referral Process

Each elementary school building in Oswego School District 308 has a formal process for addressing education or behavioral concerns that impact student learning.
 

The Continuum of Services may include:

  • Consultation between special education staff and classroom teachers.

  • Educational support provided by special education staff within the regular education classroom.

  • Small group instruction that supports the regular education curriculum.

  • Small group instruction that replaces the regular education curriculum.

If I suspect my child has a learning disability, what should I do?

The following people are excellent resources if you have concerns:

  • Your child’s teacher(s)

  • Your child’s physician

  • Your school administrator

 
Resources
Books
  • All Kinds of Minds by Mel Levine
  • A Mind at a Time by Mel Levine

 

Websites

 

Associations
  • Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Society - 410.321.5069
  • LDA-Illinois - 708.430.7532
  • Council for Exceptional Children
  • CHADD

 

People

  • School social worker

  • School psychologist

  • Learning Disabilities teachers

  • Kendall County Special Education Cooperative

 

How long are Learning Disability services available to my child?
There are services available to eligible students through post-secondary education.

Re-evaluations
Every three years, a re-evaluation must be completed. The components that will be included are decided on an individual basis.

Acronyms
LD: Learning Disability
ED: Emotionally Disturbed
ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit Disorder
IEP: Individual Education Plan
FBA: Functional Behavior Analysis
OHI: Other Health Impaired
PPST: Pupil Personnel Services Team

 

Contact Us
Boulder Hill Elementary School
Linda Russo
630.636.2939

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Lisa Blatner

630.636.2953

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Sharon Pagoria

630.636.3343

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Long Beach Elementary School
Linda Athey
630.636.3337

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Sharon Pagoria
630.636.3343

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Churchill Elementary School
Alison Fisher
630.636.3846

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Old Post Elementary School
Jennifer Aughenbaugh
630.636.3436

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Beth Hammer
630.636.3452

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East View Elementary School
Katie Thayer
630.636.2875

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Monica Paquette
630.636.2874

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Donna Cruger

630.636.2829

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Prairie Point Elementary School
Dawn Nauert
630.636.3650

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Kristi Lesko

630.636.3824

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Fox Chase Elementary School
Amy Gibson
630.636.3020

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The Wheatlands Elementary School
Angela Lafferty
630.636.3522

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Julie Peterson
630.636.3520

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Homestead Elementary School
Leslie Springer
630.636.3142

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Sean Daleiden
630.636.3151

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Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School
Amy McCarthy
630.636.3746

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Sean Daleiden
630.636.3761

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Lakewood Creek Elementary School
Jamie Benavides
630.636.3248

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Melody Ganesan

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Lakewood Creek - 5th Graders at Plank Junior High

Sylvia Doll

630.551.9446

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