Special Education

Pre-School Screenings
Woodland School District #50 conducts periodic screenings for 3-5-year-old children for entrance into the District preschool programs and special education eligibility. The District’s preschool programs are for children who are academically at risk or have possible Developmental Delays.

● Children must live in Woodland District 50 boundaries
● Children must be 3 years old at the time of the screening
● Children who are 5 years old must have turned 5 after Sept 1

For Information on scheduling a preschool screening email Dr. Donna VandenBroek at dvandenbroek@dist50.net.
For further information on District Pre-School programs contact Andrea Rouse, Early Childhood Supervisor at arouse@dist50.net.

The Assistant Superintendent of Special Education is responsible for the provision of special education services and 504 services with the district, SEDOL (Special Education District of Lake County) and private placements. The Assistant Superintendent of Special Education oversees the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) grant funding and the Pre School For All Grant funding.  The special education department includes: Special Education Supervisors/Assistant Principals, secretary, records clerk, receptionist, Special Education Teachers, Special Education Paraprofessionals, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Adaptive PE Teacher, Hearing Specialist, Assistive Technology Facilitator and Autism Specialist.

The district offers a full continuum of services for students.