Special Education

Pre-School Screenings for children 3-5 years of age, contact Cathy Ochoa at (847) 596-5633 or click here for information.

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.

Special Education Services Virtual Meeting Set for May 7, 2020
Gurnee, IL - Woodland School District 50 will conduct a virtual meeting regarding the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private/parochial schools, or home-schooled students, within Woodland District 50’s boundaries. This will be a virtual meeting on May 7, 2020 at 2 p.m. Parents or guardians who would like to participate should email Dr. Donna VandenBroek at dvandenbroek@dist50.net.