Speech/Language Pathologists

A child diagnosed with speech or language difficulty is provided remediation from board certified speech and language pathologists.

Special Education Staff

Highly trained and experienced special educators provide direct instruction in reading, writing, spelling, math, listening, and learning strategies and are able to adjust instruction and interventions based on student progress, observation and clinical judgment.

Social Work

Licensed school and clinical social workers provide casework, evaluations, and treatment to children, parents, and their families. These clinicians also provide students with an opportunity to participate in treatment groups for a variety of needs.

Psychologists

Licensed school and clinical psychologists provide staff and school consultation and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for students. Diagnostic, cognitive, or behavioral intervention plans are developed and implemented for children in the school setting. The psychologist works closely with the family and assists in the coordination of school services for the child.

Health

School nurses perform vision and hearing screenings. They also oversee health problems, provide medication management, and health assessments for students.

Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED)

The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 is a member of the Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) special education cooperative. NSSED provides specialized programming and services to our students who require it, including: early childhood preschool programs, Educational & Life Skills (ELS) programs, services for students who have hearing and vision impairments, assistive technology assessments, as well as staff development and consultation.

Preschool Screening

Preschool screening is provided for three, four, and five year olds. A comprehensive preschool screening is offered to Winnetka residents in April of each school year. Included are tests for vision and hearing; motor skills; cognitive and speech/language development; and social/emotional growth. Screening can be arranged at other times of the school year should concerns/questions arise.

Homebound instruction

Any child who is expected to be absent from school for two or more consecutive weeks and who, in the opinion of the school principal, can benefit from homebound instruction is eligible for an hour of homebound instruction per day.

Information

If you have any questions, please call Mark Ditthardt, Director of Pupil Services at 847-446-9400, ext. 2622