1. Parent Information Night

2. WELCOME TO
High School District 211

3. Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
Township High School
District211
Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence

4. The mission of District 211 is …
to serve the educational needs of the community by developing and implementing quality programs which challenge students to achieve their potential to become contributing, informed citizens capable of meeting the demands of a changing world.
Dr. Nancy Robb
Superintendent of Schools

5. District 211 Special Education Administrators
Assistant Director of Special Education,
Renée Erickson
Assistant Director of Special
Education,
Mary Pat Krones
Director of Special Education,
Julie Nowak

6. Palatine High School
Home of the Pirates

7. Important Palatine HS People
Principal,
Gary Steiger
Special Education Chair,
Kelli Klein

8. William Fremd High School
Home of the Vikings

9. Important Fremd HS People
Special Education Chair,
Kathryn La Mantia
Principal,
Lisa Small

10. James B. Conant High School
Home of the Cougars

11. Important Conant HS People
Special Education Chair, John Jonen
Principal, Tim Cannon

12. Schaumburg High School
Home of the Saxons

13. Important Schaumburg HS People
Special Education Chair, Cindy O’Donnell
Principal, Tim Little

14. Hoffman Estates High School
Home of the Hawks

15. Important Hoffman HS People
Special Education Chair,
Diane Pfister
Principal,
James Britton

16. High School Can Feel Like a BIG Place
Facilities:
District 211 consists of five high schools and two therapeutic day schools.
Each state of the art facility has a swimming pool, an artificial turf athletic field and a 500-seat auditorium.
Personnel:
The district employs 993 certified staff and 888 support service personnel.
Students:
There are nearly 13,000 students enrolled in District 211’s schools.

17. High School Can Feel Like a BIG Place
Supports:
Freshmen orientation
Student Services department
Special education case managers
Tutoring centers
Computer labs

18. High School Helps Students to …
become self-advocates.
become active participants in their education.
learn to take responsibility for their actions.
transition to adulthood.
become informed citizens.

19. To be Successful, Students Must …
Complete homework independently and on time.
Ask for help when needed.
Respect school officials.
Follow directions.
Be responsible for their actions.
Develop study skills - do more than just focus on doing assignments.

20. Graduation Requirements for the High School Diploma
Mandated 20 Credits
- 18 Academic
- 2 Physical Education
4 years Physical Education
4 years English
3 years math
2 years social science
2 years science
Health
Consumer Education
Driver’s Education
–or-
30 hours of instruction in safety education
Electives

21. How to get 20 credits Earn AT LEAST 5 credits each year
Make wise choices when selecting classes
If you fail a class enroll in summer school to stay on track
Without 20 credits, a student WILL NOT graduate, regardless of how many years he or she has attended high school!

22. High School Activities
Athletics
Competitive Groups
Performing Arts
Career Clubs
Publications
Student Government
Honors
Special Olympics

23. Participation/Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
Sports/Activities
Code of Behavior
IHSA Criteria
Attendance
Academic Eligibility
Driver’s Education

24. How Are Educational Placement Decisions Made?
Student’s current academic performance
Student’s educational needs
Evaluation results
incoming freshman testing
case study findings

25. Special Education Services to Meet Individual Student Needs
Resource Service Center
Co-Taught classes
Resource/Strategies
General Studies classes
EDSC – Individualized instructional period(s)
SCED – Self-contained for entire day
Services for low incidence disabilities
Out-of-building programs

26. Services for Low Incidence Populations
Cluster Sites providing specialized services
ELS: Educational Life Skills (HEHS)
Functional academic curriculum
PH: Physically Handicapped Program (PHS)
Supports students with PH needs
MC: Multiply Challenged (SHS)
Serves students with severe medical and/or cognitive needs
MN: Multiple Needs (HEHS)
Functional and sensory-based academic curriculum
ATP: Adult Transition Program (HEHS)
Functional transitional program

27. Services for Low Incidence Populations
Life and Learning Strategies
4 year curriculum for students with ASDs or who have related needs
Strategies include:
Communication, social skills development, problem-solving, emotional self-awareness, organization, time management
Sensory integration as needed
Hard of Hearing and Deaf
Visually Impaired
Member of NSSEO

28. Services for High Incidence Populations
Learning Strategies
2 year curriculum
Strategy instruction in:
test-taking, note-taking, reading/writing, study skills, organization
IEP self-awareness
self-determination skill building
post-secondary transition development
Life Strategies
Problem-solving, coping skill development, emotional regulation, relationship skills, communication skills

29. Services for High Incidence Populations
General Studies
Core academics at a modified instructional level, while meeting graduation requirements
Cross-categorical setting
IEP goal development intertwined into content instruction
Support Center
Core academics at a modified/separate setting for behavioral/emotional needs
Instruction in regular education curriculum moved at individualized or small group pace
Responsive to student’s behavioral/emotional needs with point system & immediate feedback
Self-Contained
“School within a school”
Highly supported and supervised
Social, emotional and behavioral needs addressed
Individual and group counseling
Point and level system used each period to provide immediate feedback and redirection
Instruction in problem-solving, emotional regulation and self-awareness

30. Role of Special Education Staff
Assist with the transition process
Provide support – academic and emotional
Guide students in meeting IEP goals
Foster student self-advocacy and independence
Teach compensatory strategies
Facilitate IEP accommodations

31. Student Tips for Success in High School
Get involved in activities!
Self-advocate for needs
Ask questions
Apply skills
Demonstrate responsibility
Take advantage of academic opportunities
Work towards graduation requirements
Become familiar with IEP goals and accommodations
Use an assignment notebook
Set a homework routine (time & location)

32. Student Tips for Success in High School
Strategies for Parents to Ease the Transition to High School
Student Tips for Success in High School
Utilize to communicate with teachers and case managers
Utilize On-line Parent Access
Dialogue with your child about school
Encourage your child to practice responsibility
Encourage your child to self-advocate for needs and accommodations
Establish a routine at home for reviewing grade progress and homework completion

33. Timeline of Events Fall 2010
Junior high & high school meet/share student information
Dec 4, 2010
Explore Placement Test
8AM, bring calculator, snack for ext. time, call home when finished with extended time
Jan 19, 2011
Incoming Freshman Parent Open House
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Feb 2011
Transition/IEP conference
course & program recommendations
summer school recommendation
freshman orientation information
Summer 2011
Summer School – possible course recommendation updates
August 2011
attend Freshman Open House activities

34. High School is a Great Place To Be!
We want your student to be successful and enjoy his or her high school experience!

35. We Are Ready To Do Our Best!
Join Us!

36. forward to working together with you!
Many Thanks!
We look
forward to working together with you!