Oak Park Elementary School District ##97: Special Education
Full continuum of special education and related services and supports for students (beginning at age 3) with disabilities who qualify under the provisions of the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

Specialized Services - Departments - Oak Park Schools
Project Find provides information about special education programs and services and helps to arrange free educational evaluations through the Oak Park School District to assist in determining needs, special education eligibility and appropriate programming.

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Special education - Wikipedia
Special education, also called SPED, special ed, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, or special day class (SDC), is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. [1]

Special Education - Oak Park and River Forest High School
A full range of programs is available to students who are determined to be eligible for services through the Special Education Division. Programming for a student with an Individual Education Program (IEP) is based on student needs and is determined at a multidisciplinary conference.

What is special education? - Understood
Special education refers to a range of services to help kids with disabilities learn and make progress in school. Explore this guide to special education basics.

Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education
We utilize data to set and achieve ambitious outcomes. We incorporate evidence-based practices and ongoing professional development to cultivate educational exploration. We provide a culture of care and understanding for all stakeholders. We foster a sense of belonging and promote positive relationships in an inclusive and diverse environment.

Special Education | NEA
Public schools across the nation provide special education services to more than 7.5 million students with disabilities—about 15 percent of all public school students.

Programs - Oak Park and River Forest High School
A full range of programs is available to students who are determined to be eligible for services through the Special Education Division. Programming for a student with an Individual Education Program (IEP) is based on student needs and is determined at a multidisciplinary conference.

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.