Special Education

The Lemont High School Special Education Department believes all students have the ability to develop knowledge and skills to foster their opportunity to reach their potential through creative, supportive and rigorous curriculum opportunities.

The Special Education Department recognizes and addresses the unique learning needs of students who participate in its courses and services in order to maximize students’ potential in the least restrictive environment.

Through programs and services, the Special Education Department strives to support students by:

• Providing diagnostic and assessments services to identify the strengths and learning needs of students who are referred for special education programming and services
• Designing a thorough, comprehensive Individualized Education Program (IEP) that allows eligible students the opportunities to develop skills and strategies to compensate for their needs and challenges
• Creating a supportive learning environment that incorporates research based methodologies, technology applications, and resources designed to address the unique learning needs of all students
• Establishing relationships with students and families and assist them with preparing for postsecondary experiences related to education/training, employment and independent living
• Providing specially designed instruction and related services to address the learning needs of students as outlined in their IEPs
• Implementing a Resource Curriculum that fosters the development of executive functioning skills, self-advocacy skills and transition planning activities
• Offering a continuum of services for students eligible for special education services

All special education courses are aligned to Illinois Learning Standards. Students’ placements are determined through the IEP process and reflect opportunities to learn and participate with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent possible. Assessments to monitor progress and determine attainment of goals and objectives are incorporated into each IEP. The Special Education Department supports the school’s mission: for all students to become life-long, independent learners and productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Lemont High School will host the "Pathways to Success" Transition Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Please click on the link below for more information.

Transition Fair
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Students with disabilities may receive related services as part of their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). School districts maintain related service logs that record the type and number of minutes of the related service(s) administered to such students. Copies of any related service logs are available for parents/guardians at their child’s annual review IEP meeting. Parents/guardians of students with disabilities also may request copies of their child’s related service logs at any time. Please contact Director of Special Education Services Dr. Christi Flores with any questions.