Libertyville School District 70 Menu Superintendent Communication Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Finance & Operations Human Resources Special Services Student Registration Technology Special Services The Special Services Department provides leadership in the referral and evaluation processes in accordance with both Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), commonly known as special education, and Section 504 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). The department consists of a professional staff including school psychologists, social workers, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, early childhood specialists, and teaching specialists. In addition, paraprofessionals are employed to assist students with special needs in their general education settings. The Department oversees the following: Special Education Preschool Screening Early Childhood Program Extended School Year Gifted and Enrichment Health Services Homeless Services Home-schooled, and private school students. Director of Special Services Dr. Chris Otto 847-247-2694 cotto@d70schools.org Department Staff Mrs. Carrie Modra, Special Services Coordinator cmodra@d70schools.org 847-247-2694 Mary Tyree Administrative Assistant 847-247-2694 mtyree@d70schools.org EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) The Extended School Year or ESY is available for eligible students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The student’s IEP team makes this determination and considers the following factors: rate of progress, regression and recoupment of skills over breaks and severity of disability. The student must qualify for each service received as part of ESY. Furthermore, a student may only receive related services as part of ESY if they are necessary for a student to benefit from special education services received during ESY. Per IDEA, ESY is provided for the maintenance of acquired skills and knowledge, not the acquisition or continued development of new skills. ISBE ESY FAQ March 2021 LIBERTYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 1381 W. Lake St. Libertyville, IL 60048 1-847-362-9695 Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Twitter (opens in new window/tab) YouTube (opens in new window/tab) Instagram (opens in new window/tab) Privacy Policy Site Map Accessibility Website Feedback Powered by Finalsite