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Itinerant Programs
Adapted Physical Education Adapted Physical Education teachers provide services to meet the physical and/or cognitive needs of students who are unable to successfully participate in a general physical education program. These services include direct instruction (in general education PE or in an instructional/Adapted PE class), consultation and/or PE curricular modifications/adaptations.
Matthew CrowleyAssistant Superintendent of Educational Services(847) 986-2368Language and Social Skill Opportunities (LASSO) Itinerant ProgramA program for students from preschool to high school who exhibit characteristics generally associated with autism spectrum disorders and require a highly structured, specialized program to meet individual needs in the areas of communication, social skills, sensory needs, functional academics, and self-help skills. This program focuses on skills presented through a modified curriculum based on the Illinois Learning Standards. Since these classrooms are generally located in public school buildings, mainstreaming opportunities are considered. Parent involvement activities are sponsored throughout the school year.
Orientation & Mobility ProgramOrientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialists provide direct or consultative services to students with visual impairments in the following areas: instruction in safe, effective travel and mobility skills at an age and cognitively appropriate level, instruction in independent travel in schools, community and residential environments and assist in building student confidence and independence when traveling.
English Language Learners Programs (ELL)English Language Learners Programs (ELL) teachers provide direct service to students with disabilities who are also English Language Learners. These itinerant teachers have special education endorsements as well as ESL/bilingual credentials and work with students of all the ages and disabilities served by SEDOL. The TPI team also provides consultative service to educational teams as well as member districts to enable them to implement best practice methods in working with their students.
Vision Impaired Itinerant ProgramVision Impaired Itinerant teachers provide services to students with identified mild to severe vision difficulties to enable them to function effectively in the classroom and develop skills necessary for independence. These services include direct instruction, consultation and/or curricular modifications/adaptations.
Hearing Itinerant ProgramHearing Itinerant Teachers provide direct consultative services to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The goal of the Hearing Itinerant Program is to facilitate academic, social and emotional success for its students. Services include: individual or group instruction (within or outside of the classroom), consultation with classroom teachers regarding accommodations and modifications, staff training and classroom inservice about hearing loss and disability awareness, FM and hearing aid checks and consultation with audiologists.
Sarah CareyPrincipal(847) 986-7005