Special Education Department

Special Education Coordinator - Early Childhood

(Cindy Michul)

Responsibilities Include:

• oversight of the delivery of special education services in District 97 Early Childhood Special Education programs (Whittier and Holmes)

• each September, assist the principal with informing the faculty regarding the Student Services Team functions, i.e., identification, referral, evaluation, and placement procedures.

• scheduling, coordinating and chairing IEP meetings for students' early childhood programs

• scheduling, coordinating and chairing IEP meetings for all students transitioning from early intervention programs (birth to three years of age) into early childhood programs and from early childhood to Kindergarten

• assisting case managers with parent/guardian communication on an as-needed basis

• providing feedback to Assistant Director and Director regarding potential compliance problem areas within the schools

• observing all legal regulations regarding parent/guardian notification, time limitations, etc.

• providing appropriate paperwork to the parent/guardians at staffings.

• serving as a resource to Case Managers, Principals, and Related Services staff

• acting as a liaison for parent/guardians as they deal with various District 97 staff

• providing technical assistance to parent/guardians and staff