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Special Education

Special Education Department

Debora Matthews
Director of Special Education

Veronica Moss
Secretary

Michael Juskelis
School Psychologist

Jerrilyn Parker
District Case Manager


What is Special Education?

Special Education is defined as instructional and resource programs, related services, unique materials, physical plant adjustments and other special education facilities described or implied in Article XIV in The School Code of Illinois which meets the unique needs of exceptional children, modify, supplement, support or are in place of the standard educational program of the public. The term includes speech pathology and vocational education.

The provision of services to meet the special needs of the student are identified and assured through the development and implementation of an IEP (Individualized Education Program).

West Harvey-Dixmoor School District #147  ·  191 W. 155th Place, Harvey, IL 60426-3426  ·  phone: (708) 339-9500  ·  fax: (708) 339-9575
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