Mission
The mission of the Office of Special Education and Supports (OSES) is to work collaboratively with schools, students, parents and other external stakeholders to provide the tools, guidance, supports and services necessary to ensure the success of all students with disabilities.
Vision
OSES will be a leader in effective special education practices and valued partner for schools, parents, students and community agencies
Values
We believe:
We believe in:
- High Expectations
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Open Communications
- Accountability
Goals/Strategic Priorities
- Improve communications and quality collaborations with parents and community agencies
- Guide schools in the selection, implementation and evaluation of high-yield literacy interventions
- Ensure clear processes to manage and deliver mandated activities
- Build transitions for independent futures
- Provide clinical and related services that are efficient and effective
If you are the parent of a child with disabilities for whom transportation is provided pursuant to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan and your child is experiencing transportation related problems, call (773) 553-2860 for immediate assistance.
Chicago Public Schools' Office of Special Education and Supports (OSES) is pleased to announce the launch of our new website
. Our website is designed to provide resources and information for parents, students, schools and community members to promote the success of all students with disabilities who attend Chicago Public Schools.
Corey H.
Both the Chicago Board’s and Illinois State Board of Education’s Corey H. settlement agreements have been extended. The Chicago Board’s settlement agreement has been extended until September 1, 2012. The extension order, however, does not apply to the Chicago Public School’s obligation to implement School-Based Problem Solving. As of September 1, 2010, the Chicago Public Schools are no longer required to implement School-Based Problem Solving. Accordingly, School-Based Problem Solving is no longer a viable program and cannot be used as a pre-referral intervention strategy.
All schools in the Education Connection program which are still implementing LRE Phase I or Phase II plans are expected to continue implementing the plans. All schools in the ISBE LRE monitoring program which are still implementing corrective action plans are expected to continue implementing the plans. The LRE funds attached to those plans are still available and the schools are expected to utilize those funds.
All staff are expected to fully cooperate with the CPS Office of Special Education and Supports and Law Department staff as well as staff from the Illinois State Board of Education and the court monitor’s office.
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