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OSD Family Advisory Board

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Family Advisory Board (FAB) engages collaboratively with improving services for students with disabilities and their families within the CPS system.

The OSD FAB is a community of dedicated families of students with disabilities with a shared interest to support students by enhancing special education support and services.

The OSD FAB provides a space for monthly collaboration focused on students with disabilities in CPS. Uniting families, CPS staff, community agencies, and ISBE, the OSD FAB helps to influence positive outcomes for all students with disabilities and their families.

During the monthly 90-minute meetings, OSD FAB provides regular feedback from families and the community, allowing the OSD to make data-driven decisions that align with the lived experiences of those directly impacted by their services.

SY26 OSD FAB Board Members:

  • Dr. Angel Alvarez, President
  • Mollie McGuire, Vice President
  • Luis Narvaez, Secretary
  • Carshina Washington, Support Coordinator

Upcoming Meetings & Events

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Guidelines for Public Participation at Meetings of OSD FAB

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), in partnership with the OSD Family Advisory Board, values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on public comments. Community members interested in providing Public Comment during  the upcoming OSD FAB meeting, please find more information by reading our OSD FAB Public Comment Guidelines and register to speak by filling out the OSD FAB Public Comment Form.

Your Voice Matters Become a Candidate for the SY27 OSD FAB

The OSD FAB is holding district-wide elections for our SY27 board, and we want to encourage you to become a candidate! Current CPS parents or guardians of students with disabilities are eligible and encouraged to apply. All candidate submissions are due by May 8, 2026. The election will be held virtually on May 21, 2026.

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Previous Meetings

All meetings are open to the general public with recordings available to view. Recordings of the SY25 OSD FAB meetings can be viewed here.

Office for Students with Disabilities

773-553-1800

773-553-1801 (Fax)

osd@cps.edu

42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602

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