Preschool Level Classrooms
Program:Hearing Impaired
School: HB Thomas / Burlington Central District
301
Teacher: Ms Mary Langan
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 847-464-6008
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Elementary Level Classrooms
Program: Hearing
Impaired
School: HB Thomas / Burlington Central District 301
Teacher: Ms Yolanda Smith
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 847-464-6008
Program: Autism - Intermediate
School: Fox Ridge / ST. Charles District 303
Teacher: Ms Samantha Conklin
Supervisor: Ms Melissa Jackson, Speech and Language Dept.
Chair
Phone: 630-513-4460
Program: Autism - Primary
School: Davis / ST. Charles District 303
Teacher: Ms Karen Treddup
Supervisor: Ms Melissa Jackson, Speech and Language Dept.
Chair
Phone: 630-377-4821
Program: Cross
Categorical - Primary
School: John Stewart / Kaneland District 302
Teacher: Ms Chris Boers
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 630-365-8170
Program:Multiple Disabilities - Intermediate
School: John Stewart / Kaneland District 302
Teacher: Ms Erica Gutesha
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 630-365-8170
Program:Emotional Disturbance
–Intermediate
School: Harrison Street/ Geneva District 304
Teacher: Ms Deb Hamilton
Supervisor: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-463-3300
Program:Emotional
Disturbance –Intermediate
School: Harrison Street/ Geneva District 304
Teacher: Mr. Tyler Haymond
Supervisor: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-463-3300
Program:Emotional
Disturbance—Primary
School: Munhall / ST. Charles District 303
Teacher: Ms Megan Stevens
Supervisor: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4860
Program: Emotional
Disturbance - Intermediate
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Ms Terri Edwards
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
Program: Emotional
Disturbance - Primary
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Ms Danna Castellos
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
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Middle School Level Classrooms
Program: Autism
School: Kaneland Middle School / Kaneland District 302
Teacher: Ms Nicole Claeson
Supervisor: Ms Melissa Jackson, Speech and Language Dept.
Chair
Phone: 630-365-3005
Program: Cross Categorical
School: Geneva Middle School / Geneva District 304
Teacher: Ms Marcia Lancaster
Supervisor: Ms Korie Wahl
Phone: 630-463-3600
Program: Emotional Disturbance
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Ms Linda Huguet
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
Program: Cross
Categorical
School: Rotolo Middle School / Batavia District 101
Teacher: Ms Melissa Hagemann
Supervisor: Ms Korie Wahl
Phone: 630-879-4600
Program: Cross Categorical
School: Rotolo Middle School / Batavia District 101
Teacher: Ms Amy Whiting
Supervisor: Ms Korie Wahl
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High School Level Classrooms
Program:Cross
Categorical
School: Geneva High School / Geneva District 304
Teacher: Ms Anne Waters
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 630-463-3800
Program:Cross
Categorical
School: Batavia High School / Batavia District 101
Teacher: Ms Ellen Gutesha
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 630-879-4600
Program: Emotional
Disturbance
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Mr. Steve Haugen
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
Program: Emotional
Disturbance
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher:
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
Program: Emotional
Disturbance
School: Mades-Johnstone Center /
Mid-Valley
Teacher: Mr. Darrin Johnson
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
Program:Emotional
Disturbance
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Ms Ginger Rhode
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
Program: Cross Categorical
School: St. Charles North High School / ST. Charles District
303
Teacher: Ms Genny Follett
Supervisor: Ms Korie Wahl
Phone: 630-443-5700
Program:Cross Categorical
School: St. Charles North High School / ST. Charles District
303
Teacher: Ms Clare Severson
Supervisor: Ms Korie Wahl
Phone: 630-443-5700
Program: Options
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Ms Annette Block
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
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Transition
Level Programs
Program: Transition
- SAIL
School: Elgin Community College
Teachers: Ms Judy Donner
Vocational Specialist: Ms Amy Rogers
Supervisor: Ms Karen Piniotes
Phone: 630-513-4400
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Kane County
Regional Office of Education Programs
Program: Safe Schools
School: Mades-Johnstone Center / Mid-Valley
Teacher: Ms Fran Fencl, James LoeschSupervisor: Pat Del Santo
Principal: Ms Holly Beem
Phone: 630-377-4858
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Program Descriptions
Hearing Impaired
This is an instructional program for students who
have mild to severe hearing impairments. The classroom utilizes
small instructional groupings that focus on the development
of speech and language as well as academic readiness skills.
The students all wear amplification equipment to utilize their
residual hearing and to develop listening skills. Speech therapy,
occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work are
all available to students according to their individual needs.
Students are mainstreamed into general education programs
as appropriate.
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Autism
Emphasis: An instructional program designed for students
challenged with autism spectrum disorders. Students may have
secondary disabilities, as well. The classroom is a small
structured setting that employs a variety of techniques identified
as best practices in the education of students with autism
including, discrete trial, PECS (picture communication exchange
system), sensory balance activities, and systematic social
skills training. The students are provided with intensive
educational experiences to assist them to learn needed language,
social behavioral, academic and self-help skills across a
variety of settings. Related services are integrated into
the classroom activities, with direct and/or consultative
services provided as appropriate. Students spend more than
50% of their school day in this specialized instructional
program. Students are mainstreamed with general education
students as their needs permit.
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Multiple
Disabilities
Emphasis:
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Emotional Disturbance
Emphasis: This is an instructional program designed
to work with students whose primary needs are emotional in
nature. Students may have secondary disabilities as well.
The classroom is a small structured setting that employs a
variety of positive systems that aid students in successfully
managing their social and academic functioning. Intervention
techniques are designed to help the student gain increased
self-esteem and, therefore, an increased motivation to learn.
Related services are generally integrated into the classroom
activities with direct and/or consultative services provided,
as appropriate. Students spend more than 50% of their day
in this specialized instructional program. They are mainstreamed
with general education students, as their individual needs
permit.
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Emotional Disturbance - New
Directions
Emphasis: New Directions is a school for students
whose primary needs are emotional/behavioral
in nature. Focus is on academic and behavioral assessment
of the student and subsequent development of appropriate intervention
techniques. These intervention techniques are designed to
help the student gain increased self-esteem and, therefore,
an increased motivation to learn. The goal of the program
is to help each student gain a better understanding of him/herself. The staff works with the students to help his/her
coping skills and techniques which will enable them to function
successfully when they achieve mainstream placement within
their home school environment and when they transition to
the community.
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Cross Categorical
Emphasis: A cross-categorical instructional program
designed to work with students whose educational needs most
often have an emotional component. Students may have secondary
disabilities, as well. The classroom is a small structured
setting that employs a variety of positive systems and educational
strategies that aid students in successfully managing their
social, prevocational, and academic functioning. Related services
are generally integrated into the classroom milieu, but are
also provided on a direct or consultative basis as appropriate.
Students spend more than 50% of their school day in this specialized
instructional program. Students are mainstreamed with general
education students, as their individual needs permit.
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Cross Categorical – Vocational Instruction
Program (VIP)
Emphasis: A cross-categorical instructional program designed
to work with students who have mild autism, traumatic brain
injury and/or Mild to Moderate cognitive deficit. Some of
the students also have physical impairments. The skill level
of the students varies. The classroom is a small setting that
focuses on functional academics, functional community living,
vocational skills and social skills. Students
needs are addressed in the community and on the job, as well
as the classroom. Related services are generally integrated
into the classroom milieu, but are also provided on a direct
or consultative basis as appropriate. Students spend more
than 50% of their school day in this specialized instructional
program. Students are mainstreamed with general education
students, as their individual needs permit.
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Mental Retardation
Emphasis: This is an instructional program designed
for students whose primary needs are cognitive in nature.
Students may have secondary disabilities as well. The skill
level of the students varies. The classroom is a small structured
setting that focuses on functional academics, functional community
living, prevocational and social skills. Student needs are
addressed in the community on the job, as well as in the classroom.
Related services are generally integrated into the classroom
activities with direct and/or consultative services provided,
as appropriate. Students spend more than 50% of their day
in this specialized instructional program. Students are mainstreamed
with general education students, as their individual needs
permit.
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Mental Retardation – Vocational Academic
Development (VAD)
Emphasis: The VAD Work Studies Program is directed toward
providing a comprehensive and relevant program for high school
students. The curriculum emphasizes the development of functional
academics pertaining to: vocational, social, and independent
living skills. The curriculum is implemented in a variety
of settings including the classroom, vocational sites, and
the community. Students needs are
addressed in the community and on the job, as well as the
classroom. Related services are generally integrated into
the classroom activities with direct and/or consultative services
provided as appropriate. Students are mainstreamed with general
education students, as their individual needs permit.
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Transition Level Programs -
Ages 19-21
Emphasis: The SAIL Program is based
at Elgin Community College and is a transitional program for
young adults aged 19-21, and focuses on providing support
to these young adults as they transition to adult life. SAIL
students are expected to move about the campus independently
and must demonstrate behavior which allows them to be effectively
integrated into mainstream environments. Each student in the
SAIL Program has a job or is a job-training site supported
by MVSEC staff. The students also receive functional instruction
in life skills, basic consumer economics, food preparation,
social skills, computer, and communication skills. Students
can also enroll in ECC classes and in Adult Basic Education
classes after passing a placement test. The students attend
these classes independently. The ultimate goal of this program
is to help the students make a successful transition to work
and adult living.
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Options
Emphasis: The Options Program is designed to meet the
educational needs for special education students who are juniors
or seniors in high school, severely behind in the number of
credits needed to graduate, and will benefit from a small
structured independent learning environment. Options students
work independently on textbook work, video courses, and computer-based
programs that are relevant to their home school requirements.
The program not only consists of academic studies, but vocational,
guidance, and social skill improvement. A social worker meets
individually and in group sessions for social skills, career,
and transition planning.
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Safe Schools
Emphasis: The safe Schools Program funded by a grant
from the Illinois Board of Education. Safe Schools is a "learning
lab" in which students work independently on computer
based programs, video courses, and textbook work relevant
to their home school requirements. The program not only consists
of academic studies but vocational guidance and social skill
improvement. Students receive social work intervention as
needed. The students are made eligible for this program through
their District Board of Education in lieu of expulsion.
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SAIL
Emphasis: The SAIL Program is based at Elgin Community
College , is a transitional program for young adults aged
19-21, and focuses on providing support to these young adults
as they transition to adult life. The goal for SAIL students
is to move about the campus independently and demonstrate
behavior which allows them to be effectively integrated into
mainstream environments. Each student in the SAIL Program
has a job or is at a job-training site supported by MVSEC
staff. The students also receive functional instruction in
life skills, basic consumer economics, food preparation, social
skills, computer, and communication skills. Students can also
enroll in ECC classes and in Adult Basic Education classes
after passing a placement test. The students attend these
classes independently. The ultimate goal of this program is
to help the students make a successful transition to work
and adult living.
