Brainstormers
District 67 offers a wide variety of academic and fine arts courses throughout the school year and summer to provide enrichment, reinforcement, and additional fine arts opportunities through its Brainstormers program.  Annual musicals are offered for students in all grade levels.  Information regarding current course offerings can be found by clicking on the link below to visit the Brainstormers page.

 

Brainstormers

 

For more information, please call the Brainstormers Secretary, Mary Beth Sauser, at
847-604-7408 or e-mail Brainstormers.

 

Department of Student Services
The District 67 Department of Student Services offers a comprehensive continuum of services for students experiencing academic, social, or language difficulties. These children are supported in the general education classroom, resource room, or self-contained classrooms. The department endorses a partnership philosophy with parents and  encourages them to be active members of their child's education team. For more information, contact Dr. Julie Cooley, Assistant Superintendendent of Student Services, 847-604-7426.

 

Emotional Wellness Committee
District 67 is committed to the Emotional Wellness Initiative which began in the 2006-2007 school year. The goal of the initiative is to improve the overall culture and climate and learning environment for all stakeholders through the direct teaching of character education and social/emotional learning skills. We strive to implement a sustainable and intentional approach and embed character education and social/emotional learning into all that we do.

Click on the Illinois State Board of Education link below to view the Illinois Social/Emotional Learning Standards, or the link at the top right side of this page for more information on the District's Emotional Wellness Committee.


ISBE Social/Emotional Learning Standards

 

Explore/Quest Gifted Services Programs
The Explore/Quest programs have a number of roles in the District. First, they support regular classroom instruction with enrichment strategies that foster critical and creative thinking for all students. These strategies are provided through staff development and through having resource teachers serve as partners with the regular classroom staff. This type of support is most prevalent at grades Kindergarten through grade 4 where students are not formally identified for Explore services. The second major role, and the one for which these programs are best known, is to provide accelerated/enriched curriculum in language arts and/or math to students identified as highly abstract thinkers in grades 3-8.

 

Parents who believe their child requires services from the Explore/Quest programs should contact their child's classroom teacher. The building principal and Explore/Quest teachers should also be contacted. If parents have questions regarding the screening process and procedures, they should contact Dr. Ingrid Wiemer, 847-615-4468 or Colleen Brueggeman, 847-235-9665 (for grades K-4) or Laura Paull, 847-604-7468 (for grades 5-8).

 

Supplemental Reading Support
District 67 provides reading support services for children in grades K-4 who may need supplemental support beyond that provided in the general education core reading program.  Reading Specialists provide these support services using research-based programs for eligible students in grades K-4.  They work collaboratively with classroom teachers to supplement the core reading curriculum, by providing either direct instruction in small groups, or indirect consultation to teachers on specific skills, strategies, and programs.  Additionally, consultative and support services are provided for interested parents. For more information, please contact Dr. Michelle Shinn, 847-604-7477.

 

Early Learning Program
District 67 operates an early learning program for students 3-5 years of age with special education needs. The Early Learning Program is designed to support children’s social, language, cognitive / preacademic, and motor development. This half-day program is staffed by District 67 and includes a Special Education Teacher, Speech and Language Pathologist, School Psychologist and Teacher Assistant(s).  Occupational and Physical Therapy services are provided by NSSED. The Early Learning Program is located on the first floor of the District Administrative Center, which allows for integration opportunities with the Little Scouts Program. For more information, please contact the Director of Student Services,Anne Dunn, 847-235-9661 or Early Learning Program teacher Ann Berardi, 847-235-9667.

 

Extended-day Kindergarten
District 67 offers an Extended-day Kindergarten program that begins and ends daily at the same times as grades 1-4. Optional bus transportation fees are the same as for all District 67 students. The program is self-funded and tuition for the 2009-2010 school year is $4,800 per student. (Please note: This fee is in addition to the regular Kindergarten student fees.)


The key components of the Extended-day program are curriculum objectives identical to the half-day program, with multiple opportunities for extended learning; interactive experiences related to subject areas; reinforcement of objectives through fine arts and social development; opportunities for enrichment such as art, music, drama; and additional time for problem solving projects. For more information, please contact Dr. Michelle Shinn,  847-615-4454.