CPS Special Education

Tel: (773) 553-1800



	
		
			

								
					
							
						
									
								
					
							
						
									
								
					
							
						
									
								
					
							
						
									
								
					
							
						
									
				
			
			
			
Fletcher Jones of Ogden Elementary Wins Gold in the 50m Run & Softball Throw (12- 15 year olds)
Northside Athletes, a sports program for children with developmental disabilities, competes at the Special Olympics Competition on May 4 and 6
Andrew Kurczak, a 4th grader at Audubon, and Coach Nina Friedman, a freshman at Whitney Young, participate in the Special Olympics
Anna Luzadder, a 4th grader at Bell Elementary, running on her way to a gold metal finish at the Special Olympics
Carlos Mejia, a 3rd grader at Bell Elementary, with friends at the Special Olympics

WELCOME
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COREY H.
CRISIS

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OFFICER'S DESK

Chicago Public Schools' Office of Special Education and Supports (OSES) is pleased to offer this channel of communication as a part of our ongoing efforts to improve communication and quality collaborations with families and community agencies. 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.

Dr. Richard G. Smith, Ed. D., Chief Officer

Our Vision

OSES will be a leader in effective special education practices and a valued partner for schools, parents, students and community agencies.

Our Mission

We will work COLLABORATIVELY with schools, students, parents and other stakeholders to PROVIDE TOOLS, GUIDANCE, SUPPORTS AND SERVICES necessary TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.

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.

Crisis Hotline

When should school administrators call the Crisis Hotline?

773-553-1792