NAVIGATING THE IEP AND 504 PLAN PROCESS IN CPS
If your child has been diagnosed with a disability, or you suspect your child may have a disability that affects their school performance, you may be entitled to additional supports and services in the school setting. The Chicago Public Schools Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services has a very comprehensive website that can answer many of your initial questions, provide you with information about the legal rights of students with disabilities, and help you understand the process and steps to take if you feel your child needs to be evaluated for an Individual Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.
The following persons may request a Full Individual Evaluation under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act):
CPS school personnel
Parent(s) of the student
An employee of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
An employee from another state agency, or
An employee from a community service agency.
All referrals for an FIE must be presented in writing, dated and signed and given to me directly. I am also more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the process. You can make an appointment with me via email or by using the referral form on this website.
CPS school personnel
Parent(s) of the student
An employee of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
An employee from another state agency, or
An employee from a community service agency.
All referrals for an FIE must be presented in writing, dated and signed and given to me directly. I am also more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the process. You can make an appointment with me via email or by using the referral form on this website.
IMPORTANT FORMS FOR STUDENTS WITH MEDICAL CONCERNS (INCLUDING ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES)
If your child has asthma, a life threatening allergy, diabetes or other medical concern and you will need to have medication at school, we will need to develop a Section 504 Plan for your child. The following documents can be filled out by you and your physician and given to myself or the school nurse. Once they have been received, you can bring the medication to school and a meeting time will be set up to develop the 504 Plan.
TO BE FILLED OUT BY PARENT (EITHER ADMINISTRATION OR SELF ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE FILLED OUT, NOT BOTH):
| Parent Request for Administration of Medication at School.pdf |
| Parent Request for Self Administration of Medication at School.pdf |
| Consent to Release Medical Information.docx |
TO BE FILLED OUT BY PHYSICIAN (EITHER ADMINISTRATION OR SELF ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE FILLED OUT, NOT BOTH)
| Physician Request for Administration of Medication at School.pdf |
| Physician Request for Self Administration of Medication at School.pdf |
| Physician Request for Child to Carry Inhaler at School.pdf |
| Physician Request for Child to Carry Epipen at School.pdf |
| Asthma Action Plan.pdf |
| Physician's Report on a Child with Diabetes.pdf |
