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Naperville North High School (NNHS) offers a broad range of supports for students who receive special services, including school nurse, guidance counselors, social workers, psychologists, speech therapists, and special education teachers. Students qualifying for Specific Learning Disability programs receive a range of services, from resource to self-contained instruction. The SUCCESS Program provides an instructional environment for students who exhibit emotional/behavioral disorders. A continuum of services are available for students within the Multi-Needs Program. Itinerant services can also be provided for students who have hearing and/or visual impairments and/or physical challenges.

Scroll below for the names and general descriptions of Special Education Programs and related services at NNHS.  These include:

The Resource Program is for students identified as having a specific learning disability in the area of reading, arithmetic, or written expression and who are capable of receiving instruction in general education classes. Resource services are also provided for students with behavioral or emotional disorders who are not appropriate for the Behavior Disorder Instructional Program. The focus of the program is to provide for a pre-determined number of minutes per week, organizational study skills, and academic strategy support to compensate for weaknesses. The resource teachers regarding student profiles and accommodations, student progress, and to provide consultation services. We also encourage students to self-advocate and be aware of their own strengths, weaknesses, and special accommodations needed to be successful. We teach students that these skills will also be needed beyond high school. Resource students are case managed by the Resource staff. Phone numbers for the Resource teachers are: 630.420.6546 and 630.420.6529.

The Instructional Program is for students with a significant specific learning disability or a mild impairment of cognitive functioning. Special classes are offered in the major core curriculum areas which offer a functional curriculum in order to prepare students for the world of work, daily living, and if appropriate, post secondary education. Students within the program are encouraged to take classes in general education as is appropriate for their educational needs, and with resource support provided. Students in this program are managed by the Instructional program staff.

The SUCCESS Program provides services to students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities, which meet the federal and state criteria. Special classes are offered which parallel the general education curriculum, yet are modified, if needed, to meet individual student needs. Students are encouraged to take classes in general education as is appropriate to meet their educational needs. A behavioral level system provides the framework whereby students achieve academic and behavioral expectations. Students receive ongoing counseling and support with the goal of increases self-esteem and academic success. Students in this program are case managed by the Behavior Disorder Program staff. Phone number for the Behavioral Disorder staff is: 630.848.3993.

The Multi-Needs Transition Program provides services for students in the 18-21 age range. Programming focuses on transitioning students to adult opportunities in the areas of vocational, community, domestic, and recreation/leisure skills. Students will be spending most of their day outside the school setting. Contact with adult service providers are made in this program and interagency collaboration is encouraged to successfully transition the students to adult life.

All of the programs described previously have a Vocational Services component to provide in school classroom and work opportunities as well as community based job training and placement as needed and appropriate. Within Special Education, vocational classes, job placement assistance, and job coaching are provided. Contacts with adult vocational service providers are made and becoming a client of the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation is encouraged, as appropriate.

We also offer a variety of Related Services, Psychological Services, and Counseling Services. For speech/language, physical therapy, and occupational therapy there are district staff who may work at several buildings. For other related services where the incidence is low, our district contacts with DuPage Itinerant Services. We work with itinerants for students with vision, hearing, orientation and mobility, and physical disabilities. Special Education also offers psychological and counseling through our Guidance Office

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Naperville North High School
899 N. Mill Street
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Main school phone: (630) 420-6480
Fax number (630) 420-3246

 Special Education Department Office Phone #:  (630) 420-4040

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