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Student Services Overview
The District houses approximately 870 children who speak over 25 languages, and a talented, diverse staff to support our mission of inclusiveness. Class sizes range between 15 and 22. The school day, schedule, teaching practices and educational setting at both Winkelman and Field Schools are tailored to best provide a developmentally appropriate, yet rigorous learning environment. Our dedicated and professional teachers and support staff place a strong emphasis on meeting the unique needs of every learner. Programs are available to provide extra challenge and enrichment as well as additional support. Hands-on learning and stimulating educational experiences provide students with varied opportunities to interact with the material in meaningful ways. Technology is used as a tool to support instruction and further enhance the learning experience. iPads are provided to every student in grades K – 2nd and Chromebooks are provided to every student in grades 3rd through 8th. Social and emotional learning is also emphasized.
District 31 provides a continuum of services to students requiring additional assistance at school. Through screening or individualized assessment measures, students are identified. Services consist of varying levels of academic and behavioral supports and may include special education, reading intervention, math intervention, social work/counseling, and ELL.
- English Learner (EL) Services
- Homeless Services
- Special Education Services
- Health Services
Central to the operation of the Support Services program is building teams. On a regular basis, specialists, teachers, and the principal meet to problem-solve concerns related to the performance of specific children referred to the team by the classroom teacher. The staff works together to identify the areas in need of assistance and to recommend to parents and teachers appropriate accommodations or interventions that would best suit the needs of these students.
Welcome Letter from Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dr. Janine Gruhn
2021 - 2022 Student Services Return to School Information
Other District 31 Student Services:
Homebound/ Hospital Instruction
Home/hospital services are provided to a student when a licensed medical physician determines that the student, will or is anticipated, due to a medical condition, will be out of school for a minimum of two consecutive weeks of school (10 days) or more or on an ongoing intermittent basis. The goal of home/hospital instruction is to afford the student experiences equivalent to those afforded to other students at the same grade level and are designed to enable the student to return to the classroom/remain synchronized with the other students in his or her class. Appropriate educational services from qualified staff will begin no later than 5 school days after receiving a physician's written statement.Instructional or related services for a student receiving special education services will be determined by the student's individualized education program.
A student who is unable to attend school because of pregnancy will be provided home instruction, correspondence courses or other course of instruction when the student's physician indicates, in writing, that she is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction (1) before the birth of the child and (2) for up to 3 month after the child's birth or a miscarriage.
Literacy
Literacy coaches at Winkelman and Field Schools provide direct services to students for assessment, intervention, and assistance to classroom teachers. Students are identified through a school-wide problem-solving process and are monitored on a regular basis to determine how the student is responding to the intensive literacy interventions used.Social Work/Counseling Services
As part District 31’s Vision, the district recognizes the need for high expectations for the social, emotional growth of all students. In collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators, social work services are provided to assist students in solving problems that may be affecting their school performance.
Response to Intervention (RTI)
To best meet the needs of all students, a multi-tiered system of supports is in place that includes: classroom differentiation and additional instruction in reading, math, and behavior. A detailed explanation of the Response to Intervention Process (RTI) can be found on the District’s website.Child Find
The District will assist parents of children from birth to three years by connecting them with early intervention services if needed. The District also provides free developmental screenings four times a year to preschool aged students.Suicide Prevention Information
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Trevor Helpline (crisis prevention of LGBTQ+ Youth)
1-866-488-7388
Crisis Text Line
Text "Hello" to 741741
Erin's Law
“Erin’s Law” requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches: Students in grades preK -12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult; school personnel all about child sexual abuse; parents and guardians the warning signs of child sexual abuse, plus needed assistance, referral or resouce information to support sexually abused children and their families. Learn more at www.erinslaw.org.
Erin's Law Resources are located here.
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