Students with disabilities and their families are invited to attend the Options Fair on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Lyons Township South Campus, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Options Fair provides students with special needs an opportunity to meet with colleges and universities, trades/certification programs, as well as agencies that can provide services after high school. Please see the flyers for more information.
Student Services Staff
Dr. Michael Volpe
Interim Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
mvolpe@elmhurst205.org
Colleen Cook
Director of Special Education, EC-5
ccook@elmhurst205.org
Anna Bahramis
Director of Special Education, 6-12+
abahramis@elmhurst205.org
Matt Collins
Assistant Director of Special Education, York
mcollins@elmhurst205.org
Sarah Cannon
Assistant Director, Student Services, McKinney-Vento Liaison
scannon@elmhurst205.org
Jill Mueller
Special Education Department Chair, York
jmueller@elmhurst205.org
Monica Garnica
Administrative Assistant for Student Services, Mckinney-Vento Liaison
mgarnica@elmhurst205.org
Arisve Esquivel
Administrative Assistant for Student Services
aesquivel@elmhurst205.org
Karen Spaeth
Administrative Assistant for Student Services
kspaeth@elmhurst205.org
Student Services
The Student Services Department is committed to providing support and services to students, parents, staff and administration consistent with federal and state mandates as well as with the district's vision for a rigorous and relevant education for all students. Elmhurst District 205 supports the rights of all individuals to be educated to the extent appropriate in general education settings, and attempts to be as inclusive as possible in its practices in serving students with special needs.
On the right side of this page, there are links to specific pages and documents which describe in detail the various components of the Student Services Department (such as Section 504, Homeless Services, Allergy Information, etc.) and Special Education process. If you have questions, please contact any of the administrators listed on the left side of this page.
Special Education Program Analysis
During the 2018-2019 school year we conducted a comprehensive review of the Special Education programs and services in District 205. Input was received from all stakeholder groups and the collected data was analyzed and complied into the reports and actions plans listed below.
- Initial Report - February 2019
- Presentation to the Board of Education - February 2019
- Next Steps Planning - Special Education Program Analysis - May 2019
- Board of Education Presentation on Special Education Program Analysis of Next Steps - May 2019
Student Services Events
The ELSA Preview Days are a great way for families to visit the Elmhurst College campus and meet current ELSA students and staff. They will get a glimpse of campus life during a typical school day at Elmhurst College. ELSA Preview Days are on: September 20, October 18, and November 22.