STUDENT SERVICES

Our philosophy is simple: kids should get what they need. Students who have access to proper supports do better in school and develop the tools needed to succeed in life. Salt Creek School District 48 is committed to providing a continuum of services to meet the needs of our diverse student population. We recognize each child’s unique needs and partner with families to promote success for all who enter our doors.

Dr. Emily Burnett

Dr. Emily Burnett

Director of Student Services and Human Resources

630-279-8400 x1005

STAFF

Laura Robertson

Mrs. Laura Robertson

Admin. Assist. Student Services

630-279-8400 x1004

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Salt Creek School District 48 offers a continuum of special education and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Special education instruction and services are provided based on a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). A student may be eligible for special education and related services if he or she has a disability that impacts educational performance.

Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an individualized education program under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment.

Questions about the identification, assessment, and placement of students should be directed to the Director of Student Services.

Qualified interpreters are available at IEP meetings upon request for parents/guardians whose native language is other than English. If a qualified interpreter is not available, District 48 may use outside vendors, including telephonic interpreters. Parents and guardians, including those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, may request an interpreter at IEP meetings by contacting the Director of Student Services. Requests for an interpreter at IEP meetings should be made at least 7 days before such meetings whenever possible.

Parents/guardians have the right to request that the bilingual interpreter provided at an IEP meeting serve no other role in the IEP meeting than as the interpreter, and District 48 will make reasonable efforts to fulfill this request. Parents/guardians may contact Dr. Emily Burnett at 
eburnett@saltcreek48.org or 630-279-8400 ext.1005 with any questions or comments about interpretation services. 

Parent Links

Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities

ISBE Parent Guide – Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois

SECTION 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Section 504 establishes a student’s right to full access and participation to education and all school-related activities and requires schools to provide appropriate services to meet the individual needs of qualified students.

Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an individualized education program under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment.

If you believe your child meets one of the above categories and requires reasonable accommodations, please contact your child’s principal. 

MCKINNEY-VENTO/HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

The McKinney-Vento Act is designed to address the challenges that homeless children and youths have faced in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. The Illinois State Board of Education considers the school enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youth throughout Illinois a high priority. If you and your child lack fixed, regular, and adequate housing, your child may be considered homeless and eligible for support under the McKinney-Vento Act. Homeless children have the right to:

  • Enroll in school immediately, even without school or medical records

  • Assistance from the district liaison with fee waivers, community resources, and obtaining immunizations/medical records/other necessary documents

  • Choose to enroll in the school of origin (the school that a child last attended) or the local school (where other students in the area attend)

  • Transportation to and from school

Salt Creek School District 48 McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison:

Dr. Emily Burnett, Director of Student Services and Human Resources

McKinney-Vento Fact Sheet - English McKinney-Vento Fact Sheet - Spanish

EARLY CHILDHOOD / PRESCHOOL SCREENING

Salt Creek Primary School conducts developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 throughout the year. These screenings are free and will provide you general information about your child’s development. This opportunity is open to all district families, even if your preschool plans are undecided. If you are interested in our preschool program, this is the first step in registering your son/daughter. The screening takes about one hour and families have the opportunity to meet staff on the preschool team. To schedule a screening, please call the Salt Creek Primary School at 630-832-6122.

If you are concerned about your child's development and your child is not yet 3 years old, please contact: Child & Family Connections at 331-481-4263 or visit https://www.dayonepact.org/child_and_family_connections.php

HEALTH SERVICES

Salt Creek School District has health office staff in each of its three schools. The role of the school nurse and the health office is to provide state mandated services that include health screening programs (such as vision and hearing screening), verification of immunization status, and infectious disease reporting. The school nurses are also responsible for assessing and treating students for minor health complaints, administering medications, managing various chronic health conditions (such as asthma and diabetes), and responding to emergency situations. The main priority of the school nurse is to keep students healthy and in the classroom so they are able to achieve academic success.

Danyelle Olsen, PEL-CSN, dolsen@saltcreek48.org

Markita Simmons, RN, msimmons@saltcreek48.org

Denise Natalino, CNA, dnatalino@saltcreek48.org

2019-2020 Student Health Immunization Data

FARE Emergency Action Plan

Seizure Action Plan

Eye Exam Report

Dental Exam Form

Illinois Physical Exam Form

Illinois Sports Physical Form

Eye Exam Waiver Form

Medication Authentication Form

American Lung Association Emergency Action Plan

Student Accident Insurance Brochure

Student Accident Claim Form

Current Student Immunization Data

SASED

SASED (the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County) is a special education joint agreement, commonly referred to as a special education cooperative. SASED is comprised of 18 member school districts, who collaborate to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities. As an extension of each member district, SASED creates, provides, and supports a complete continuum of programs and services for students with disabilities ages from 3 through 22. SASED offers special education programs, related services, and professional development to students and staff of its member districts. For more information about SASED programs and services, please visit https://www.sased.org/.

Salt Creek School District 48 is proud to be a host district for the SASED Visually Impaired Program, which serves students who are blind/visually impaired from the 92 member school districts of DuPage/West Cook Regional Association.

Mental Health Support Services

We strive to create a culture of well-being of students, parents, staff and community. To further support this endeavor, the district has invested into an additional support service through ReferralGPS.

ReferralGPS is a service providing assistance to our community in finding local mental-health and substance use related treatment resources. The service compliments the districts existing systems of support as a tool for student service teams and families to connect with treatment. Along with a searchable database of treatment options, ReferralGPS provides Care Navigation to assist families in triage and appointment setting.

School district staff and families may access ReferralGPS in two ways:

  1. Contact Student Services (social workers, psychologists, counselors) to seek out treatment options

  2. Visit this link at https://referralgps.com/find-help/saltcreek48 to search for treatment resources or connect with a Care Navigator anonymously

The platform has the ability to filter by mental health concern, clinician gender/specialty, location, and insurance acceptance. The service is available for all types of private and public insurance options including PPO, HMO, Medicaid, and families that are uninsured or underinsured.

ReferralGPS is available for use by district students, staff, and families at no cost. All information entered on the ReferralGPS tool is completely confidential and securely stored.

Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory in any way. If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please consider reaching out to the Student Services team or visiting https://referralgps.com/find-help/saltcreek48.