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Resource Services

Mission Statement

The WCS Resource Department exists to promote the academic development and discovery of individual gifts for students in need of support extending beyond the standard classroom environment.

Tiered Programming Services

Tier III - Intensive Intervention

Programmed Instruction is one-on-one specialized instruction in reading or math for the student with learning disabilities.  Programmed Instruction is coordinated with the program principal, classroom teacher, parents, and the Director of Resource Services. 

Tier II - Moderate Support

Instructional Support is individualized reinforcement of content-area learning including, but not limited to the following:

  • Reteaching of content
  • Guided study
  • Strategy instruction specific to coursework
  • Development of individual test-taking, study, and organizational strategies
  • Accountability
  • Progress monitoring
  • Academic coaching
  • Communication support
  • Cultivation of student skill sets

    Instructional Support is coordinated with the program principal, classroom teacher, parents, and the Director of Resource Services. At the middle school and high school levels, this service is provided during study hall or before/after school.  

    Organization and Study Skills Support is coordinated with the program principal, classroom teacher, parents, and the Director of Resource Services.   At the middle school and high school levels, this service is offered during study hall or at the end of the day.

  • Individual Progress Reviews
  • Study Skills Training
  • Organizational Training
    Tier I - Mild Support
    After School Homework Center is available to families to provide supervised homework completion- time afterschool in a group setting.  The supervising teacher will answer questions and assist with studying or projects at student request.

    Supported Study Hall is available to middle school students to provide direct instruction in organization and study skills, as well as accountability through progress report reviews.

    Click here to view a Resource Services brochure.

    RESOURCE SERVICES STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

    Mrs. Janet Hild, Director of Resource Services
    • Masters of Arts in Teaching from National-Louis University
    • Graduate of University of Evansville
    • Experience with ADHD, LD, PDD-NOS, ASD, AS, SID, MMH
    • SLANT Certified
    • 18+ years of teaching experience
    Mrs. Chris Dahlman, Instructional Support/HS and MS
    • Graduate of North Michigan University
    • Completed training program for Asperger’s Syndrome
    • Math and science strategic instruction
    • Bible and writing support

     

    Dana Toelke, Instructional Support/HS and MS
    • Graduate of Judson University
    • Counseling background
    • Focus on learning strategies and organization skills in all content areas
    • Pursuing Masters Degree from NLU

     

    Sue Skok, SLANT Instructor/All grade levels
    • Graduate of Northern Illinois University
    • SLANT Certification
    • Trained in educational technology, differentiated instructional strategies and specialized content area instruction
    • Educational advocacy
    Michelle Price, Instructional Support and Programmed Instruction/ HS and MS
    • Graduate of Judson University
    • Experienced at all levels of instruction
    • Taught remedial reading summer programs
    • Marilyn Burns math and reading training

     

    Robin Tyrrell, Instructional Support and Programmed Instruction/ ELEM, MS, and HS
    • M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University B.S. in Special Education from Northern Illinois University
    • Special Education Teacher, East Aurora School District
    • Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Cary School District 26
    • Pre-Kindergarten teacher and Technology teacher, Harvest Christian Academy
    • Learning Resource Teacher, Harvest Christian Academy
    • Has held current position at WCS since 2009
    Theresa Wawro, Instructional Support and Programmed Instruction/ ELEM, MS, and HS
    • B.A. in Education from Trinity International University
    • Reading Specialist
    • Focus on reading remediation and study and organization skills across all grade levels
    • Pursuing SLANT certification

    Additional Support Services

    Parent Support Services

    • Consultation unique learning needs
    • Consultation at district evaluations
    • Classroom strategy planning
    • Observation and reporting
    • 504 plan development and management
    • Referrals for outside evaluation and counseling
    • Consultation for on-going evaluations, services and re-evaluations

    Teacher Support Services

    • 504 plan consultation
    • Strategic planning—differentiated instruction strategies
    • Classroom coaching
    • Individual classroom observation and reporting
    • Cross-culture communication of unique needs
    • Professional development:  differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, learning differences

     

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