Special Education Rules are the official regulations of the State Board of Education governing special education as found in 23 Ill. Admin. Code 226. Parents/guardians who want more information on special education are encouraged to contact Dustin Berman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, at 630-766-5940 ext. 1107 or dberman@bsd2.org.

Procedural Safeguards - English

Procedural Safeguards - Spanish

Procedural Safeguards - Polish

Click here for more information on the BSD2 Pre-Kindergarten Program.

The District 2 Preschool program serves students between 3 and 5 years old who demonstrate possible delays during play-based developmental screenings held throughout the year. 

The program is offered at the Bensenville Early Learning Center at Tioga School. It follows the District 2 calendar and offers morning and afternoon sessions Monday through Friday:

For pre-kindergarten students eligible for special education support, the District offers the following:

Blended Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms

These classrooms have a maximum of 18 students who are taught by at least two adults - one teacher and one paraprofessional. They include native English speakers, bilingual students, as well as students with and without disabilities.

Bilingual Blended Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms

These classrooms have a maximum of 16 students who are taught by at least two adults. They serve bilingual students with and without disabilities.

Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms

These classrooms have a maximum of 10 students, all with documented disabilities, who are taught by at least two adults -- one teacher and one paraprofessional.

Itinerant Services

Children come into Tioga School for an appointment to be seen by a clinician licensed in an area in which the child qualifies for services.  Examples include: speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social work. 

• Morning Sessions: 8:30-11 a.m.
• Afternoon Sessions: 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

School-aged BSD2 residents who do not attend District 2 schools have the right to receive services through an individualized service plan if eligible for special education. Itinerant services are agreed upon once per year at the timely and meaningful consultation.

Katie Adduci, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, NCSN, CEN, TNCC
Coordinator of Health Services
PH: 630-766-5940 ext. 1121
FX: 630-766-6099

Blackhawk Middle School
Patty Kohen, RN
PH: 630-77-2601 ext 2501
FX: 630-766-7612

Tioga School
Michelle Langston, RN
PH: 630-766-2602 ext. 4136
FX: 630-766-4114

W. A. Johnson School
Brandy Schuttler, RN
PH: 630-766-2605 ext. 3109
FX: 630-595-3609

Your student should not attend school with a temperature above 99 degrees. Your student should also not attend if they had a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher on the previous day. Measure temperature before giving temperature-reducing medication to your child.

Your child should not attend school if any of these respiratory virus symptoms are present:

• Fever of 100.4 F or greater or chills
• Cough, if new
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue from unknown cause
• Muscle or body aches from unknown cause
• Headache (new and either moderate or severe)
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Students and staff can return to work only after their symptoms are mild and improving and they have been fever free for 24 hours.

For everyone’s safety, District 2 follows guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) whenever a student presents symptoms of illness. Students will be sent home following IDPH guidance for exclusion from school. Diseases are reported to the DuPage County Health Department as mandated by IDPH.

Help Control Flu Season

Getting flu shots for the family is the best defense against the cold and flu season. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is ill. Typical influenza illness includes fever (usually 100-103 degrees F in adults, and often even higher in children) and respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and extreme fatigue.

Other Times Your Child Should Stay Home From School

• Antibiotics: If an antibiotic is ordered by your doctor, your child should be on it for at least 24 hours before returning to school. 
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea: Any child who vomits during the night and/or before school should not come to school.
• Pain: If your child complains of pain that is persistent, contact your doctor. If your child complains of an ear ache, consult your doctor.
• Eye irritation: If your child is suspected of having pink eye or conjunctivitis, they will be sent home. It is easily spread to others.
• Rash: Do not send your child to school with a rash. A doctor needs to determine if the child can or cannot be in school and if the rash is contagious. (Please have the doctor write a note indicating what type of rash and that the child is not contagious and can return to school.)
• Asthma: Do not send your child to school if he or she is having difficulty breathing prior to school, or taking an inhaler every 4-6 hours.

Physicals, Dental & Vision

For more information, please contact the office that most interests you.

Physicals & Immunizations

ADDISON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

• ADDRESS: 1111 W. Lake St., Addison, IL 60101 (Located in the lower level of the Health Department.)
• PHONE: 630-628-1811  
• FAX: 630-628-1501
  • Public aid/Medicaid accepted
  • Languages: English, and Spanish 

DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

• PHONE: 630-682-7400
  • Immunization Clinic only
  • Public aid accepted.
  • $15 per immunization without insurance.
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP -- ELMHURST PEDIATRICS

• ADDRESS: 152 N Addison, Suite 200, Elmhurst
• PHONE: 630-832-3100 
• FAX:  630-832-1604
  • Public aid accepted
  • Languages: English

KIDCARE MEDICAL CENTER

• ADDRESS: 2055 Army Trail Road  Suite 104  Addison
• PHONE: 630-599-5450 
• FAX: 630-705-1049
  • Public aid accepted
  • Physical exam $30 without insurance, includes immunizations
  • Immunizations $10 each with no insurance
  • Languages: English and Spanish

MELROSE PARK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

• ADDRESS: 8321 West North Ave., Melrose Park, IL
• PHONE: 708-681-2298
• FAX: 708-681-2398
  • Public aid accepted
  • Cost of physical exam on sliding scale with no insurance
  • Languages: English and Spanish

MID AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER

• ADDRESS: 639 W. North Ave, Villa Park, IL
• PHONE: 630-516-0960 
• FAX: 630-516-0951
  • No public aid accepted.
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Physical exam $35- without insurance
  • Immunization $20 each with no insurance
  • Languages: English, Spanish, and Arabic

VNA HEALTH CARE

• ADDRESS: 28 N. York Road, Bensenville
• PHONE: 630-892-4355
• FAX: 630-482-8171
  • Languages: English and Spanish

ALLKIDS

• WEBSITE: www.allkidscovered.com
• PHONE: 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)
  • AllKids is a complete healthcare program for every uninsured child in Illinois, regardless of income or immigration status.  It covers doctor visits, hospital visits, dental care, vision care, prescription drugs, mental health services and more.  Monthly premiums and co-pays are determined on a sliding scale, depending upon household income.

HEALTH CONNECT 

• PHONE: 1-877-912-1999
  • Cuotas sujetas a cambiar

Dental

If you do not have a dentist, the following resources may be of assistance:

CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY

• PHONE: 312-836-7300
  • Provides names of dentists who are accepting new patients; no reduced fees

DENTA QUEST

• WEBSITE: www.dentaquestgov.com
• PHONE: 1-888-286-2447
  • Referral service for dentists accepting public aid.

Dentists accepting public aid:

BRENTWOOD FAMILY DENTAL

• ADDRESS: 1145 S. York Road, Bensenville
• PHONE: 630-694-4937
• FAX: 630-694-9953

FAMILIA DENTAL

• ADDRESS: 200 W Lake St, Addison
• PHONE: 630-628-3115
• FAX: 630-628-3116
  • Languages: English and Spanish

SMILE TOWN

• ADDRESS: 42 W Lake St, Addison

• PHONE: 630-333-1065

• FAX: 630-333-1069
  • Languages: English and Spanish

HAPPY TOOTH

• ADDRESS: 130 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst

• PHONE: 630-834-4140

• FAX: 630-834-4577
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

MALLARD DENTAL

• ADDRESS: 33 S. Addison Rd. Addison Suite 101

• PHONE: 630-834-4343

• FAX: 630-834-6308
  • Languages: English and Spanish

CHILDREN’S TO ADOLESCENCE

• ADDRESS: 2500 Higgins Suite 660, Hoffman Estates (also located in Niles)
• PHONE: 847-885-1095
  • Specialty dentist only; must have a referral
  • Languages: English and Spanish

Vision

BENSENVILLE EYE CARE

• PHONE: 630-860-5066
• FAX: 630-860-5075
• ADDRESS: 117 W. Main St., Bensenville, IL 60106
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages: English and Spanish

DUPAGE OPTICAL

• ADDRESS: 207 S. Addison Road, Addison, IL 60101

• PHONE: 630-279-8866

• FAX: 630-279-2609
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages : English, Spanish, and Korean

LOOKSHARP

• ADDRESS: 373 N. Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL 60191

• PHONE: 630-422-1413

• FAX: 630-422-1454
  • Accepts Medicaid.
  • Languages: English, Polish, and conversational Spanish

WALMART -- ELMHURST

• ADDRESS: 900 S Rt. 83 Villa Park, Elmhurst
• PHONE: 630-530-5303
• FAX: 630-530-1744
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

WALMART -- NORTH LAKE

• ADDRESS: 137 W North Ave., North Lake

• PHONE: 708-409-0047

• FAX: 708-409-0209
  • Public Aid accepted
  • Languages: English, Se habla español

HEALTH & WELLNESS: Thank you for helping us prevent the spread of COVID and other communicable diseases in our schools

NOTE: On March 1, 2024, the CDC changed its COVID guidance, advising that COVID should now be treated the same as other respiratory viruses like a cold or the flu. This plan has been revised to account for that change, which means five days of isolation is no longer required for students and staff with confirmed cases of COVID. Instead, they can now return to school or work when their symptoms are mild and improving and they have been fever free for 24 hours. (Updated March 6, 2024)  

Thank you for helping us prevent the spread of COVID and other communicable diseases in our schools

While we are fortunate COVID is no longer a public health emergency, we are continuing to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID and other communicable diseases in our schools. 

The information outlined below is based on CDC recommendations and will guide our mitigation efforts to start the school year. Please review this information, and join us again in this ongoing effort to maintain healthy environments for teaching and learning across the District. 

• The information outlined below is based on CDC recommendations and will guide our mitigation efforts to start the school year. Please review this information, and join us again in this ongoing effort to maintain healthy environments for teaching and learning across the District. 
• Encourage good handwashing and respiratory etiquette.
• Do not send sick students to school. Students demonstrating signs of illness at school will be sent home.
• Stay up to date on vaccinations for COVID, flu, and other communicable diseases.
• Students experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, and/or fever must stay home 24 hours after their last episode without medication for these conditions.
• Everyone will be encouraged to stay home if they are sick or experiencing any of the following respiratory virus symptoms:
  • Fever of 100.4 F or greater or chills
  • Cough, if new
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue from unknown cause
  • Muscle or body aches from unknown cause
  • Headache (new and either moderate or severe)
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • VomitingDiarrhea
• Students and staff can return to work only after their symptoms are mild and improving and they have been fever free for 24 hours.
• Use of masks may be required in the health office for ill children.
• If another COVID outbreak should occur, though, the plan will be revised and additional guidelines will be implemented based on CDC guidance. If an outbreak were to occur in a classroom, parents will be notified as we do with all other communicable illnesses. 

Thank you for partnering with us to help prevent the spread of illness in our schools. Working together, we can have another happy, healthy school year in District 2.

Medical Emergencies

In the event a parent/guardian cannot be contacted in a medical emergency, the emergency telephone number(s) listed in the student’s registration information will be used. Paramedics may be called and the child may be taken to the hospital if, in the opinions of school personnel, the student needs immediate medical attention. It is important that parents/guardians keep registration information, including emergency contact information, up to date.

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medicine in an emergency.

Administration of Medication to Students

Students should not take medication during school hours or during school-related activities unless it is necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’s licensed health care provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take medication during school hours or school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child and otherwise follow the District’s procedures on dispensing medication.

No District employee shall administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School Medication Authorization (SMA) form is submitted by the student’s parent/guardian.

Click here for the School Medication Authorization Form.

No student shall possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this policy and its implementing procedures.

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication, in an emergency situation.

Medication

Only physician-prescribed medication will be administered. All medications must be in the original prescription container appropriately labeled for the student. A completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form must be submitted to the school health office for any medication, including those available over-the-counter.

Click here for the School Medication Authorization Form.

Students should not take medicine during school hours or during school-related activities unless it is absolutely necessary.

Medical Emergencies

In the event that parents cannot be reached in a medical emergency, the emergency telephone number listed on the Registration/Information Form will be used. Paramedics may be called and the child may be taken to the hospital if, in the opinions of the school personnel, it is imperative to have immediate medical attention. It is important that parents keep registration information, including emergency contact information, up-to-date.

A student unable to attend school because of a temporary, chronic, or long-term medical disability may be eligible to receive home/hospital tutoring. Eligibility is determined by the Illinois State Board of Education rule governing placement options for home/hospital services. Call your school’s principal if your child may require these services.

A student who is unable to attend school because of pregnancy will be provided home instruction, correspondence courses, or other courses of instruction before the birth of the child when the student’s physician indicates in writing that she is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction. These services will also be provided for up to three months following the birth of the child or a miscarriage.

Periodic conferences to determine continuation of home/hospital services will be held between appropriate school personnel, parent(s)/guardian(s), and hospital staff to coordinate course work and facilitate a student’s return to school.

Physical Examinations

Physical examinations are required for all children entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and sixth grade. Bring your child’s completed State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form to the health office by the first day of school.

Click here for the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form.

This exam form must be dated within one year prior to the first day of school. It must also be completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider, and it must include a diabetes screening and lead screening for children who are 6 years old or younger. A tuberculosis (TB) skin test is recommended.

Vision Examinations

The state requires that students entering kindergarten present proof to the school of having had a vision examination. Students transferring from out of state, regardless of grade, are required to have an eye examination. Please return the Eye Examination Report to your child’s school.

Click here for the Eye Examination Report.

Dental Examinations

The state requires that students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades present proof to the school of having been examined by a dentist. Please return the Proof of School Dental Examination Form to your child's school. 

Click here for the Proof of School Dental Examination Form.