District #51 Special Education

Topic: The D51 Department of Student Services serves 3000 students with a continuum of services that match individual student needs in 44 schools, charters, and surrounding areas. The Student Support Model aligns with D51 initiatives to engage, equip and empower learners of today for a limitless tomorrow.

Bio: Speaking to us how the needs of special education students have changed and how D51 is changing what it does to meet these needs is Kathy Lyn, the Special Education Coordinator for D51 Middle Schools.  Kathy is a career educator with 40 years of practice. She has served families and students from preschool to adult teaching special education, literacy acquisition, instructional practices, and downhill skiing.