Families in
Transition
Who's Who?
In Schools
It can be tricky to get in contact with personnel, and also difficult to know who to talk to when. Take a look here for some help.
Office for Students with Disabilities
The CPS office that manages everything related to special education and services.
Phone #: 773-553-1800
Helpline number: 773-553-1840 (open Monday through Thursday from 9-5)
773-553-1801 (Fax)
Email: osd@cps.edu
Contact with general questions, if you need help finding the contact information for other personnel, or are unsure who to contact about an issue.
School Nursing Services
Contact with questions about your child's health needs.
Phone #: 773-553-5437
Evaluation Teams
Contact with questions about your child's evaluation or about their transition from early intervention to early childhood services
School Assignment Services
Contact with questions about child's school placement.
Phone # 773-553-1847
Email: osdcluster@cps.edu
Transportation Services
Contact with questions about your child's transportation needs.
Phone #: 773-553-2860
Email: stutran@cps.edu
More information here:
Case Manager
The case manger is your primary point of contact, like the service coordinator in early intervention. Contact your child's case manager with any questions about; their IEP, their progress, and anything regarding meetings such as scheduling issues or meeting requests.
Find your child's case manager's contact information on their school's website.
Principals
Principals and assistant principals are in charge of their school and all professionals working there. Contact your principal with concerns about school personnel (although its always good to contact the individual first), the school environment, confidentiality, or requests for observations.
Look on your school's website to find contact information for your school principal/vice principal