Family Engagement Liaison

District 158 understands that a strong partnership with parents best supports student achievement. The Special Services Department has a Family Engagement Liaison to create stronger relationships with families. The Family Engagement Liaison is a support to families in providing education on topics related to special education.

Imparting knowledge equips parents and students with stronger self-advocacy skills. The role of the Family Engagement Liaison is to foster trust between special service families and school personnel and assists families in working through concerns with a team. The Family Engagement Liaison role is to promote inclusive community mindset working collaboratively with both staff and special service families.

• Provide training on various topics related to special education or parenting a child with a disability
• Partnering to equip parents in the IEP process
• Helping parents navigate transitions
• Problem solve with families as they address concerns
• Connect families with various resources/agencies in the community
• Encourages meaningful opportunities for  parent involvement of students in special services in their schools

Jill Shadel, Family Engagement Liaison
847-659-6174
jshadel@district158.org
Staff Referral Form