Andrea Ellexson

Director of Special Education

Phone: (630)570-8290

Fax: (630)887-8564

Email: aellexso@hinsdale86.org

Jim Westphal

Assistant Department Chair

Phone: (630)570-8334

Fax: (630)887-8564

Email: jwestpha@hinsdale86.org

Wendy Vallo

Administrative Assistant

Phone: (630)570-8291

Fax: (630)887-8561

Email: wvallo@hinsdale86.org

Mission Statement

The mission of the Special Education Department is to work in partnership with all other HCHS departments to educate students who experience disabilities that affect their learning, support their academic achievement and self-reflection in the learning process, foster the development of each student’s character, and assist students in their preparation for post-secondary education, careers, and community contributions.

DEPARTMENT GOALS 

•  Students will meet or exceed academic/learning standards 
• Students will understand, apply, evaluate, and adapt learning strategies to acquire knowledge and demonstrate learning.
• Students will meet transition goals addressing competencies for post-secondary education, independent living, community participation, and employment.
• Students will become proficient self –advocates, demonstrating effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.