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Best Special Needs Schools in Calumet City, Illinois (2026)

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Wentworth Junior High School

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Calumet City, ILGrades 6-8Tuition-free

Wentworth Junior High serves grades 6 through 8 in Calumet City School District 155, following Woodrow Wilson Elementary for preschool through grade 2 and Wentworth Intermediate for grades 3 to 5. Our school plans academic and behavioral support through an MTSS framework. Students can stay for after-school study or join student council, drama club, band and choir, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, co-ed intramural soccer, tai chi, yoga and American Sign Language. Later in the year, co-ed track and field, Math Bowl, Scholastic Bowl and the Newberry Bowl begin. Our National Junior Honor Society chapter requires a 3.5 GPA and a 95 percent attendance rate. District Student Services provides special education, Section 504 plans, English learner services, homebound instruction and related services including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school psychology, social work and assistive technology. As a member of the ECHO Cooperative, the district can also arrange specialized programs when students need more support.

  • Public junior high school (6-8)
  • Public school
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Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - Calumet City

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Calumet City, ILGrades PreK-5Tuition-free

Woodrow Wilson Elementary, home of the Bobcats, is the early grades school of Calumet City School District 155, serving students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. Our students move on to Wentworth Intermediate School for grades 3 to 5 and Wentworth Junior High for grades 6 to 8. We follow a Multi-Tier System of Support plan, and after school students can join Science Explorers, Dance, Crafts and Games, Crafts and Yoga, or Piano. The district's Department of Student Services provides special education programs, English learner (ESL) services, McKinney-Vento homeless services and related services including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school psychology, social work and assistive technology. As a member of the ECHO Cooperative, the district can also arrange specialized programs when a student needs more support.

  • Public elementary school (PreK-2)
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Calumet City School District 155 runs its early childhood program at Woodrow Wilson School, 560 Wentworth Avenue. Children ages 3 to 5 must go through the district's pre-kindergarten screening, and families hear about eligibility by mail or phone. District 155 is a member of the ECHO Cooperative, which gives students access to more specialized programs when they need them.

Confirm that your address is in District 155 before booking a screening. The district's Department of Student Services covers special education, Section 504, nursing, homebound instruction, English learner services, and related services such as speech-language, occupational and physical therapy, school psychology, social work, and assistive technology. The early childhood program runs morning and afternoon sessions, with shorter sessions on Wednesdays.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Calumet City

How does preschool screening work in District 155?
Children must be 3 to 5 years old and complete the district's pre-kindergarten screening. Staff analyze the results, then contact each family by mail or phone about eligibility for the programs. Classes meet at Woodrow Wilson School in morning and afternoon sessions. If you suspect a disability, also ask in writing for a full special education evaluation.
What is the ECHO Cooperative?
District 155 describes itself as a member of the ECHO Cooperative, which gives students access to a continuum of specialized programs and services when they need more support. Your child's IEP team, which includes you, decides whether a cooperative program fits. Our IEP guide explains how placement decisions are made.
How long does District 155 have to evaluate my child?
Illinois gives the district 14 school days after a written request to decide whether to evaluate. If it agrees and you consent, the eligibility and IEP meetings must occur within 60 school days. You also receive at least ten days' notice of an IEP meeting. See our guide on requesting an evaluation.
What if my child attends a private or religious school?
The district where the private school is located handles Child Find and evaluations, even if you live elsewhere. If your child qualifies, services usually come through an Individual Service Plan paid from a limited proportionate share, and they may be less than an IEP in public school would provide. Ask that district about its annual Timely and Meaningful Consultation meeting.

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