Phone: 847-784-6536
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Degrees and Certifications:
Megan Zajac
Director of Special Education
Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education to oversee and develop special education programs and services on the Northfield and Winnetka campuses
- Works collaboratively with the Winnetka Special Education Department Chair, Northfield Special Education Department Chair, New Trier Learning Center Director and the Education and Life Skills Program Coordinator
- Works collaboratively with special education teachers, instructional assistants, psychologists, and speech and language pathologists in the provision of quality special education services for students with disabilities
- Works collaboratively with Ture North Special Education District to provide services for New Trier students
- Works collaboratively with Assistant Principals on the Winnetka and Northfield Campuses to develop Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports
Academic Preparation:
- Bachelor of Science in Special Education, with an emphasis in Intellectual Disabilities – Auburn University
- Master of Arts in Learning Disabilities – Northwestern University
- Master of Science in Educational Leadership – Northern Illinois University
Professional Licensure and Endorsements
- Special Education, LBS1
- General Administrative
- Principal Evaluator and Teacher Evaluator