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Chicago Special Education 291

We support Chicago and it's suburbs. We provide safer and more inclusive virtual environments for those with special needs and increased support.  

6
Students per class
2:1
staff to student ratio
45
students enrolled

Our services

Schooling

We can help supplement what your child struggles with in school.

individualized Plan

We develop a plan that includes the students school IEP along with any outside treatment and safety plans they may have.

Threapy and Case Management

We support our students by including threapy every day built into treatment and providing resources for steady growth. 
Our mission

To support student with there struggles and developing a environment that supports their growth and emotional needs.

Our values

Innovation

Embrace creativity and forward-thinking to inspire students and staff

Integrity

Operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in all dealings

Empathy

Demonstrate compassionate and genuine desire to support each other

Our team

Meet the awesome folks who make all of this possible day to day

Admin/Teachers

Dr. Zack Iacch

Director

Zach.Iacch@d291.org

Nick Bonakdarpour-Jaberg

Network Technician

nick.jaberg@d291.org

Nicole Nehagan

Director of Human Resources 

Nicole.Nehagan@d291.org

Dr. Tim Kelmora

Director of Educational Services

tim.kelmora@d291.org

Quinn Stephmen

Math/Computer Science Teacher

Quinn.Stephmen@d291.org

Josh Fegie

English/History Teacher

Josh.Fegie@d291.org

Steve Oso

Life Skills Teacher

Steve.Oso@d291.org

Andrew Cyak

Science Teacher

Andrew.Cyak@d291.org

Teacher's Aides

Vinny Uso

Teacher's Aide

Vinny.Uso@d291.org

Sean Calhoun

Teacher's Aide

Sean.Calhoun@d291.org

Micheal Nyathoft

Teacher's Aide

Micheal.Nyathoft@d291.org

Kai Valora

Teacher's Aide

Kai.Valora@d291.org

Tommy Varak

Teacher's Aide

Tommy.Varak@d291.org

Dua Malowe

Teacher's Aide

Dua.Malowe@d291.org

Johnathan Ura

Teacher's Aide

Johnathan.Ura@d291.org

Tiffany Alek

Teacher's Aide

Tiffany.Alek@d291.org

Clinical Staff

Dr. Stephine Andrews

Director of Clinical Operations

Stephine.Andrews@d291.org

Peter Nugin

Head Therapist

Peter.Nugin@d291.org

Alix Nemich

Threapist 

Alix.Nemich@d291.org

Jenny Alfrin

Social Worker

Jenny.Alfrin@d291.org

Join District 291

We are always on the hunt for staffing and are happy to find something that works for you. Check out our Job Postings or email hr@d291.org if you can't find a match.