The Department of Student Achievement is dedicated to providing comprehensive, district-wide support and leadership to staff, students, and families. Through our Multitiered Systems of Support (MTSS), we actively engage students across different tiers, fostering success from Birth through college and career readiness. Our commitment is to eliminate barriers and promote equity, with a specific focus on addressing social-emotional learning (SEL), social-emotional behaviors (SEB), and academics.

Our approach involves three tiers:

Tier 1: Universal (for all students, encompassing the whole child)
Tier 2: Targets specific skills for small groups or individuals
Tier 3: Offers individualized support

Our overarching goal is to empower students to evolve into socially and emotionally resilient individuals equipped with the skills to self-regulate, empathize, and lead wholesome lives as they embark on their journey into the broader world.

Department of Student Achievement
Main Office Phone:  847-689-8150
Fax: 847-689-7478
Location: North Chicago School District 187 Board of Education,
2000 Lewis Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064

Nicole Johnson
Director of Student Achievement|
njohnson@d187.org 

Tara Cook
Restorative Practice Coordinator
tcook@d187.org 

Clemencia Casas-Byots
Birth-Three Family Engagement Specialist 
ccasasbyots@d187.org