Student Services

There are a variety of educational options available to students, including the West Bend Virtual Academy. 

Health services support students by managing health-related barriers to learning. District school health room professionals coordinate the services through training, delegation and supervision of staff, and act as liaisons between school, home, health care providers and/or community resources. See a list of health room professionals and more details. 

Some students with learning issues don’t need special education or individualized instruction (and an IEP), however they might still need support or accommodations for learning. A 504 plan documents the support the school will provide which allow the student equal access to the general education curriculum.

If you’d like more information about 504 plans, please contact your building principal and complete the 504 Referral Form.

Our goal is to help students to achieve the skills needed to be successful learners in the classroom and responsible members of our community. Social and emotional learning enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively with daily tasks and challenges.

Access details on the WBSD Way and social and emotional learning. 

The West Bend School District provides education to students ages 3-21 eligible under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) through a continuum of district services and supports. Specialized instruction and support occurs in all school environments. Instructional location decisions are made based upon individual student strengths and areas of need during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with parents and educators.

Special Education is the practice of educating students in a manner designed specifically to their individual differences based on an area of impairment and a need for special education.

This process utilizes an Individual Education Plan (IEP) which is a monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, accessible settings, and other interventions designed to help learners with an impairment achieve success.

Please contact your building principal if you have questions or would like to discuss a special education referral for your child. Please also complete the Special Education Referral Form.

A handbook of helpful resources for families has been compiled by the West Bend School District. There are several other resources available, such as articles and how to access help. 

The West Bend School District counselors are certified educators who support all students' academic, career, and social/emotional development. WBSD has a comprehensive school counseling program that includes a counseling curriculum in grades K-5. School counselors advocate for student access, use data to identify and address student needs, and collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to remove barriers to student success.

East and West High School Counselors and contact information. 

Each Family Liaison serves as a case manager for students who require intensive behavioral and social support. This role includes coordinating and facilitating student support team meetings, guiding the implementation of intervention strategies, and monitoring student progress. Review list of Family Liaisons. 

West Bend School District school psychologists are DPI-certified professionals who support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success. They collaborate with families, educators, and community partners to promote equity, address barriers to learning, and implement evidence-based practices. WBSD school psychologists play a vital role in early identification, Child Find, special education evaluation, and systems-level problem solving to ensure all students have access to the support they need to succeed