Wood Dale School District 7

What Wood Dale School District 7 does

Wood Dale School District 7 is a public K-8 school district operating under the authority of the Illinois General Assembly and the Illinois State Board of Education, headquartered at 543 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale, Illinois. The district serves students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade across four school buildings: the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), Oakbrook Elementary, Westview Elementary, and Wood Dale Junior High, with Fenton High School (District 100) as the feeder secondary school. Instructional offerings include Illinois Learning Standards-aligned core academics, a Dual Language Program (80/20 Spanish-English model transitioning to 50/50 by grade 3), Transitional Bilingual Education, English Learner support, Special Education services coordinated through the North DuPage Special Education Cooperative, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and a Schoolwide Enrichment Model.

The district's technology stack includes a 1:1 Chromebook program, the Otus all-in-one educational platform for assignments, assessments, behavior, and family communication, NWEA MAP assessments for progress monitoring, Clever single sign-on for staff, InfoSnap for online registration, ParentSquare for district-family messaging, FDMealPlanner for food service, and a Finalsite-hosted website. Student data privacy is managed through SOPPA, FERPA, ISSRA, and COPPA compliance, with vendor Data Privacy Agreements administered via the Student Data Privacy Consortium.

As a government state entity, the district is funded primarily through local property tax revenue, Illinois State Board of Education formula funding, and federal Title I funds, supplemented by non-refundable student registration fees. The entity is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education with staggered four-year terms, currently led by Board President Aida Miljkovic and Superintendent Dr. Shannon Dudek (in her first year, 2025-2026, succeeding Dr. John Corbett). The district has approximately 171 staff across instructional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support functions.

Name

Wood Dale School District 7

Legal name

Wood Dale School District 7

Website

https://wd7.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wood Dale School District 7 is a public Illinois K-8 school district serving Pre-K3 through Grade 8 across four schools in Wood Dale, Illinois, funded by local property taxes and state and federal education funding, and offering Dual Language, Special Education, and a 1:1 Chromebook program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public school education
• K-8 education services
• Dual language program
• Special education services
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wood Dale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source for public school districts in Illinois is local property tax revenue. District adopts annual budget and tax levy to fund operations.
2. Student Fees: Registration fees charged to families for student enrollment. Fees are non-refundable after the first student attendance day of the school year.
3. State and Federal Funding: Receives funding from Illinois State Board of Education and federal programs including Title I.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wood Dale School District 7 is a public K-8 school district operating four schools (Early Childhood Education Center, Oakbrook Elementary, Westview Elementary, and Wood Dale Junior High) in Wood Dale, Illinois. The district delivers Pre-K through 8th grade instruction aligned to Illinois Learning Standards, including a Dual Language Program, Special Education, English Language Learner support, and a 1:1 Chromebook initiative. It is funded primarily by local property taxes and state/federal sources and governed by an elected Board of Education.

Product overview

Wood Dale School District 7 is a public school district offering Pre-K through 8th grade education across four schools: Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), Oakbrook Elementary, Westview Elementary, and Wood Dale Junior High. The district operates a comprehensive instructional program portfolio including core academics aligned with Illinois Learning Standards, Special Education services, and a Dual Language Program (80/20 model) for bilingual education. Supporting technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook program and the Otus platform for family engagement. Transportation and health services support student welfare. The district utilizes InfoSnap for registration and ParentSquare for family communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)
• Oakbrook Elementary Elementary school serving students in grades K-5 with hours 8:55-3:30.
• Westview Elementary Elementary school serving students in grades K-5 with hours 8:55-3:30.
• Wood Dale Junior High Junior high school serving students in grades 6-8 with hours 8:05-2:55.
• Dual Language Program Instructional program providing academic instruction in both English and Spanish to achieve fluency and literacy in both languages, using an 80/20 model in early grades transitioning to 50/50 by grade 3.
• Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) Program provided when 20 or more limited English proficient students with a common native language are enrolled, with native language support from certified bilingual teachers.
• Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) Program provided when fewer than 20 students of a common native language are at any school, involving English as a Second Language instruction.
• Special Education Services Individualized support for students ages 3-15 who meet eligibility requirements under classifications including Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disability, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech and Language Impairment.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) General education initiative using instructional interventions to meet academic and behavioral needs through a 3-tier system that increases in intensity.
• Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) Enrichment program based on Renzulli's model designed to develop talents in all children through advanced-level enrichment experiences and opportunities based on strengths and interests.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program District-wide program where students are issued Chromebooks, chargers, and cases for educational use, with expectations for device care, charging, and internet safety.
• Otus Parent Portal All-in-one educational platform connecting teachers, students, families, and school leaders for accessing assignments, assessments, learning resources, behavior reports, and academic progress.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation services for students meeting eligibility requirements based on walking distance from school (ranging from 5/8 mile for kindergarten to 1 mile for grades 6-8).

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• North DuPage Special Education Cooperative (NDSEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative special education services partnership providing specialized programming and transportation for students whose needs cannot be met through in-district services. District 7 works with NDSEC to ensure continuum of special education services in Least Restrictive Environment.
• Fenton High School (Fenton Community High School District 100)coreOthersPrimary feeder high school for Wood Dale School District 7 graduates. Serves students from Wood Dale and surrounding communities.
• Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational collaborative organization providing standardized Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) with educational technology vendors. District uses SDPC Resource Registry to ensure vendors meet privacy standards before approving technology tools for classroom use.
• DuPage Regional Office of EducationcoreOthersRegional education authority for DuPage County. Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals must be registered with DuPage ROE. District coordinates with ROE for professional development and regulatory compliance.
• City of Wood DalemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community events and resources. Collaborates on events such as National Night Out and community safety initiatives.
• Wood Dale Park DistrictmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing recreational programs and facilities for district families and community members.
• Wood Dale Public LibrarymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing library resources, educational materials, and literacy programs for district students and families.
• Whitsons Food ServicemoderateOthersFood service management company providing school meals. District participates in Illinois State Board of Education Free Summer Meals Program.
• Comcast Internet EssentialsminorOthersLow-cost internet program for qualifying families provided as parent resource to support digital equity and student access to online learning tools.
• AT&T AccessminorOthersLow-cost internet program for qualifying families provided as parent resource to support digital equity and student access to online learning tools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Itasca School District 10: Small DuPage County K-8 public school district serving Itasca, IL — comparable in size and suburban operating model to Wood Dale SD 7.
• Addison School District 4: Adjacent DuPage County K-8 public school district serving Addison, Illinois, immediately neighboring Wood Dale. Directly comparable in scale, suburban context, and ELL/bilingual program offerings.
• Bensenville School District 2: Neighboring DuPage County public school district (K-8) serving Bensenville, IL with a similar demographic profile including a significant Hispanic population and Dual Language programming.
• Medinah School District 11: Small DuPage County K-8 public school district (Medinah, Roselle, and portions of Elk Grove Village) operating at a similar scale and demographic profile to Wood Dale SD 7.
• Roselle School District 12: Small DuPage County K-8 public school district serving Roselle, IL. Similar in size, operating model, and feeder relationship to Fenton High School.
• Bloomingdale School District 13: Adjacent DuPage County K-8 public school district serving Bloomingdale, IL. Closely comparable in grade range, size, and suburban Illinois operating context.
• Keeneyville School District 20: DuPage County K-8 public school district serving Hanover Park, Roselle, and Bloomingdale, with a comparable ELL population and bilingual program offerings.
• Fenton Community High School District 100: Primary feeder high school for Wood Dale SD 7 graduates. A directly adjacent DuPage County public school district serving the same Wood Dale community for grades 9-12, making it the closest operational peer.

Others

• PowerSchool (InfoSnap): Wood Dale SD 7 uses InfoSnap (now part of PowerSchool) for student registration. PowerSchool is the dominant K-12 SIS/registration vendor and an ecosystem partner, not a competing district.
• Otus Performance Systems: Wood Dale SD 7's primary instructional and family engagement platform. A K-12 edtech vendor in the district's stack rather than a peer district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wdsd_7
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wood-dale-school-dist-7

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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