Special Start Program Logo Design Contest

Students in RSTA's Creative Design recently competed in a Logo Design Contest for The Special Start Program. The criteria for the Logo Design Contest was to design a logo and brand recognition that is both unique and contemporary. This logo will be used on letterhead, website, and social media.

Logo Design Winners:
1. First Place $100 - Maxwell Berger (senior)
2. Second Place $50 - Charlotte Joly (sophomore)
3. Third Place $25 - Tess O'Shaughnessy (junior)

The Special Start Program is a CPS special education preschool program that has been around for approximately 30+ years. We serve children ages 3-5 years and their families. Children with disabilities are educated alongside their non-disabled peers. The classrooms implement high-quality instruction in a language-based, hands-on, multi-sensory curriculum to aid in the child’s growth and development. We have almost 200 students in 16 classrooms across 7 schools in the district, and in the community and community preschools. Staff comprises OTs, PTs, speech therapists, special education teachers, psychologists, behavior specialist, paraprofessionals, and other administrative staff.