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1939 West 13th Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60608-1226
312-491-4110
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Easterseals Academy

Easterseals Academy empowers each student to achieve peak academic performance, increase social and vocational skills, develop an effective means of communication and foster the acquisition of functional life skills for independence in the community.

School districts contract with Easterseals to assist in providing educational programs for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay or intellectual disability. We provide an alternative school placement for these students and help them achieve independence. Easterseals Academy is conveniently located in Chicago, Machesney Park and Tinley Park.

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	Enrollment Easterseals Academy is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to serve students ages 3 through 21 who meet specific enrollment requirements. When a student meets the following criteria, the home school district may refer the student to one of our campuses.
	Curriculum We maintain a high teacher-student ratio and each student has an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).  We offer integrated therapies and instruction is centered around evidence based practices. The curriculum map is aligned to Common Core State Standards.
	Clinical Services Related services available at the schools include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and social work. All services and the frequency of services are driven by the student’s needs and determined by the IEP team. Art therapy, music therapy, vocational training, adapted physical education and behavioral consultation are also offered.
	Post-Secondary Services By the age of fourteen-and-a-half, students are assessed and a comprehensive transition plan is created which includes post-secondary outcomes and goals. Students participate in a variety of vocational activities and the program combines simulated and authentic work settings.
	Locations Easterseals Academy is conveniently located in Chicago, Machesney Park and Tinley Park. Chicago and Tinley Park 2018-19 Chicago and Tinley Park English Calendar (updated April 2019) 2018-19 Chicago and Tinley Park Spanish Calendar (updated April 2019) Machesney Park 2018-19 Machesney Park English Calendar (updated April 2019) 2018-19 Machesney Park Spanish Calendar (updated April 2019)
	Parent Support Group Easterseals offers a Parent Support Group hosted on a monthly basis.