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AAA Academy

Special-Needs Schools · Blue Island, IL
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Focus
Day School Developmental Delay Emotional Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability
Area
Blue Island, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with developmental delay, emotional disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
aaaacademy.org

What this special-needs school offers

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AAA Academy (Alternative Academic Achievement Academy) is a non-profit private therapeutic day school in Blue Island, IL serving students ages 5–15 with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. It provides an alternative placement for students who struggle in traditional environments, emphasizing individualized instruction and a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Populations served
Students with emotional disturbance Students with behavioral disabilities Students with learning disabilities Students with other health impairments At-risk students
Setting
Day
Ages
5–15
Grades
K–8
On-site therapies
Speech and language pathology Occupational therapy School counseling Social work services
Services
Case management for IEP compliance School nursing services Breakfast and lunch programs (free, nutritionally balanced) Computer-aided instructional programs
Programs
Early Childhood Program Emotionally Disturbed Student Program School-wide behavior management system ESY Summer School
Highlights
5:1 student-to-teacher ratio; fully accessible facility; serves students in a self-contained special education placement in Blue Island, IL
Approach
ALL CHILDREN ARE WORTH SAVING — staff emphasize one-on-one communication and believe all children can learn, providing alternative placements for students struggling in traditional environments.

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  • Day vs. residential
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