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Alexander Graham Bell Montessori

Special-Needs Schools · Wheeling, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism D Developmental Delay Hearing Impairment S/L
Area
Wheeling, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, d, developmental delay, hearing impairment, s/l. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
agbms.org

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Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School (AGBMS) is a Montessori school in Wheeling, Illinois serving infants through middle school, with specialized programming for deaf and hard of hearing children using Cued Speech. Founded in 1986, it is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and designated a model school by the American Montessori Society.

Populations served
General education students (infant–middle school) Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children
Setting
Day
Ages
Infant through approximately age 14–15
Grades
Infant through Middle School
Services
Cued Speech instruction DHH Student Support Services AEHI Outreach Cue College Before and After School Enrichment (AM/PM) Montessori Mornings Parent Involvement Programs State Funded Programs
Programs
Infant Program Toddler Program Preschool-Kindergarten Program Lower Elementary Program Upper Elementary Program Middle School Program Summer Camp Program Before and After School Enrichment
Founded
1986
Accreditations & approvals
Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Teachers certified by ISBE and American Montessori Society Designated Model School by the American Montessori Society LEED-certified green facility (U.S. Green Building Council) Official practicum and observation site for Northwestern University, Northern Illinois University, National Louis University, and Illinois State University
Phone
847-850-5490
Highlights
Founded in 1986 by a group of dedicated parents and educators; student-teacher ratio better than 15:1; named after Alexander Graham Bell in recognition of his advocacy for deaf children's education.
Approach
Foster "competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners" through Montessori methodology, with core values of care for ourselves, care for others, and compassionate activism.
Admissions
Open enrollment; limited spaces available for 2026–2027; tours available upon request.

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