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Focus
Day SchoolAutismDevelopmental DelayEmotional DisabilityIntellectual DisabilityOther Health ImpairmentS/LSpecific Learning Disability
Area
Urbana, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, developmental delay, emotional disability, intellectual disability, other health impairment, s/l. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
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CIRCLE Academy is a special education day treatment program operated by Cunningham Children's Home, serving students with approved disability categories referred by local school districts at two Illinois locations (Urbana and Rossville/Vermilion). The program combines individualized academic instruction with therapeutic counseling and behavioral support, guided by the Circle of Courage principles.
Leadership
Marlin Livingston— President / Chief Executive Officer
Pat Ege— Vice President of Program Services
Tony Wilson— Director of Residential and Clinical Services
Individualized special education programmingSmall class instruction (2:7 student-to-teacher ratio)Vocational trainingBridge to Independence Program (ages 18–21)Family involvement programming
Programs
CIRCLE Academy UrbanaCIRCLE Academy Vermilion (Rossville)Bridge to Independence Program
Accreditations & approvals
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approvedEAGLE Accreditation (United Methodist Association)Illinois Department of Human Services licensedIllinois Department of Children and Family Services licensedIllinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services licensed
Phone
(217) 367-6923
Highlights
Cunningham Children's Home serves over 953 children, youth, young adults, and families annually; CIRCLE Academy Urbana capacity is 70 students and Vermilion capacity is 55 students; 50–60% of students participate in vocational services.
Approach
Empowering Students for Success – in school, at home and in the community; grounded in Circle of Courage principles: Belonging, Independence, Generosity, and Mastery.
Admissions
Students are referred by local school districts based on special education eligibility in approved disability categories.
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