PedsList.
List your practice
Special-Needs Schools

Gerber School-Cunningham (Day)

Special-Needs Schools · Urbana, IL
Compiled from public sourcesProgram

About

Compiled from public web sources — unverified until claimed; please confirm details directly with the provider.

Focus
Day School Autism Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability
Area
Urbana, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, emotional disability, intellectual disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
cunninghamhome.org

What this special-needs school offers

Summarized from their website — verify details directly with the special-needs school.

Cunningham Children's Home is a comprehensive child welfare agency in Urbana, Illinois that provides residential treatment, special education, counseling, family support, and community-based services to children, youth, and families. The organization serves 953+ individuals annually with a mission to nourish hope through effective solutions so children thrive and families flourish.

Leadership
Marlin Livingston — President/Chief Executive Officer
Pat Ege — Vice President of Program Services
Tony Wilson — Director of Residential and Clinical Services
Melissa Harden — Chief Financial Officer
Ann Pearcy — Director of Community-Based Services
Paige Hall — Director of Human Resources
Mark McCusker — Director of Education
Ginger Mills — Director of Advancement
Shawn Peterson — Director of Quality Improvement
Sharon Brown — Board President
Vicki Harber — Board President-elect
Staff
Catherine Nickrent — Board Treasurer
Doug Abbott — Board Secretary
Populations served
Youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges Autism spectrum disorder Emotional/Behavioral Disorder Other Health Impairment Learning Disability Intellectual Disability Youth affected by abuse and neglect Youth with mental illness (depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD) Runaway and homeless youth Young adults in transitional/independent living
Setting
Combination
Ages
9-21
On-site therapies
Speech/language therapy Occupational therapy Trauma-informed care Residential therapy Counseling (HopeSprings Counseling Services)
Services
Residential treatment Special education (CIRCLE Academy, Gerber Education Program) Runaway and homeless youth services (Cedars Youth Shelter) Transitional living Independent living Family support and stabilization (Families Stronger Together) Intensive placement stabilization Employment and vocational support (ECHO program, Vocational Options Program) County redeploy initiatives Community-based interventions
Programs
Gerber Education Program CIRCLE Academy Cedars Youth Shelter HopeSprings Counseling Services Families Stronger Together ECHO (housing and employment) Vocational Options Program
Accreditations & approvals
Recognized by Urbana School District 116
Phone
217-367-3728
Highlights
Serves 953+ individuals annually; mission and ministry of the United Women in Faith of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference (IGRC); CEO Marlin Livingston has 30+ years in child welfare.
Approach
To nourish hope through effective solutions so children thrive and families flourish; uses trauma-informed strategies, individualized education planning, small class sizes, sensory techniques, and research-based curriculum and interventions.
Admissions
Enrollment through referral and funding from local school districts, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; contact Residential Treatment Intake/Admissions Coordinator at (217) 367-3728 ext. 281.

Claim this listing

Built from public sources — these details come from the provider and this page is waiting to be claimed. Editing every detail is free.

Specializations & areas of expertise
Free to add
Professional bio
Free to add
Hours & availability
Free to add
Contact & booking
Free to add
Accepted insurance
Free to add
Ages served & telehealth
Free to add
Direct inquiry button · Pro Parent reviews · Pro Sponsored placement · Pro

What to look for in a special-needs school

  • Population served (autism, emotional/behavioral, learning differences) and the age/grade range
  • Whether it's an ISBE-approved nonpublic facility — districts can place and fund students there
  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
  • Day vs. residential
  • How transitions back to public school work

Want to rate your public school or district on special education instead? See the school & district scorecards.