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Hope Institute-Belhaven

Special-Needs Schools · Springfield, IL
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Focus
Residential Facility Autism Emotional Disability Hearing Impairment Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment Orthopedic Impairment
Area
Springfield, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (residential facility), serving students with autism, emotional disability, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
hope.us

What this special-needs school offers

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Hope is a nonprofit organization founded in 1957 that supports individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities through educational, clinical, residential, and vocational programs across multiple states. Its mission is "Supporting individuals and families in achieving optimum growth, independence, and joy."

Leadership
Clint Paul — President & Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Brott — Chief Operating Officer
Erica Duijzer — Chief Operating Officer of Hope Clinical Care
Kristi Davison — Chief Human Resources Officer
Stephen Helm — Chief Financial Officer
Craig Humphrey — Chief Quality Officer
Jodi Ogilvy — Chief Communications and Development Officer
Populations served
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Intellectual disabilities Developmental disabilities Cognitive disabilities Physical disabilities Emotional challenges Mental illness
Setting
Combination
On-site therapies
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Speech therapy Occupational therapy Physical therapy Behavioral therapy Family training
Services
Autism screenings and diagnostics Behavioral consulting Vocational training and job placement Residential services Community day services Crisis prevention services Family support
Programs
Hope Learning Academies Therapeutic Day Academy Vocational Academy Residential Academy The Autism Clinic at Hope Hope Diagnostic Center Hope Therapeutic Services Illinois Crisis Prevention Network (ICPN) The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Hope Cafes Community Day Services
Founded
1957
Phone
833-585-5437
Highlights
Founded in 1957 by Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jordan to educate their daughter with multiple disabilities; founder Dr. Jordan was named to the President's Council on Disabilities by President Kennedy; now operates 15 locations/programs across Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Approach
ABA-informed therapeutic education combined with community-based services and inclusion, guided by the mission of supporting individuals and families in achieving optimum growth, independence, and joy.

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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

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