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Felicity School

Special-Needs Schools · Country Club Hills, IL
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Focus
autism emotional disabilities learning challenges other health impairments grades K-12
Area
Country Club Hills, IL
Description
A private therapeutic day school in Chicagoland serving students with autism, emotional disabilities, and learning challenges using positive behavioral supports.
Website
felicityschool.com

What this special-needs school offers

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Felicity School is a private therapeutic day school in Deerfield, Illinois, serving students ages 11–21 who require specialized, individualized programming with integrated therapeutic supports. The school operates with a strengths-based, individualized approach focused on academic, social, and emotional growth across mind, body, and spirit.

Leadership
Mike Nekritz — Co-Founder
Kent Sullens — Co-Founder, Special Education Director
Dr. Susan Barker — Principal
Populations served
Students with special education needs At-risk youth Students requiring therapeutic day school placement
Setting
Day
Ages
11–21
On-site therapies
Individual counseling Group counseling Speech-language therapy Occupational therapy Art therapy
Services
Individualized education programming (IEP) Vocational programs Experiential learning Mentoring Transition services Job coaching Crisis intervention Related services per IEP Wilson Language training
Programs
Integrated vocational program Transition program
Phone
(224) 999-3900
Highlights
Maximum 10 students per classroom with 2 staff (1 certified teacher + 1 paraprofessional); 25+ staff including specialists in speech, OT, art therapy, social work, and transition services.
Approach
Strengths-based, individualized programming fostering development of mind, body, and spirit; believes all students can achieve greatness within supportive settings designed to build self-worth and healthy decision-making skills.

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