Special-Needs Schools

Jewish Bureau-Therapeutic

Special-Needs Schools · Chicago, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability Traumatic Brain Injury
Area
Chicago, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, emotional disability, intellectual disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
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Knapp School & Yeshiva is a therapeutic day school serving K–12+ students in West Rogers Park, Chicago, with emotional or behavioral challenges who have not succeeded in traditional educational settings. The school integrates academics, therapeutic supports, and a Yeshiva program within a safe, low-ratio learning environment.

Populations served
Emotional Disability (ED) Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Intellectual Disability Autism spectrum disorders Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Students with emotional or behavioral challenges
Setting
Day
Grades
K–12+
Services
Academics with state-aligned curriculum Enrichment activities Therapeutic supports Resource services and testing Reintegration to school districts Transitional and career counseling Work development and employment support
Programs
Knapp School Knapp Yeshiva Jewish day school integration (Yeshiva program)
Accreditations & approvals
Accredited by AdvancEd Approved by Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Tuition & funding
Students referred through school districts attend at no cost to families.
Phone
855.275.5237
Highlights
Maximum class size of 10 students; serves multiple disability classifications including ED, SLD, Autism, TBI, and OHI; operates under JCFS Chicago.
Approach
Students thrive when supported on a path of self-discovery. Nurturing relationships and strengths-based supports create a holistic learning experience for K–12+ learners with diverse needs. Individualized education through collaboration between school personnel, parents, and mental health professionals; maximum 10 students per class.
Admissions
Students referred through school districts attend at no cost to families.

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