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Day School Autism Emotional Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, emotional disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
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Joseph Academy is a private, nonprofit therapeutic day school in Illinois serving young people with severe behavioral, emotional, and learning disabilities across multiple campuses. The school partners with Chicago-area school district special education representatives to place students through IEP-based referrals.
Leadership
Laura Capparelli — Principal, Melrose Park Campus
Bob Malek — Principal, Des Plaines Campus
Populations served
Students with severe behavioral disabilities Students with severe emotional disabilities Students with severe learning disabilities
On-site therapies
Art therapy Music therapy
Services
School social work Mental health services for students and families Therapy dog program
Programs
Therapeutic day school program Girls Club Video Game Club Chess Club Institute for Therapy through the Arts partnership
Tuition & funding
$25,000 per year (private pay students); public school district placement also available
Highlights
Serves students from 30 Illinois counties; staff longevity with many members 10+ years; 2021 Golden Apple Award winner on staff (Mrs. Pham Navarrete)
Approach
Give hope to our students to become successful in their learning environment, through a therapeutic program emphasizing respect and affection.
Admissions
IEP must be completed and formal family interview required prior to acceptance; referrals come through Chicago-area school district Special Education representatives or local social service agencies.
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