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High Road School of Naperville

Special-Needs Schools · Naperville, IL
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Focus
emotional/behavioral autism learning disabilities ages 5-21
Area
Naperville, IL
Description
A therapeutic day school in Naperville providing individualized instruction and behavioral support for students ages 5-21 with significant special-education needs.
Website
sesischools.com

What this special-needs school offers

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High Road School of Naperville is a private day school offering individualized instruction for students in grades 1–12 with academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The school uses smaller, structured classrooms and evidence-based, student-centered approaches aligned with IEP goals.

Leadership
Cheryl Wagemann — School Director
Dawn Thomas — President, SESI
Milt Alexander Jr., Ed.M. — Senior Vice President, Operations
Ashley Leyba, Ph.D. — Senior Vice President, School Operations
Dave Wood — Senior Vice President, Operations
Diane Myers, Ph.D. — Senior Vice President of Integrated Support
Emily Gaines — Vice President of People and Culture
Monique Robinson — Vice President, Corporate Operations
Faith Ware — Vice President, Training & Programming
Susanne Thompson, Dr. — Vice President, Business Development
Populations served
Students with learning disabilities Students with autism Students with communication delays Students with behavioral or emotional challenges Students impacted by trauma or unstable environments Students with school avoidance or anxiety Students with juvenile justice involvement Students needing life skills preparation for adulthood
Setting
Day
Grades
1–12, plus Adult Prep Program
On-site therapies
Art therapy Music therapy Occupational therapy BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) services
Services
Motor lab Extended School Year (ESY) programs Individualized Education Plan (IEP) implementation Tiered behavior supports Embedded mental health support Functional behavior assessments 1:1 academic support
Programs
Spark (academic and behavior support) Spring (instruction and life skills) Adult Prep Program
Phone
1-630-355-0200
Highlights
School Director Cheryl Wagemann has 30+ years of experience in special education.
Approach
Individualized instruction aligned with student strengths and IEP goals using tiered supports to uniquely meet each student's needs — meeting student needs, not labels.

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