Special-Needs Schools
LINC Therapeutic Day School (Allendale)
Special-Needs Schools · Woodstock, IL
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Focus
emotional disabilities specific learning disabilities autism other health impairments
Area
Woodstock, IL
Description
A therapeutic day school in Woodstock serving students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and other health impairments.
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What this special-needs school offers
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LINC Therapeutic Day School in Woodstock is operated by Allendale Association and provides specialized education and mental health services for students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Students are served in small classrooms with a trauma-informed care model integrated throughout the school day.
Leadership
Lorine Schaar, M.Ed. — Director of Day School Programs
Jason Keeler, LCSW — President/CEO
Connie Borucki, SHRM-CP — Chief Operating Officer
Brian Clutter, CPA — Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Erick Alexeyev, LCPC — Chief Clinical Officer
Marlene Ceja — Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Stiemsma — Sr. Vice President, Specialized Educational Services
Africa Brown, LCSW — VP, Therapeutic Residential Treatment Program
Judy Griffeth, LCSW — Senior VP, Continuous Quality Improvement
Glen Phillips — VP, Facilities & Grounds
Populations served
Emotional disabilities Specific learning disabilities Other health impairments Autism spectrum disorder Students with emotional and behavioral challenges
Setting
Day
On-site therapies
Individual counseling Group counseling Speech and language therapy Psychiatry services Clinical consultation
Services
Life planning Credit recovery Transitional planning Career services Enrichment classes (music, art, cooking) Career and Technical Education Extended School Year (summer programming) School clubs Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Founded
1897
Accreditations & approvals
The Joint Commission Council on Accreditation Cognia IAPSEC (Illinois Association of Private Special Education Centers) NAPSEC (National Association of Private Special Education Centers)
Phone
815-206-5725
Highlights
Allendale Association has been serving children since 1897; classrooms are limited to up to 10 students with one teacher and one to two teaching assistants; all staff are trained and certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Approach
Comprehensive trauma-informed care and treatment modality that is integrated throughout the school day.
Admissions
Students are referred through their home school district. Allendale conducts tours and interviews with families to determine program fit.
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