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Marklund Day School-Elgin Campus

Special-Needs Schools · Elgin, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Developmental Delay Hearing Impairment Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment Orthopedic Impairment
Area
Elgin, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, developmental delay, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
marklund.org

What this special-needs school offers

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Marklund is a nonprofit organization in northern Illinois that provides 24-hour residential care, day school education, therapy, and community services for infants, children, teens, and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs.

Leadership
Gilbert Fonger — President/CEO
Kudus Badmus — Chief Financial Officer
Heather Graves — Chief Development Officer
Gunjan Patel — Chief Operating Officer
Paula Bodzioch — Chief Academic Officer
Dawn Lassiter-Brueske — Chief Communications Officer
Marie Loiacono — Chief Human Resources Officer
Carrie Seida — Director of Development
Populations served
Infants, children, teens, and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities Individuals with special healthcare needs Students with medical and behavioral challenges Students on the autism spectrum Non-ambulatory individuals with severe cognitive deficits Individuals with complex medical problems requiring 24-hour skilled nursing care
Setting
Combination
Ages
Infants through adults
On-site therapies
Specialized therapy programs Developmental training
Services
24-hour residential care Day school education Community day services Community integration programs Camping programs Vocational opportunities Skilled nursing care
Programs
Marklund Hyde Center (intermediate care facility for adults) Marklund Wasmond Center (medically complex/developmental disabilities residential) Nathan Education Center Day schools in Geneva, Bloomingdale, and Elgin
Accreditations & approvals
CARF accredited
Phone
(630) 593-5500

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  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
  • Day vs. residential
  • How transitions back to public school work

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