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New Connections - Ext Day

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

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New Connections Academy is a day school in Palatine, Illinois serving students on the autism spectrum or with similar needs, addressing social communication, emotional, academic, sensory, and behavioral needs in one setting. The organization operates multiple programs and campuses including an extended-day program, a south campus, a day school, and virtual and counseling services.

Populations served
Students on the autism spectrum Students with similar needs
Setting
Day
Services
Social communication support Emotional support Academic support Sensory support Behavioral support Therapeutic services Counseling (via Counseling Connections affiliate)
Programs
New Connections Academy Connections Academy East Virtual Connections Academy South Campus Connections Day School Counseling Connections Circle of Courage Extended School Year/Summer program
Phone
847-359-8690

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  • Population served (autism, emotional/behavioral, learning differences) and the age/grade range
  • Whether it's an ISBE-approved nonpublic facility — districts can place and fund students there
  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
  • Day vs. residential
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