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New Horizon Center

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

What this special-needs school offers

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New Horizon Center is a specialized educational institution in Chicago serving children and adults with severe disabilities and autism, with a mission to provide education and training while bringing dignity and respect into students' lives.

Leadership
Korie Bowers — Principal
Kaily Briggs — Assistant Principal
Populations served
Children with severe disabilities Adults with severe disabilities Children with autism Adults with autism
Setting
Day
Services
Student programs Home Based Self Directed Assistance Special programs Extended School Year (ESY) Social events
Phone
(773) 286-6226
Approach
Provide education and training to children and adults with severe disabilities and autism while bringing dignity and respect into the lives of students through improved current conditions and promising futures.
Admissions
Registration packet and medical forms required for enrollment.

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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
  • How transitions back to public school work

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