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Orchard Academy

Special-Needs Schools · Skokie, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism D Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Other Health Impairment S/L Specific Learning Disability
Area
Skokie, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, d, emotional disability, intellectual disability, other health impairment, s/l. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
orchardacademy.org

What this special-needs school offers

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Orchard Academy is an Illinois State Board of Education-approved therapeutic day program and post-secondary transition school for young adults with disabilities ages 17–22 who have completed high school special education but have not yet accepted their diploma. The program emphasizes vocational training, life skills, and community integration to promote optimal independence in home and community settings.

Populations served
Students with disabilities Young adults who completed high school special education without accepting diploma
Setting
Day
Ages
17–22
On-site therapies
Individual counseling Group counseling Social skills training Behavior planning Crisis management
Services
Post-secondary transition education School-to-work vocational training Job search and placement Life skills instruction Community-integrated learning Community linkages Quarterly transition planning meetings Family support resources
Programs
Transition day program Vocational training program
Accreditations & approvals
ISBE-approved (Illinois State Board of Education)
Phone
847.967.1800
Highlights
Program duration of 1–4 years based on individual student goals; affiliated with Orchard Village, a nonprofit supporting approximately 300 individuals with disabilities through residential, vocational, transitional, and home-based programs.
Approach
Outcomes-based, least-restrictive learning environment with research-based curriculum aligned with National Transitional Technical Assistance Center findings and employer expectations; small student-to-staff ratios enabling individualized curriculum and scheduling.

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What to look for in a special-needs school

  • 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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