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Day School Autism Emotional Disability Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, emotional disability, other health impairment, specific learning disability. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
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The Learning House is a specialized day school in Wheeling, Illinois, serving students ages 12–21 who have struggled in traditional public high school settings. The school integrates individualized academics, vocational support, counseling, and outdoor experiential activities using mastery learning and natural and logical consequences.
Leadership
Mark F. — Founder / Executive Director
Matt F. — Program Director
Kevin B. — Director of Operations
Tom B. — Educational Director
Aneta P. — Clinical Director (LMFT, TF-CBT)
Staff
Alissa L. — Clinician (LCSW)
Matthew M. — Senior Teacher
Connie W. — Associate Teacher
Populations served
Students who have struggled in traditional public high school settings Students with special education needs
Grades
Middle School and High School
On-site therapies
Counseling Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Services
Vocational support Work experience Outdoor/experiential education Individualized education Clinical counseling
Programs
High School program Middle School program CAAEL sports program Camp activities
Highlights
Founded in 1990; serves students ages 12–21 who have little or no hope of success in traditional public high schools; has a separate foundation board directing financial contributions toward enhancement programs.
Approach
Mastery learning and natural and logical consequences, integrated with individualized education, vocational support, counseling, and experiential activities to foster self-worth, mutual respect, healthy decision-making, responsibility, and accountability.
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