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Provides education assistance to area schools in areas of early intervention, special education, career awareness, math and science coalition, computer instruction/training, curriculum development, and nursing services.

Early Intervention Program serves infants and toddlers (birth-3 years) with disabilities. Services include screening, testing, referral, services, coordination of services, and implementation of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Offers autism support and training for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, grandparents, or anyone that is affected by autism.

Works with children with moderate to severe cognitive impairments by engaging them in on-going community activities to generalize classroom skills in real world situation.

Provides staff who will help provide information, training and/or assistance to youth with significant disabilities, post high school, and individuals with disabilities living in nursing facilities with attention to deflection of people with significant disabilities at risk of entering institutions, so they may remain living in the community.

Provides various special education services to students in member districts. Services include operates a life skills classroom, a transition classroom, a self-contained cross categorical classroom, four sections of early childhood education, support and a variety of trainings to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents in the member districts.

Special education services for students with all type of disabilities ages birth to 21.

Specialists in speech pathology, hearing, vision, physical, and occupational therapies.

Professional development for all levels of staff within both public and private schools specializing in math, reading, science, and early childhood curriculum areas.

School and community planning and addressing long-range goals for schools.

Provides training in many school climate issues around bullying, discipline, and addressing at risk factors.

Provides both practical and social/emotional help to older adults adjusting to vision loss.

Content (online, large print, braille and audio) is available free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment and to those who support them.

Library of learning content ranges from tips and techniques for everyday living with low vision to an extensive range of instruction on assistive technology and braille.

Provides support to local schools and families by providing educational services, informational and technology, and special education services for children with disabilities. 

Provides special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Classroom placements are determined by grade, ability levels and communication needs. The program utilizes Structured Teacch and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Bridge to Independence Program serves students aged 18-21, offering personalized chances to earn graduation credits. Emphasizing practical life and social skills, students are expected to secure and keep employment. Vocational training is mandatory, and “Bridge Entrepreneurial Projects” offer extra opportunities.

K –12 students, classrooms have a clear structure, using varied teaching methods and ongoing assessments. Students face stimulating materials and are motivated to showcase their knowledge and skills creatively and traditionally.

Vocational Services around 50-60% of students receive vocational services, covering career exploration, resume development, skills training, and hands-on work experiences.

Provides administrative, psychological, social work, and supervisory services. Services include comprehensive social development assessments of children with learning disabilities or behavioral problems and determine the most appropriate educational placement for them. They consult with teachers and parents to assist them in carrying out the individualized programs and will refer to other community agencies when appropriate. 

Special education services for students with all type of disabilities ages birth to 21.

Specialists in speech pathology, hearing, vision, physical, and occupational therapies.

Professional development for all levels of staff within both public and private schools specializing in math, reading, science, and early childhood curriculum areas.

School and community planning and addressing long-range goals for schools.

Provides training in many school climate issues around bullying, discipline, and addressing at risk factors.

Educational Support Services to public and nonpublic schools including school improvement, special education, and media. Special Education Services include:

-- Speech

-- Vision

-- Hearing

-- Psychological and Occupational Therapy

-- Physical Therapy

-- Social Work

Offers special education services to children with disabilities ages 3 through graduation or through age 22. Students are identified through a full and individual evaluation and individualized education plan conference process. Students are referred through their school for social, emotional, and academic problems which significantly interfere with the student's progress in school. Prior to the evaluation and placement, a parent must be involved and give consent. Children may not be evaluated or placed without this parental permission. Children may be referred by the child's parent, teacher, or other individual who knows the child and his/her difficulties. Direct referrals by individuals outside the school building should contact the building principal. School psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, and other relate.

Offers special education services serving all 13 school districts located in Kankakee County. Programs include alternative day program, communications program, transition program, audiology, autism consultant services, behavior intervention, occupational therapy, vision itinerant services, orientation and mobility services. 

Offers support to local schools by providing Educational Services, Informational and Technology, and Special Education.

Community-based services and support to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Residential program includes staffed group homes for youth and adults, supervised apartments, and independent living arrangements.

Vocational training and employment services through a supervised training center (HUB), which includes on-site contract work, work stations in industry, supervised employment programs, and job coaching. Additionally, High Plains Employment Services concentrates on job readiness and securing employment.

Year-round educational program is available to children through contractual arrangements with the school district.

Respite care may be available, call for details.

Intergenerational Center, 1406 14th Ave, for individuals who have reached retirement age. Clients are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.

Provides professional development and leadership to promote school improvement, a variety of instructional services, special education support services (birth to age 21), and technology and media services.