Private Special Day Schools | Clare Woods Academy
Assists learning and developmentally disabled youth and adults through an alternative day school that also provides occupational therapy, speech/language and counseling, as well as a separate adult group home.
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Physical Address
125 East Seminary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Website
https://www.blcinc.org/
Application process
(1) Parents must contact the Academy by phone or through online form to find out about classroom availability and verify eligibility (2) If eligible and classroom space available, the family's school district will be asked to send a formal referral packet including a copy of the student's most recent IEP (3) Intake coordinator will review referral packet for initial approval (4) Upon approval, family will be asked to schedule a formal in-person visit (5) School district will then notify the CWA if the family confirms interest (6) A visit for observation at the current educational placement is scheduled, and parents are asked to schedule a meeting with the Principal and the CWA team (7) Once CWA has approved the student, parents submit the formal application.
Fee
No fees [for those who fulfill all criteria], Self-Pay
Required documents
Includes (but may not be limited to): Student's most recent IEP; All relevant educational, medical, speech/language, occupational and mental health reports from the previous 2 years.
Eligibility
Persons ages 5 to and 22 years with learning or developmental disabilities
Languages
English
Service area
Kane County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Lake County, IL
Cook County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Will County, IL
Agency info
Clare Woods Academy
Assists learning and developmentally disabled youth and adults through an alternative day school that also provides occupational therapy, speech/language and counseling, as well as a separate adult group home.