Private Special Day Schools | Clare Woods Academy

The Clare Woods Academy (CWA) - Alternative public day school for students with learning or developmental disabilities, including those within the autism spectrum. The academy includes primary, intermediate, high school and vocational departments that provide occupational therapy, speech/language and counseling.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/10/2024

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211 DuPage County

Physical Address

125 East Seminary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

Eligibility

Persons ages 5 to and 22 years with learning or developmental disabilities

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Dupage County, IL Cook County, IL Kane County, IL Lake County, IL Will County, IL Mchenry 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.