Thresholds' Youth & Young Adult Services (YAYAS) offer groundbreaking programs for adolescents, young adults, families, young mothers, and their children. These programs offer the development skills and support they need to master mental health challenges while reducing the negative impact of those challenges on what matters most to young people: relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, day-to-day living, and early career experiences. Specializing in the transition to adulthood, Thresholds' Youth & Young Adult Services provide young people with experiential learning within their communities to maximize success. Programs include:Early Intervention & First-Episode PsychosisComprehensive Behavioral Health Services (Emerge)Thresholds High SchoolResidential and Transitional Living (Young Adult Program)Young Mothers (Mother's Project)Homeless Youth & Families

Area Education Agency staff work in school buildings on a weekly basis providing support services for students who may need extra help or who have IEPs. AEA staff available may include: School psychologists, School social workers, Speech-language pathologists, Special education consultants, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Audiologists, Teachers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, Teachers for vision, and Early childhood special education teachers. Transition support services are available for students, parents, and educators as they plan for students’ transitions for living, learning, and working. Planning includes movement from home to school, school to school, and to their post-school employment, education, and living settings.

Onarga Academy’s Expressions Day School offers a structured educational and therapeutic environment designed for students in grades 4-12, with the following diagnoses: - Higher Functioning on the Autism Spectrum. - Learning-Specific Communication Disorder. - Sensory Integration Disorder. - Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS).

Provides special education programs and diagnostic services to children with disabilities. Services include: - School psychology. - School social work. - Speech and language therapy. - Physical therapy. - Occupational therapy. - Audiological services. - Early childhood services. - Special education instruction. - Vocational instruction.

Provides educational and therapeutic environment for children with profound disabilities whose needs cannot be met at their home school district.

Assists member districts with the provision of quality special education services. Provides administrative, psychological, social work, and supervisory services. Certified school psychologists work with certified school social workers to provide 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.

Provides educational programs for children with educational eligibilities of autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, development delay, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, or other health impairment.

Provides specialized education services for students.

Serves children with disabilities ranging from Early Childhood to 8th grade. Duration of the program is 6 weeks and housed in a resident district. Instructional and related services are provided as outline by the child's IEP team.

Area Education Agency staff work in school buildings on a weekly basis providing support services for students who may need extra help or who have IEPs. AEA staff available may include: School psychologists, School social workers, Speech-language pathologists, Special education consultants, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Audiologists, Teachers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, Teachers for vision, and Early childhood special education teachers. Transition support services are available for students, parents, and educators as they plan for students’ transitions for living, learning, and working. Planning includes movement from home to school, school to school, and to their post-school employment, education, and living settings.

Hammitt Elementary School: Provides specialized educational services. Support services are also offered to families of students attending the program. Hammitt Junior-Senior High School: Provides high school programs for students with Autism. Vocational programming for job skill development is available for students that attend. Professional therapy and family-based services are available on an individual case basis. Training and program consultation are offered to school districts throughout Central Illinois to assist them in providing special education services in the public school.

Hammitt Elementary School: Provides specialized educational services. Support services are also offered to families of students attending the program. Hammitt Junior-Senior High School: Provides high school programs for students with Autism. Vocational programming for job skill development is available for students that attend. Professional therapy and family-based services are available on an individual case basis. Training and program consultation are offered to school districts throughout Central Illinois to assist them in providing special education services in the public school.

Assists member districts with the provision of quality special education services. Provides administrative, psychological, social work, and supervisory services. Certified school psychologists work with certified school social workers to provide 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.

School for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including: - Developmental delays. - Autism. - Behavoral challenges. - Attention deficit disorder. - Provides academic services, physical/speech/occupational therapy, and other skills training.

Services include: - At home supported living. - Respite care. - Personal care. - Day services. - Employment skills. - Education. - Case management. - Personal healthcare.

- Provides comprehensive, evidence-based prevention and intervention services to enable students with diverse needs to achieve their maximum learning potential through collaboration with, and support to the families, district personnel, and community agencies. Services include: - Adapted physical education program. - Audiology services. - Deaf and hard of hearing program. - Occupational therapy. - Physical therapy. - School psychological services. - School social work services. - Speech therapy services. - Visual impairment services. - Early childhood program. - Secondary Transitional Experience Program (STEP): provides supervised work experience for high school students with disabilities. - Middlefork School: Programs designed to serve students ages 5 to 21 years of age whose needs cannot be adequately met in their home school districts.

Summit School is a therapeutic day school serving students in Kindergarten-12th grade. Students have IEPs with primary disabilities of learning disabilities, autism, other health impairments, and emotional disorders. Related services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling. Classes are small with a certified teacher and paraprofessional. Students have their academic and emotional needs met through supportive classes and a well-designed therapeutic program. Assistive technology and instructional technology are used for eligible students.

- The Pre-Kindergarten Program serves children who may be at-risk for academic difficulty. - The Early Childhood Special Education Program provides educational and related services for children with special needs.

- 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. Children will be screened at the school building level by a team (CARES) of professionals who determine whether a referral on a particular child is appropriate. Direct referrals by individuals outside the school building should contact the building principal. School psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, and other related service staff are available to provide support services to students. These individuals consult with staff and participate in the assessment of children to identify their educational needs as it relates to their disability. In addition, the school psychologist and social worker may provide counseling services to students or may refer them to other agencies.

Provides special education services to district students.

Serves children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Children in the program are diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive impairments. Children participate in on-going community activities to generalize classroom skills in real world situation.

Provides behavior support for families and educator. Free onsite visits for schools and homes are available. Additional services include free training for school and parent groups, free library with return postage included, and 24-hour helpline.

Students with behavioral and emotional challenges which prevent them from being successful in a public school environment will live with their families in surrounding communities. Using a therapeutic education model, the individual needs and strengths of each student are identified and built upon, both academically and behaviorally.

Provides educational programs for children with educational eligibilities of autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, development delay, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, or other health impairment.

Provides special needs education and services to students through consultation, observations, screenings, and classroom support.