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Clare Woods Academy

Address

125 East Seminary Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 289-4221

www.blcinc.org/

AKA:

Clare Woods Academy & Cupertino Home

Description:

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.

Hours:

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

Languages:

English, Spanish

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

June 10, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

125 East Seminary Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187

Contacts

Amy Bender

Principal

Phone Numbers

Main

(630) 289-4221

Fax

(630) 289-4390

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

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.

Hours

Academics: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 3:15 pm

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

Fees

No fees [for those who fulfill all criteria], Self-Pay

Intake Procedure

(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.

Geography Served

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  • Illinois
    • Cook County
      • Dupage County
        • Kane County
          • Lake County
            • Mchenry County
              • Will County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              630-289-4221
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              Main
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