Private Special Day Schools | Clare Woods Academy
125 East Seminary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Eligibility
Persons ages 5 to and 22 years with learning or developmental disabilities
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.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
630-289-4221
Voice·
Main
630-289-4390
Fax·
Fax
Websitehttps://www.blcinc.org/
Languages
English
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.
Fees
No fees [for those who fulfill all criteria], Self-Pay
Service area
Dupage County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Cook County, IL
Will County, IL
Lake County, IL
Kane County, IL
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.
Date of Last Formal Update
05/14/2025
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What's Here
Providing organization
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.