About the Program

The SASED Central Therapeutic Day School is designed to empower students to achieve peak academic performance and to increase social and vocational skills. In addition, we promote the development of effective communication and coping strategies for independence in the community.

 

Academic or functional skill instruction is appropriate to grade placement, academic achievement, and individual needs.  We maintain a high staff-student ratio in each classroom. Classroom placement is determined by the student's age and instructional needs.  Instruction is centered around research-based practices, and curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards and/or Essential Elements.  Vocational opportunities and life skills classes are available for identified students.  In all cases, instruction is individualized with consideration of the student's unique needs as documented in their Individual Educational Program (IEP).  Evidence-based practices, including, but not limited to, functional behavioral assessment, reinforcement, prompting, differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors, extinction, self-management, computer-assisted instruction, social skills groups, social stories, video modeling, independent work systems and visual supports, may be used to facilitate learning in all areas of the curriculum. Related services, such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work services, are offered within the school setting. Music therapy and vocational training may also be offered. 

 

SASED Central School is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to serve students in grades K-12+. When a student meets entry criteria, final placement is determined by the student's IEP team.