St. Colletta’s

St. Coletta’s of Illinois was created by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi for the purpose of providing services in a Christian environment for all children and adults with developmental disabilities and other persons with short-term needs. Through training, residential, and educational programs designed to enhance physical, social, and spiritual well-being, St. Coletta’s encourages

Landmark College

“When Landmark College opened in 1985, we were the first institution of higher education to pioneer college-level studies for students with dyslexia. Today, we are known throughout the world for our innovative educational model, where students become confident, empowered, and independent learners. Our highly personalized approach integrates cutting-edge learning strategies, skills, and assistive technology into

Muir Wood: Trusted Teen Treatment

“The treatment programs at Muir Wood are built around evidence-based treatment models known to offer the most effective rehab for teen boys.  We specialize in diagnosing and treating boys with addiction issues, as well as co-occurring disorders (often called dual diagnosis), behavior issues, and learning disabilities. Our programs for teen boys are facilitated by a

Beyond BookSmart

“Beyond BookSmart is an educational coaching company founded by Michael Delman, a Massachusetts Distinguished Educator and the founder and former principal of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School. Mr. Delman wanted to help students in middle school and high school become more effective at self-management skills such as managing their schoolwork, their time and belongings, and their

From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide

“From Emotions to Advocacy, second edition will teach you how to plan, prepare, organize and get quality special education services. In this comprehensive, easy-to-read book, you will learn your childs disability and educational needs, how to create a simple method for organizing your childs file and devising a master plan for your childs special education.

Misunderstood Minds

Misunderstood Minds: the documentary & website “For one in five students, learning is an exhausting and frustrating struggle. Often mistakenly called ‘lazy’ or ‘stupid’ by their teachers, classmates, and even their families, these children may be suffering from debilitating learning problems. If not addressed, the problems can have a devastating impact on the students’ self-esteem

Summit Camp & Travel

Summit Camp & Travel is a special needs summer camp for children with ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s Tourette’s, OCD, learning disabilities and social difficulties. The Summit Camp & Travel programs are designed to teach appropriate social skills so that the children can create and maintain peer relationships, which can also help boost low self-esteem.”The mission of