Academy for Learning

Exc Children Have Opportunities
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Academy for Learning, located at 306 E 144th St in Dolton, Illinois, is a specialized educational institution that serves the needs of students in the South Suburbs of Chicago. As a private, therapeutic day school, it is primarily designed to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with emotional, behavioral, or developmental disabilities who may require a more structured and individualized approach than what is typically offered in a traditional public school setting.

The school focuses on fostering academic growth alongside social and emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary team of educators and support staff, the Academy for Learning provides a tailored curriculum aimed at helping students overcome academic barriers and develop essential life skills. Their mission centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where students can rebuild their confidence, improve their academic performance, and work toward successful reintegration or post-secondary transitions.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Exc Children Have Opportunities
Phone: (708)841-1063
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M