SASED Central-Proj Ican & Pace

SASED (Specialized Student Services) Central, which houses the Project ICAN and PACE programs, is a specialized educational facility located in Springfield, Illinois. It operates as part of a larger cooperative framework designed to provide intensive, individualized support for students who require unique learning environments. The facility focuses on serving students with diverse social, emotional, and behavioral needs, ensuring that they receive academic instruction alongside therapeutic or behavioral interventions that are not typically available in a general education setting.

The mission of these specific programs is to foster student success by prioritizing functional life skills, emotional regulation, and academic growth through a structured and supportive atmosphere. Project ICAN and PACE utilize low student-to-teacher ratios and multidisciplinary staff—including special education teachers, social workers, and behavioral specialists—to create a safe space where students can work toward meeting their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The ultimate objective of the school is to provide the necessary tools and stability to help students build self-advocacy skills and, whenever possible, transition back to less restrictive educational environments.