PAEC ALTERNATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PAEC Alternative Elementary is a public school that is part of the Proviso Area Exceptional Child school district, located in Maywood, IL with about 46 students. With about 5 teachers, PAEC Alternative Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PAEC (Proviso Area for Exceptional Children) Alternative Elementary, located in Maywood, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who require a more structured or therapeutic setting than what is typically offered in a traditional classroom. As part of a larger cooperative that serves multiple school districts, the school focuses on providing individualized academic and behavioral interventions for students facing social, emotional, or academic challenges. By maintaining smaller class sizes and specialized programming, the staff is able to offer targeted instruction tailored to each student’s unique developmental and educational needs.

Beyond academics, PAEC Alternative Elementary places a significant emphasis on social-emotional growth and the development of positive behavioral skills. The school integrates therapeutic support and consistent mentorship into the daily curriculum, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary for self-regulation and interpersonal success. By fostering a supportive and disciplined atmosphere, the school seeks to stabilize students' academic trajectories, with the ultimate goal of helping them build the resilience and skills required to eventually transition back to their home school districts or move forward successfully in their educational journeys.

For more information, contact PAEC Alternative Elementary at (708) 338-3250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.