SASED CENTRAL-PROJ ICAN & PACE

SASED Central-Proj Ican & Pace is a public school that is part of the Sangamon Area Spec Ed Dist school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 80 students. With about 16 teachers, SASED Central-Proj Ican & Pace has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact SASED Central-Proj Ican & Pace at (217) 529-8849 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.