DAY TREATMENT

Day Treatment is a public school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 53 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Day Treatment has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

The facility located at 1419 S Folkers Ave in Peoria, Illinois, operates as a **Day Treatment program**, which is a specialized educational and therapeutic environment designed for students who require more intensive support than a traditional classroom setting can provide. These programs are typically aimed at students dealing with significant emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that interfere with their academic success. By providing a structured setting that integrates clinical services with daily schooling, the program aims to help students stabilize their behaviors, develop coping mechanisms, and eventually transition back to a less restrictive educational environment.

Because this facility functions as a Day Treatment center, it serves as a bridge between inpatient psychiatric care and standard public education. Students typically attend the program during regular school hours, receiving individualized attention through smaller class sizes, therapeutic counseling, and behavioral interventions provided by a multidisciplinary team. The primary objective of the program is to address the underlying needs that prevent a student from thriving in a general education classroom, fostering both academic progress and the personal development necessary for the student to achieve long-term school and life stability.

For more information, contact Day Treatment at (309) 672-6725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.