School Overview
The **Diagnostic & Developmental Center** in Mattoon, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility operating under the auspices of the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2. The center is designed to provide targeted support for students who require specialized learning environments. Its primary focus is on identifying individual student needs through diagnostic assessments and providing developmental programming that addresses specific cognitive, behavioral, or academic challenges.

The center acts as an essential resource for the district by offering structured, individualized instruction that may not be available in a traditional general education classroom. By maintaining a smaller, highly focused environment, the staff is able to implement tailored interventions that help students build foundational skills, manage developmental milestones, and work toward personal or academic goals. Overall, the facility serves as a critical component of the district's commitment to inclusive education and student success.
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Total Students
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Full-Time Teachers
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ
Phone: (217)348-7704
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
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Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at LIFE Academy
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