PAEC EDUCATION CENTER EC

PAEC Education Center EC is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Proviso Area Exceptional Child school district, located in Maywood, IL with about 61 students. With about 5 teachers, PAEC Education Center EC has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 **PAEC Education Center (EC)**, located in Maywood, Illinois, serves as a specialized therapeutic day school operating under the Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC) cooperative. The center is designed to provide comprehensive educational and behavioral support for students with emotional disabilities, behavioral disorders, and other complex learning needs. By utilizing a highly structured environment and a multidisciplinary approach, the school focuses on improving students' social-emotional regulation while maintaining academic progress tailored to individual student needs.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that emphasizes trauma-informed care and skill-building. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the PAEC Education Center integrates clinical services—such as counseling and social work—directly into the daily curriculum to help students overcome barriers to learning. Through close collaboration with families and member school districts, the center aims to help students successfully navigate their academic goals and develop the essential coping mechanisms needed to transition back into less restrictive educational settings.

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