Worthridge School

www.worthschools.org

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Worthridge School, located at 11218 S. Ridgeland Ave in Worth, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Cook County School District 130. The school serves as a dedicated therapeutic day program designed to support students who require a more structured, individualized environment than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to foster academic growth while simultaneously addressing the unique social and emotional needs of its student population.

The school is characterized by its focus on small class sizes and a multidisciplinary approach to education. By integrating highly qualified special education teachers with support staff—such as social workers and behavioral specialists—Worthridge aims to help students develop the coping strategies and self-regulation skills necessary for success. The environment is structured to be both supportive and predictable, ensuring that students receive the focused attention required to overcome barriers to learning and successfully reintegrate into their home schools or transition toward post-secondary independence.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worth SD 127
Phone:	(708)448-2800
Website:	http://www.worthschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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