Best Special Needs Schools in Rolling Meadows, Illinois (2026)

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John G. Conyers Learning Academy

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Rolling Meadows, ILGrades K-8Tuition-free

John G. Conyers Learning Academy is Community Consolidated School District 15's therapeutic day school in Rolling Meadows, serving kindergarten through eighth grade students whose IEP teams have identified the need for a more intensive setting. Our motto is "Where Every Student Can Learn," and we are home to two programs. The REACH Program serves students with significant social, emotional and behavioral needs. Its name stands for relationship and character building, emotional regulation, academic achievement, coping skills training and high expectations. Students work through a structured four-level system with a daily point sheet while staying on the District 15 core curriculum. The ABLE Program serves students with multiple cognitive and behavioral needs. Classes use functional curricula in academics, communication, socialization, sensory integration, life skills and positive adaptive behavior, and each student's programming builds on individual strengths and level of independence. Eligible students ages 8 to 15 can join the District 15 Special Olympics team, the Blue Jays, which trains after school in sports such as basketball, soccer, athletics and snowshoeing. Families can connect through the Conyers PTA.

Public therapeutic day school (K-8)
Emotional/behavioral support
Intellectual disability
Developmental disabilities

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Kimball Hill Elementary School

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Rolling Meadows, ILGrades PreK-5Tuition-free

Kimball Hill Elementary School, home of the Cougars, serves about 540 students from preschool through fifth grade on Meadow Drive in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. We are one of the elementary schools of Community Consolidated School District 15, which serves families in seven northwest suburban communities where residents speak more than 80 languages. Our kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms are self-contained and follow the Illinois Learning Standards, with literacy, math, hands-on science, social studies, music, visual arts, health and physical education. Our staff supports students who need special education, bilingual services or extra academic help, and families can access district gifted and grade acceleration services and multilingual programs. Our library includes digital learning tools and STEM and makerspace materials, and students can borrow free ebooks and audiobooks through Sora. Kimball Hill takes part in the Illinois Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system, and our Cougar Code teaches respect, responsibility and safety. Our PTA and parent volunteers host events such as a fall trunk or treat and book fair. District buses serve our neighborhoods.

Public elementary school (PreK-5)
PBIS (Cougar Code)
Bilingual services
Public school

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Community Consolidated School District 15 serves all or part of seven northwest suburban communities, Rolling Meadows among them. Its John G. Conyers Learning Academy, at 2800 Central Road in Rolling Meadows, hosts free developmental screenings by appointment for children from birth to 33 months who live in District 15. Call 847-963-3434 for an appointment.

District 15 enrolls more than 11,000 students from pre-K through eighth grade in 13 elementary schools, five middle schools, and one preschool learning center and alternative or therapeutic day school. Its Early Childhood Special Education Program serves children ages 3 to 5 with identified delays or disabilities in speech and language, social-emotional, motor, or intellectual development. Parents, pediatricians, or outside agencies can make a referral, which leads to a case study evaluation and an IEP written with the parents.

Local resources checked October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Rolling Meadows

What does District 15's Early Intervention Program do?

It offers playgroups and assessments for children turning three who may show developmental delays or be at risk for learning problems. A nurse, social worker, psychologist, and speech pathologist work with families during the move into early childhood services. Parents are encouraged to take part in the assessment. Our early intervention guide covers the steps.

How do I request a District 15 preschool screening?

District 15 posts an online early childhood screening and pre-registration form on its preschool page. The ECDEC program, for 3- and 4-year-olds identified as at risk with delays of six months or less, screens at the Conyers Learning Academy; call (847) 963-3450 for that screening. A screening is a first step, not a full special education evaluation.

Are District 15 preschoolers with IEPs taught with other children?

District 15 says that in most of its early childhood special education classrooms, children are included with typically developing peers, and support services are built into the classroom. Each child's IEP is updated regularly and the program is monitored for changes. Ask at the IEP meeting how much time your child will spend with peers.

Does a Rolling Meadows address mean my child attends District 15?

Not automatically. District 15 says it serves all or part of seven communities, so a mailing address alone does not settle which district serves your home. Check with the district using your street address before you request a screening or evaluation. Our evaluation request guide explains what to send once you know.

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