Best Special Needs Schools in Woodridge, Illinois (2026)

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Guiding Light Academy

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Woodridge, IL • Grades K-12

Guiding Light Academy is a distinguished non-public, ISBE-approved therapeutic day program dedicated to fostering an academic environment tailored for students with special needs. Serving grades K-12, the academy specializes in supporting students diagnosed with Autism, Other Health Impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, and Developmental Delays. By emphasizing individual strengths and learning styles, Guiding Light Academy aims to cultivate life-long learners. The school offers a comprehensive range of therapy services including behavioral, occupational, individual/milieu, and speech-language therapies. A standout feature of Guiding Light Academy is its collaborative approach; it works closely with teachers, therapists, parents, and students' home school districts to ensure a rewarding educational experience and facilitate successful reintegration into their community schools. This commitment to personalized education and strong family partnerships truly sets Guiding Light Academy apart as a beacon of support for special needs families in the Chicagoland area.

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Autism
Developmental delays
Intellectual disability

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