Skip to main content
School
Private

Guiding Light Academy

7155 Janes Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517
Grades/Ages
Ages 5-12
Hours
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM

School profile

Overview

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.

Get in touch with Guiding Light Academy

Ask about the school environment, admissions, tuition, availability, or whether the program may be a fit for your child.

Your information is shared only so this school can respond to your request.

Services and student support

Programs & Support

AutismDevelopmental DelaysIntellectual DisabilitiesOther Health ImpairmentsPrivatebehavioral therapyoccupational therapyindividual therapymilieu therapyspeech-language therapycollaborative approachfamily partnerships

Who is this school for?

  • School
  • Private
  • Autism
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • High School (9-12)

What opportunities are there beyond the classroom?

  • School
  • family partnerships

Other Important Info

  • Developmental Delays
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Other Health Impairments
  • behavioral therapy
  • occupational therapy

Available details

Tuition & Logistics

Closed On

Sunday, Saturday

Visit planning

Location

Map

Share

K-12 therapeutic day program profile

Review Guiding Light Academy as a Woodridge K-12 therapeutic day program

Families researching Guiding Light Academy in Woodridge are typically comparing how an ISBE-approved K-12 therapeutic day program supports students diagnosed with autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, or other health impairments. Use this profile to verify how the academy tailors instruction to individual learning strengths, what therapeutic supports are embedded in the school day, and what to ask the admissions team about district coordination, transportation, and placement timing.

Let us help you find the right fit

Our team can match your child with schools in Woodridge, Illinois.

Are you a representative of Guiding Light Academy?

Manage your school's information and respond to reviews

Reviews

All Reviews

Other Schools in Woodridge & Nearby, IL

Sunshine Academy

Springfield, IL
Ages 5-15 Autism Support Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy
4.2 (5)

A wonderful school specializing in autism and learning disabilities. We provide personalized education for children ages 5-15.

View Details

New Leader Academy

Streamwood, IL
Ages 5-8 ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder
1 (1)

New Leader Academy is a pioneering K-12 therapeutic day school in Streamwood, Illinois, dedicated to redefining special education through a holistic, research-driven approach. The school serves students with diverse learning needs—including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, language-based learning disabilities, and twice-exceptional profiles—by focusing on neurological development and social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Its mission is to empower learners to become confident, independent leaders by building on their unique strengths. The academy’s innovative curriculum integrates cutting-edge methodologies with movement-based learning and advanced technology. Students engage in therapeutic movement activities, utilize assistive tools, and explore immersive experiences through virtual and augmented reality in interactive classrooms. This forward-thinking environment is designed to accommodate sensory needs and diverse learning styles, ensuring that every child can access a rigorous education in a supportive setting. Central to the school’s philosophy is the "Six Pillars of Strength" model, which cultivates resilience, leadership, and self-advocacy. By maintaining low student-teacher ratios and fostering strong partnerships with families, New Leader Academy creates a community of care where students not only overcome challenges but thrive. The program also emphasizes specialized therapies and life skills, preparing students for successful transitions to future educational or vocational paths.

View Details

ABC Academy

Chicago, IL
{} ADHD ASD
No reviews yet

test

View Details