Kirk School

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Education & Literacy
  • People with Disabilities

Location

520 South Plum Grove RdPalatine, IL 60067 United States
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Mission Statement

Kirk School empowers all students to learn and be highly successful by creating an optimum learning environment and thoughtfully designed experiences to meet each student’s specialized needs. Through a multi-disciplinary team approach and use of research based curriculum and interventions, Kirk School’s program reflects a strong belief that each student possesses unique worth and has a right to strive for exponential growth. Kirk School believes that consistent, meaningful collaboration with families, students and the community is a key factor in maximizing each student’s strengths and potential and preparing each student for a successful adult life.

Description

Kirk School provides an intensive, comprehensive educational program for students from pre-kindergarten up to age 22 with significant needs.Needs may include significant cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, physical/health impairments, communication disorders, sensory and/or behavioral impairments. Multi-sensory instruction is provided in a highly structured environment with intensive supports and resources to address individual student needs. Curricular programs reflect a rigorous academic focus adapted and/or modified based on individual student needs that incorporate Common Core Standards. Transition, vocational, and life skills instruction and services support students as they move from school to community living and work alternatives.

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