Marklund Day School

164 S Prairie Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108
Tel: (630)307-1882
Grades: K - 12 | 24 students
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The Marklund Day School is a non-public, state-certified school located in Bloomingdale, Illinois, that provides a highly specialized education experience for individuals ages 3-21 with medical, developmental and physical disabilities in our three Multi-Needs classrooms.  Our Life Skills Classroom provides specialized supports to high school students ages 14-21 identified on the Autism Spectrum.  Our program is designed to foster growth in all essential areas and is highly individualized.

School Overview:
Marklund Day School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 24 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 59% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission

School Notes:

  • Our Multi-Needs program utilizes a variety of therapies and equipment in a classroom environment conductive to learning.  We offer a highly sensory-driven program featuring physical and occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, music therapy, Snoezelen therapy, computer assistive devices, community involvement, recreational therapy, aromatherapy, aquatic therapy and more. 

    Our Life Skills program provides opportunities for our students to participate in functional and meaningful activities within a highly structured environment, enabling students to maximize their potential and achieve personal success based upon the interests, strengths and needs of each student.  Program staff are trained and skilled in the application of various teaching techniques (ABA, TEACCH, PECS, etc) utilizing a combined approach to ensure personalization.  In addition to a specialized curriculum, students in Life Skills program benefit from the following services: Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Music therapy, Recreational therapy, Behavior therapy, Aquatic therapy, Snoezelen therapy/sensory room, and Job Training/Job Coaching.

    • Profile last updated: 07/12/2011

Nearby Schools:

Marklund Day School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
South Glendale Hts KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1 mi. away
Glen Ellyn KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.2 mi. away
Medinah Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.3 mi. away
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 1.6 mi. away
Let Us Care Montessori School
Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away

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