Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago provides comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs and their families to improve quality of life and maximize independence.
The goal of the Easter Seals Adult Vocational Program is to provide meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with severe developmental disabilities.
In addition, the adult vocational program will maximize each client's ability to perform the essential functions necessary to become productive members of society.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Easterseals Empowers People To Live Independent, Full Lives
- Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago provides comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs and their families to improve quality of life and maximize independence.
- The goal of the Easter Seals Adult Vocational Program is to provide meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with severe developmental disabilities.
- In addition, the adult vocational program will maximize each client's ability to perform the essential functions necessary to become productive members of society.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School?
The application deadline for Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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