The Program for Adaptive Learning (PAL) serves students ages
9-21 years within the lower incidence disabilities.
Students may present levels of severe to profound developmental
delays, multiple disabilities, functional and pervasive
developmental disorders, and Autism. Service is also
extended to students exhibiting physical limitations with
mobility, vision and hearing.
Experienced instructors incorporate adaptive strategies and
supports to encourage student success. Students are
presented with daily instruction in the areas of communication,
socialization, daily living skills, vocational skills and
recreational activities. The PAL program presents adaptive
modified instruction that is aligned to the state standards and
students individualized education plan (IEP). A wide range
of research based curriculum strategies are presented daily in
our educational setting such as Positive Behavior Intervention
and Supports (PBIS), Treatment and Education of Autistic and
related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and Mobility
Opportunities via Education (MOVE). In addition, PAL is
one of the nineteen locations in the United States recognized as
a MOVE model site.
The PAL program's goal is to provide high quality
instructional experiences to children with special needs.
Support services include speech therapy, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, deaf and hard of hearing, vision itinerant and behavior
intervention.
1125 Division Street
Chicago Heights
