THE LT. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY JR.
SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Located in Tinley Park, the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy School is a state-certified therapeutic day school serving students ages 3 to 22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are proud to support a wide range of learners through individualized, comprehensive programming that focuses on both academic and personal growth.
We partner with school districts across the south, southwest and western suburbs of Chicago, including:
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Thornton Township High School District 205
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Thornton Fractional High School District 215
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Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
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Crete-Monee School District 201-U
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Consolidated High School District 230
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Flossmoor School District 161
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Rich Township High School District 227
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Southland College Prep Charter High School
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Lockport Township High School District 205
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Community High School District 218
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Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
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Harold L. Richards High School​
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​Tuition is covered by the referring school districts in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) guidelines.
​Year-Round Education & Support
Our curriculum is offered year-round, with a one-week break between semesters and the extended school year. Instruction is aligned with Illinois State Standards and includes a full continuum of related services to support each student’s individual needs.
We focus on all areas of development to ensure our students are well-prepared for life beyond school. Services include:
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Academic instruction tailored to each learner
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Individual and group counseling
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Occupational, physical and speech therapy
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Vocational training and transition programming
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All services are provided according to each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
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