Joseph Academy

Excellence in Special Education - Since 1983

 Automotive Program at

 Joseph Academy

News from the Eagle's Nest

As we begin the 2010-2011 academic year we look forward to working with districts, parents, students and educators.   We continue to innovate and grow to serve you better.

The expansion of our vocational education program including our Career Education Center and our new automotive program will continue to make us the leader in Special Education programming.

About Us

Joseph Academy is a school serving the needs of young people with severe behavioral, emotional, and learning disabilities. Our program strives to give hope to our students to become successful in their learning environment.

Joseph Academy provides an environment that is both nurturing and challenging.  We seek to build students’ self-esteem and productivity through a therapeutic program in which staff members constantly express respect and affection for them.

"We are regarded as the 'go-to' school by Lake, Cook and DuPage Counties.  We are the specialist.”

-Michael Schack, Executive Director

Calendar

Summer school ends

August 19 last day of summer session

Summer Break #2             

August 25--September 6

School Resumes Sept 7

1/2 day  September 7

1/2 day September 21

Columbus Day Weekend(Return October 12th)

Staff In-service on Oct. 8

Columbus Day October 11

2010-2011 Calendar

LINKS FOR YOU

Fall 2009 Newsletter

Spring 2009 Newsletter

Illinois Education: Sen. Dan Cronin with Mike Schack & Amy Razzino

Illinois Education: Sen. Dan Cronin with Mike Schack & Diane Schorr

25th Anniversary Article