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Lighted Way Association serves 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Lighted Way Association is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Tuition is paid by the home resident school district per a daily rate set by the Illinois State Board of Education Purchase Care Review Board.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Extended School Year is included in the I.E.P., if appropriate, 20 days, tuition paid by home resident school district.
Admissions Director
Jessica Kreiser
School Notes
Lighted Way Association, Inc. Children`s Developmental Center
is a not-for-profit organization under 501(c)(3). The affairs of
the corporation are governed by a Board of Directors composed of
dedicated citizens who serve without compensation.The school`s
staff includes the Executive Director, certified special education
teachers, licensed and/or registered physical therapist,
occupational therapist, speech therapist, music therapists,
paraprofessionals, administrative assistant.Lighted Way is approved
by the Illinois State Board of Education. Operating expenses of
Lighted Way are funded by tuition from public schools, United Way
of Illinois Valley, contributions, memorials and bequests. Capital
improvements and expenses are made possible by contributions,
memorial gifts, bequests, and fundraising events by clubs and
organizations. Donations may be tax deductible.It is the mission of
Lighted Way to value each student as an individual capable of
personal growth and development in reaching his/her highest
potential cognitively, emotionally, physically, and socially.
Lighted Way strives to improve the quality of life for individuals
with disabilities. Quality of life is improved by empowering
students to make choices, thereby giving them some control over
their environment. Lighted Way strives to integrate students into
their community and to help students form social relationships. All
students are treated with dignity and respect.
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