Mental Health & Deafness Resources is dedicated to the provision of intensive mental health and educational services to children, adolescents and adults who are deaf, hard of hearing or have communication disorders, complicated by emotional/behavioral disturbance or developmental delay.
The quality of care and sensitivity to the diverse needs of the individual in a culturally affirmative environment is of primary concern in all our endeavors.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Deafness
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Frank Adams
Admissions Associate
gayle giusti
School Notes
- We have classrooms in Rolling Meadows and in Bloomington. While most of the students reside in our DCFS-licensed residences, we also serve a few day-only students at both locations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mental Health & Deafness Resources?
The application deadline for Mental Health & Deafness Resources is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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