La Grange Campus
(Elementary & High School)

6425 Willow Springs Road
LaGrange, IL 60525
708.579.9040

Burr Ridge Campus
(Transition Program Ages 17-22)

6880 North Frontage Road
Suite 100
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
708.639.4222

Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission open

708.579.9040

i[email protected]

Special Ed Summer School Programs

Acacia Academy Summer School Programs

June 12th – July 26th, 2024

Grade School (Grades 1-8)

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.          

Morning Schedule – Academics

At the grade level, we offer a program of individual instruction within a small group for students in grades 1-8. Instruction emphasizes:

  • Reading
  • Mathematics 
  • Writing Workshop, Book Making & Personal Forms of Authorship
  • Study & Thinking Skills 
  • Character Education, Social Skills 

This program also creates the desire to read, motivates the student to learn, and builds self-esteem. 

Afternoon Schedule – Thematic Activities, Arts, Sports & Nature Exploration

The afternoon session takes place in our outdoor Nature Center. Students work in Thematic Units incorporating the arts, sports, literature activities, content study, games and nature study. Each week is based on a particular theme. 

  • Students bring a snack lunch from home
  • Fee charge for late pickup
  • $40 activity fee includes: camp t-shirt, weekly field trips, daily craft supplies 
  • Design your summer program to fit your schedule!

Choose a 2 to 6 week program (weeks do not have to be consecutive). $525.00/week – $105.00/day 

High School & Transition Program  (Grades 9-12 & Ages 18-22) 

Monday – Friday (Course 1: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  –  Course 2: 11:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m.) 

High school students attend the summer program to improve academic skills and take courses for credit. Transition Program students attend to develop independent living skills including all academics, vocational, and daily living skills. 

$850.00 per course (.50 credit issued) / 60 instructional hours 

*attendance is mandatory – credit will not be received if absent more than 3 days 

                        **We require testing and evaluations for all new students