Program Philosophy

The Communication Development Program (CD Program) Offers a Continuum of Placement Options for Learners with Communication Disorders Including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Speech and Language Disabilities. the CD Program Works with Students from Preschool Through Senior Year of High School. Our Classrooms Are Located in General Education and Separate Public Special Education Schools in Palos, Oak Forest and Tinley Park. We Have Different Placement Options Available to Support Different Communication Needs. Read More Below.

CD Gingerwood Classrooms

• Located at SW Cooperative at Morton Gingerwood in Oak Forest, IL

• Integrated related therapy services, including speech-language and social work

• Designed for Students with ASD, communication and emotional regulation needs

• Uses the Structured Teaching methodology

• Targets alternative learning standards; courses offered Include Foundational Literacy Skills, Mathematics, Communication, Recreation (Socialization and Leisure), and Life Skills (Daily Living and Community)

CD Satellite Classrooms

• Located in Various General Education Setting (Palos East Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School, Jack Hille Middle School, Central Middle School, and Andrew High School)

• Integrated speech-language therapy and social work

• Designed to support students with socialization and executive functioning support

• Teaches social competencies with Social Thinking-based methodology and ABA practices

• Targets learning standards in ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Communication courses with student specific accommodations, modifications, and supplemental aids