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Communication Development Program
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Administration:
Elizabeth Mitchell
CD Satellite Supervisor
emitchell@swcccase.org
(708) 342-5329Amy Kalas
CD Satellite Assistant Supervisor
akalas@swcccase.org
(708) 342-5379Regina Schnell
Morton Gingerwood Principal
rschnell@swcccase.org
(708) 342-5333
Program Secretaries:
Amanda Aggen
aaggen@swcccase.org
(708) 342-5318Rachel Deck
rdeck@swcccase.org
(708) 342-5391
Program Locations
and Calendars:Central Middle School
18146 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Student Hours: 8:00 - 2:55
Staff Hours: 7:30 - 3:05
Central Calendar
Fulton Elementary School
6601 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Student Hours: 8:55 - 3:35
Staff Hours: 8:30 - 3:45
Fulton Calendar
Jack Hille Middle School
5800 151st Street
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Student Hours: 8:00 - 2:25
Staff Hours: 7:37 - 2:35
Jack Hille Calendar
Palos East Elementary School
7700 W. 127th Street
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Student Hours: 9:15 - 3:00
Staff Hours: 8:30 - 3:30
Palos East Calendar
Victor J. Andrew High School
9001 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
Student Hours: 8:00 - 3:00
Staff Hours: 7:45 - 3:10
Andrew Calendar
Southwest School at Morton Gingerwood
16936 Forest Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 342-5318
Student Hours: 9:15 - 3:10
Staff Hours: 8:15 - 3:30
Southwest School at Morton Gingerwood Calendar
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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
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Located at SW Cooperative at Morton Gingerwood in Oak Forest, IL
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Integrated related therapy services, including speech-language and social work
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Designed for Students with ASD, communication and emotional regulation needs
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Uses the Structured Teaching methodology
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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
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Located in Various General Education Setting (Palos East Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School, Jack Hille Middle School, Central Middle School, and Andrew High School)
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Integrated speech-language therapy and social work
- Designed to support students with socialization and executive functioning support
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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
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