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Lincoln's Challenge Academy - Illinois National Guard

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Lincoln's Challenge Academy - Illinois National Guard
212 West Borman Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

Offers a 17-month life skills program for at-risk adolescents.

- Residential Phase (first 5 months/22 weeks): On campus in Rantoul. Rigorous mental/physical activities, very limited personal time. Includes at least 40 hours of community service activities.

- Post-Resident Phase (last 12 months): Graduates return to their community and work towards completion of their Individual Life Plan, which may include continuing education, volunteering, or seeking employment.

Education includes:

- Credit Recovery.

- GED Class.

- CPR Training.

- Computer Class.

- Food Handler certification.

- Nutrition Class.

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YouthBuild McLean County

Location Name

YouthBuild McLean County
360 Wylie Drive, Suite 305, Normal, IL 61761

Provides a development program for youth that offers high school dropouts or Unit 5 transfers the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED while learning and becoming certified in residential construction, property maintenance, health care, and information. Program lasts 9-22 months.

Students have the opportunity to earn a scholarship for college or trade school by completing AmeriCorps service hours at a YouthBuild Vocational Site while building or providing maintenance services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, volunteering in healthcare settings, and assisting with IT needs.

Students may be eligible for a monetary incentive according to the progress they make toward goals. Students' schedules rotate from school to vocational site. Students receive advocacy surrounding their social service needs, training in community leadership, computer training and support, and intensive case management throughout their college careers.

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Bay, The - Lincoln

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Bay, The - Lincoln
2005 Y Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

A focus program partnership between Lincoln Public Schools and The Bay, taking a unique approach to serving high school juniors and seniors. Provides creative, entrepreneurial-minded students with the tools, access, and resources to be successful creators.

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Chancelight Education - Naperville - Aurora Ave

Location Name

Chancelight Education - Naperville - Aurora Ave
440 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

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Bethany for Children and Families - Phoenix Day Treatment School

Location Name

Bethany for Children and Families - Phoenix Day Treatment School
103 3rd Street, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239
Day treatment program offers treatment based on each student’s individualized educational plan (IEP). Special education services, case management, and interventions are offered to area youth who are at risk of disrupting from their homes of origin and/or being placed in a residential setting.

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Lincoln's Challenge Academy

Location Name

Lincoln's Challenge Academy
212 West Borman Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

Provides a residential, semi-military style program designed for at-risk youth who have dropped out or are behind in school. Classes start in January and July and run for seventeen months.

The first five months are spent in residency at the campus in Rantoul, IL. Youth receive GED instruction or credit recovery, self-discipline, life coping skills, computer skills, and career counseling, and they perform community service projects. Post-graduation, cadets return to the community to continue education in a post secondary institution or vocational school, or obtain employment, with the guidance of a mentor from their community. Youth may be eligible to receive a monetary allowance to assist in education or employment costs.

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Chancelight Education - Harvard

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Chancelight Education - Harvard
505 East Blackman Street, Harvard, IL 60033

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

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Orchard Place - Administrative Office

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Orchard Place - Administrative Office
2116 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Mental health services includes the following: Outreach Program offers community-based and in-home counseling services that include individual and family skill development and crisis intervention at school, home or in the community. Funding for the program is available through Title XIX. Substance Abuse Services is an outpatient chemical dependency treatment program that serves youth who are using or abusing chemical substances. Court Based Intervention Program and Early Services Project are diversion programs for first or second time offenders designed as a consequence and a deterrent to future system involvement. Community Sanctions Program call for information on the Pace Sanctions and Pace Violators programs. Juvenile Court School Program is a collaborative project between Juvenile Court, the Des Moines Public Schools, and PACE. Juvenile Court School Liaisons are housed in several middle schools and high schools to provide on-site supervision and interventions to youth under the jurisdiction of the court system or youth who are considered at-risk for juvenile court involvement.

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Regional Office of Education #11 (Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, Shelby)

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Regional Office of Education #11 (Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, Shelby)
730 7th Street, Charleston, IL 61920

Provides guidance and assistance for students who are suspended, expulsion eligible or expelled from the general education setting. Programs including the attendance improvement matters, provides direct services to students that will assist them in overcoming economic barriers that interfere with school attendance. Also offers a bridges program, that includes a full-time educational option for students who wish to catch up to a grade level or retrieve missed credits due to poor school attendance. 

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Chancelight Education - Naperville - North Mill St

Location Name

Chancelight Education - Naperville - North Mill St
899 North Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

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Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School - Council Bluffs

Location Name

Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School - Council Bluffs
2912 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Academic and therapeutic programming for special education students with major mental health diagnoses. Students school utilizes trauma-informed care and pro-active solution approaches.

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Children's Square Campus

Location Name

Children's Square Campus
520 North 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Offers a specialized educational environment for students in grades 1–12 who face significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Provides intensive, individualized support for students with complex needs.

Offers a safe, structured setting where students receive instruction tailored to their academic level and behavioral goals.

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Chancelight Education - Winnebago

Location Name

Chancelight Education - Winnebago
504 North Elda Street, Winnebago, IL 61088

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

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United Way of the Midlands

Rock Island-Milan School District #41

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Rock Island-Milan School District #41
2000 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Offers alternative education and evening courses.

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Regional Office of Education #33 - Galesburg

Location Name

Regional Office of Education #33 - Galesburg
932 Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL 61401

Provides guidance and assistance for students who are suspended, expulsion eligible or expelled from the general education setting. Programs including the attendance improvement matters, provides direct services to students that will assist them in overcoming economic barriers that interfere with school attendance. Also offers a bridges program, that includes a full-time educational option for students who wish to catch up to a grade level or retrieve missed credits due to poor school attendance.

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Regional Office of Education #9 (Champaign, Ford) - READY Program

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Regional Office of Education #9 (Champaign, Ford) - READY Program
45 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820

Provides a holistic education program for students in an alternative setting. Integrated curriculum includes partnerships with the families, the home school, social service agencies, and educational communities to help students find pathways to academic, occupational, and personal success.

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Chancelight Education - Naperville - West Diehl Rd

Location Name

Chancelight Education - Naperville - West Diehl Rd
1815 West Diehl Road, Suite 400, Naperville, IL 60563

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

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United Way of the Midlands

Regional Office of Education #4 (Boone, Winnebago) - Summit Academy

Location Name

Regional Office of Education #4 (Boone, Winnebago) - Summit Academy
1102 Evans Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115
For students who need an alternative option because a traditional school may not provide the environment or support necessary to succeed. Focused on students’ social and emotional needs while meeting their academic needs. Smaller class sizes allow for blended personalized instruction, resulting in a supportive and flexible in-person learning environment for all students.

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Fremont Public Schools Learning Center

Location Name

Fremont Public Schools Learning Center
130 East 9th Street, Fremont, NE 68025
Alternative education curriculum is individualized and self-paced.  Students needs are defined by academic, vocational, and social skills goals.

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Des Moines Public Schools

Location Name

Des Moines Public Schools
2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
Generally serves people residing within the boundaries of the district. No economic restrictions. Ages 5 to 21 years for grades kindergarten through 12th. K-12 students living in contiguous districts may apply for open enrollment to any Des Moines School. Visit website to find school locations and contact information.

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Regional Office of Education #33 - Monmouth

Location Name

Regional Office of Education #33 - Monmouth
105 North E Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

Provides guidance and assistance for students who are suspended, expulsion eligible or expelled from the general education setting. Programs including the attendance improvement matters, provides direct services to students that will assist them in overcoming economic barriers that interfere with school attendance. Also offers a bridges program, that includes a full-time educational option for students who wish to catch up to a grade level or retrieve missed credits due to poor school attendance.

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Regional Office of Education #20 - White County

Location Name

Regional Office of Education #20 - White County
314 East Cherry Street, Carmi, IL 62821

Truant Alternative Optional Education Program: Designed for students who are at risk of school failure due to being truant, chronic truants, dropouts or potential dropouts with attendance.

Regional Safe Schools Program (RSSP): Designed for students who have multiple long-term suspensions, or students who are eligible for expulsion or in lieu of expulsion.

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Orchard Place - PACE Center

Location Name

Orchard Place - PACE Center
620 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mental health services includes the following: Outreach Program offers community-based and in-home counseling services that include individual and family skill development and crisis intervention at school, home or in the community. Funding for the program is available through Title XIX. Substance Abuse Services is an outpatient chemical dependency treatment program that serves youth who are using or abusing chemical substances. Court Based Intervention Program and Early Services Project are diversion programs for first or second time offenders designed as a consequence and a deterrent to future system involvement. Community Sanctions Program call for information on the Pace Sanctions and Pace Violators programs. Juvenile Court School Program is a collaborative project between Juvenile Court, the Des Moines Public Schools, and PACE. Juvenile Court School Liaisons are housed in several middle schools and high schools to provide on-site supervision and interventions to youth under the jurisdiction of the court system or youth who are considered at-risk for juvenile court involvement.

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United Way of the Midlands

Regional Office of Education #39 (Macon, Piatt) - Futures Unlimited

Location Name

Regional Office of Education #39 (Macon, Piatt) - Futures Unlimited
3900 North Neely Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526

Offers to serve “at risk” students and their families by providing an opportunity for education and guidance through various school-based and community-based programs. Students have the opportunity to earn their diplomas in a timely manner by utilizing an Individualized Educational Plan.

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Chancelight Education - Waukegan

Location Name

Chancelight Education - Waukegan
1509 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

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United Way of the Midlands