We offer educational programs through our accredited year-round school plus day training to enhance adaptive living skills. As they acquire new skills, residents gain a sense of autonomy, personal choice and greater independence. We also recognize that everyone likes to have a good time. Community outings as well as quiet activities in-house help broaden our residents’ awareness and interest in their environment.
The Swann School is a nonpublic, private school that provides year-round educational services to students between ages 3 and 21 who have severe and profound disabilities and medical needs. The Day School at Swann is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and employs licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses and therapy staff.
The school's mission is to promote learning, dignity and quality of life for students in an environment that furthers individuality.
The Swann School is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and employs licensed administrators, teachers, assistants, nurses and therapy staff.
Our Day Training Program focuses on the development and enhancement of daily adaptive living skills, such as motor skills, range of motion, cognitive awareness, communication and activities of daily living. Open to residents of the greater community as well as those residing at Swann, Day Training operates weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Team members are highly qualified to support residents' needs. Program development and oversight is provided by full-time Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals (QIDPs). Individualized Service Plans are implemented by certified Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Specialized adaptive equipment is also available to enhance the learning process.
The program's intent is to:
I like going to Day Training to help with work and learning new things. I like helping other clients and counting beads.
