Celebrating student success at the Special Olympics

Peter F., a fourth-grader at the High Road School of Mount Prospect, a school providing academic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults with extraordinary needs, is an athlete and shining example of the importance of determination. The 9.5-year-old recently placed second in the 100-meter and third in the 50-meter snowshoe races at the 2024 Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) Winter Games state championship, following his gold medal win at the regional SOILL games. The essence of Special Olympics lies not solely in winning medals but in the personal [...]

Celebrating student success at the Special Olympics2024-03-19T13:40:51-04:00

Excel and Safe Achieve Academies of Chicago Host Black History Quiz Bowl

In a spirited celebration of Black History Month, students from each Excel Academy (Englewood, Roseland, Southwest, and South Shore) and the Safe Achieve Academy competed in the annual Black History Quiz Bowl last month. The Academies are part of the  Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network. During the exciting “Jeopardy”-style showdown, team members showcased their knowledge of influential Black Americans and their significant contributions to society. There were 100 questions covering a range of topics including history, politics, arts, entertainment, science and discovery, and sports. Now in its 10th year, the quiz bowl brings together [...]

Excel and Safe Achieve Academies of Chicago Host Black History Quiz Bowl2024-04-08T10:47:15-04:00

Celebrating Success: Excel Roseland’s First Semester Awards + Luncheon

Between our 90 standalone day schools and 90-plus In-District Classroom partnerships across 17 states, SESI serves nearly 8,000 special education students every year—many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Celebrating Success: Excel Roseland’s First Semester Awards + Luncheon2024-02-28T09:07:35-05:00

When a haircut provides much more than a new “do” to a child with sensory needs: Tristan’s story

Between our 90 standalone day schools and 90-plus In-District Classroom partnerships across 17 states, SESI serves nearly 8,000 special education students every year—many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

When a haircut provides much more than a new “do” to a child with sensory needs: Tristan’s story2024-03-22T09:30:25-04:00

Comfy for a Cause

Between our 90 standalone day schools and 90-plus In-District Classroom partnerships across 17 states, SESI serves nearly 8,000 special education students every year—many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Comfy for a Cause2024-01-19T09:53:00-05:00

Sacramento River Cat’s Mascot, Dinger, Visits Sierra School of Sacramento

Between our 90 standalone day schools and 90-plus In-District Classroom partnerships across 17 states, SESI serves nearly 8,000 special education students every year—many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Sacramento River Cat’s Mascot, Dinger, Visits Sierra School of Sacramento2024-01-22T16:02:27-05:00