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Program/Focus Location Disability Category/Age Level Administrator 2008-2009 Enrollment
EDUCATIONAL & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM (ELS)

Providing life skills and vocational training to promote successful community inclusion.

ELS-T
= Transition program for students 18‑21 years of age
30 classes in Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Northbrook

Moderate/Severe Cognitive; Developmental Delay; Multiple Disabilities

5 – 21 years

Jennifer Pearson

(847) 831-5100 x416

jpearson@nssed.org

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (ECP)
Providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum adapted to individual student needs.

ECP = Half day program for students with disabilities

ECP-I
= Half day program for students with disabilities and
non-disabled peers

ECP-A
= Full day program for students with disabilities

10 classes in Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenview and Winnetka

All Disabilities

3 – 5 years

Nancy Kind

(847) 291-7905 x104

nkind@nssed.org

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NORTH SHORE ACADEMY (NSA)

A structured program leading to community integration and increased social competencies for intermediate, junior high and high school age students with emotional and behavioral concerns.

NSA = Serves high school and middle school students

NSA-AES = 45-day alternative placement for diagnostic purposes

NSA-E = Serves elementary (Kindergarten - 6th grade)

NSA-I = Serves 3-5 graders in a general education setting

11 classes in Highland Park (Middle and High School)

3 classes at Revere Drive, Northbrook
(Elementary level)

1 class at Oak Terrace Elementary School in Highland Park (3-5)
Moderate/Severe Emotional and Behavior Disabilities

6 – 21 years

Doug Bolton

(847) 831-0603 x452

dbolton@nssed.org

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