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Easterseals Academy

We are a non-public, therapeutic day school for students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability.

Easterseals Academy has three campuses in Chicago, Tinley Park, and Machesney Park to serve students ages 3 to 22 who meet specific enrollment requirements. We empower each student to improve academic performance, increase social and vocational skills, develop communication skills, and foster the acquisition of functional life skills for independence in the community.

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School districts contract with Easterseals to assist in providing educational programs for children with educational eligibilities of autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, development delay, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, or other health impairment. We view students’ parents/guardians and home districts as key partners in the educational process.

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Post-Secondary Transition Program: Ages 18-22

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Academic School Year Calendar 2024-2025

Meet the team

Sarah Rose

Director of Non-Public Schools, Education, and Clinical Services

Sarah Rose is the Director of Non-Public Schools, Education, and Clinical Services of Easterseals Academy Chicago, Tinley Park, and Machesney Park Campuses.

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Sarah Rose

Director of Non-Public Schools, Education, and Clinical Services

1939 West 13th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

Tel: 312.432.1751

srose@eastersealschicago.org

Randall Bay

Principal

Randall Bay is the Principal of Easterseals Academy Machesney Park Campus.

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Randall Bay

Principal

8301 Mitchell Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115

Tel: 815.623.4800

rbay@eastersealschicago.org

Kristin Hrdlicka

Principal

Kristin Hrdlicka is Principal of the Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Campus.

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Kristin Hrdlicka

Principal

17300 Ozark Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Tel: 708.802.9050 ext.10204 Fax: 708.263.2506

khrdlicka@eastersealschicago.org

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Blog
  • 01/15/2025

Spotlight on Madlen Ortega, Easterseals Academy Machesney Park's Newest Certified Special Education Teacher

Teamwork, mentorship from colleagues, and being part of the strong and supportive community at Easterseals Academy inspire Madlen Ortega's dynamic classroom and give her a sense of gratitude.

Blog
  • 10/31/2024

143 Spooktacular Attendees Joined for Trunk or Treat with TAP and Easterseals Academy

On October 26th, The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals and Easterseals Academy Machesney Park co-hosted a Trunk or Treat event and 143 spooktacular attendees joined! Check out some photos from the event and a television segment from WREX Rockford Ch.13.

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  • 10/23/2024

University of Illinois Chicago basketball players teach those with disabilities basics of the game

Easterseals Academy Special Education Teacher Mike Hubert is interviewed as The University of Illinois Chicago women's basketball team hosted the Beautiful Lives Project on Thursday. The program aims to provide kids and adults with disabilities an opportunity to experience sports.

Blog
  • 07/18/2024

Annual Staff Awards Given to Peter Byrne and Lisa Newcomb

Every year, we honor two outstanding employees. This year, we are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of The Bill Nolan Award for Dedicated Service and The Joan and Paul Rubschlager Culture of Philanthropy Award: Peter Byrne and Lisa Newcomb.

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  • 05/29/2024

Academy Calendar 2024-2025

Easterseals Academies academic calendar for the year 2024-2025

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  • 05/10/2024

Congrats to our Easterseals Academy Special Olympians

The week of May 6th, Easterseals Academy students participated in the Special Olympics Spring Games. Check out some joyful photos from the event.

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