Special education school in Northbrook, IL founded in 1947, serving grades 2-12 with individualized IEPs and a focus on student strengths
For over 70 years, The Cove School in Northbrook, IL, has educated students with learning disabilities, fostering self-confidence for transitions to community schools or post-secondary opportunities. The school employs a student-centered philosophy, designing individual education plans (IEPs) with built-in components for evaluating and measuring progress. These plans are refined through close observation and continual day-to-day assessment to ensure instruction is tailored to each student's unique needs.
Students succeed by learning through their strengths rather than being hindered by an emphasis on weaknesses. Specialized programs are offered for learning disabilities, speech and language disabilities, emotional disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and ADD/ADHD support. With an average class size of 8 and a co-ed environment, the school creates a supportive atmosphere for academic and social thriving.
The Cove School is nonsectarian and operates on a rolling admissions basis with an 80% acceptance rate. Tuition is approximately $41,000 per year. Extracurricular activities include basketball, robotics, arts, music, and theatre. Families seeking specific course details or summer programs should contact admissions director Mark Ditthardt at (847) 562-2100 or visit coveschool.org.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades2-12
Students148
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$41,000
Est.1947
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other school association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,000 |
| Total Students | 148 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 2-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Mark Ditthardt |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 28 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities / Speech and Language Disabilities / Other Health Impaired (OHI) / Emotional Disabilities / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Bowling Club · Pom Squad · Robotics Club · Soccer Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Dance Club · Music Club · Theatre Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.coveschool.org/calendar/monthly/2021/12 |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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