Hopewell School

Hopewell School is a dedicated therapeutic day school in Joliet, IL, providing specialized academic, transitional, and therapeutic services for students with special needs. Since 2005, the school has focused on creating a safe, nurturing, and predictable environment designed to foster long-term academic and emotional growth for children requiring intensive support and individualized education programs (IEPs).

The academy offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based therapies and specialized instructional methodologies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Orton-Gillingham for literacy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. To support social and functional development, the school provides social skills groups and vocational training, preparing students for future independence and essential life skills.

Designed for accessibility and inclusion, the campus features specialized technology to enhance the learning experience and maintains low student-teacher ratios to ensure personalized attention. Beyond the standard school year, Hopewell offers summer programs and community integration activities to help students develop essential social skills in a supportive, real-world context. Please contact the school directly for tuition and pricing information.