Summit School, Inc.

Summit School, Inc.

Primary and Secondary Education

Elgin, Illinois 190 followers

A private education center serving youth with identified learning difficulties and developmentally at-risk preschoolers.

About us

Summit School, Inc. is a 55-year-old private education program committed to the vision of Empowering Children to Achieve Their Individual Potential. Whether the student is in the Summit School Early Learning Center or the Summit School Special Education Center, all efforts serve at-risk children and drive our mission to Provide Programs That Build A Solid Foundation For Educational And Lifelong Success. Summit School Special Education Center The Summit School Special Education Center is a small, therapeutic ISBE approved and AdvancED accredited facility serving an average of 60 students whose educational needs are best served in a non-public school environment. Summit students, from kindergarten through high school graduation, are typically placed by home school districts according to students’ individual education plans (IEPs). Children with identified learning, attentional and/or social difficulties, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, attend Summit from over 30 school districts. Students benefit from an array of educational and support services, and work with a team of educators, therapists and staff to optimize success. Summit School Early Learning Center The Summit School Early Learning Center is an Illinois Governor’s ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality accredited preschool program serving three-to-five-year-olds deemed to be developmentally at risk. At no cost to families, the Center strives to prepare 130 children for kindergarten by providing programming to develop social-emotional skills, cognitive skills, math and literacy skills.

Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Elgin, Illinois
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1968
Specialties
Early Childhood Learning, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Emotional Learning, Preschool, At-Risk Youth, Private Special Education Center, Elementary School, High School, Extended School Year, and Preschool for All Program

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Employees at Summit School, Inc.

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    This week, Summit School kicks off the 2024-2025 school year's transition programs. Students will begin their off-campus experiences volunteering with their TACTICS groups or interning at their new work sites. Many thanks to our amazing community partners for making these opportunities possible! We're grateful to you all and can't wait for a great year ahead! John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. @gailbordenlibrary @foodforgreaterelgin

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    Summit Early Learning Center was excited to receive a renewed grant from the Seigle Foundation in support of our speech and language programming. In the last school year, the preschoolers receiving speech and language support from Mrs. Bicbic and Mrs. Jackman saw a 15% decline in their concerns by May. The Seigle Foundation's gift also supported staff training and family education in language development. Thank you, Mark, Robin, and Karina for your partnership and belief in our students! We can't wait to share what the next year brings thanks to your generosity! Mark Seigle

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    Summit School’s high school students enjoyed a fun and meaningful experience this week when they visited John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. and toured the Fisher Nuts store and plant. Jeffrey Sanfilippo, Kelly Day, and Maria Avina welcomed our students and hosted a presentation about JBSS before the tour. This summer marks the beginning of our 7th year partnering with JBSS. Each year, 2-3 Summit seniors have worked within the corporate office and the Fisher Nuts store, building important work skills, social skills, and self-confidence. Even during the COVID pandemic, the JBSS team found creative ways to continue supporting our students’ growth. We are all so grateful for the genuine and caring JBSS team members who have, and continue to, help us build confident and capable members of their communities. We thank you for believing in Summit School and can’t wait for what year 7 brings! John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Kelly Day

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    Congratulations to our two recipients of the Michael E. Polchopek Excellence Award, Millie Clement and Treyson Grimm. We enjoyed a wonderful celebration today as we honored these two students and remembered our former board member, Mike Polchopek. Mike’s wife, Nancy, and their three children, Jennifer, Ame, and David, joined the Excellence Celebration along with Summit Board member Barbara Ferguson, Summit’s new principal, Kendyl Kinshaw, and Summit School, Inc. President Steve Baldwin. CONGRATULATIONS Millie and Treyson!

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