Education/Training Programs

Alternative Education/Training Programs

Job Corps

406 Elm St.

Peoria, IL 61605

(309) 676-5627

*Services: Job Corps helps eligible young people ages 16-24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Heartland Community College Adult Education Program

Website: http://www.heartland.edu/adultEd/

Student Commons Building, 1000

1500 W Raab Rd

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 268-8180Email: [email protected]

*Services: Free Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes, High School Equivalency/GED classes, ESL classes

Four Year Colleges

Illinois State University

Website: https://illinoisstate.edu/

https://studentaccess.illinoisstate.edu/ for information on accessing accommodation services

Admissions office: (309) 438-2181

Admissions Email: [email protected]

Student Access and Accommodation (SAAS): (309) 438-5853

SAAS Email: [email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University

Website: https://www.iwu.edu/

https://www.iwu.edu/disability-services/ for information on accessing accommodation services

1312 Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 556-1000

Disability Services: (309) 556-3231

Lincoln College: Office of Disability Supports (ODS)

Website: https://lincolncollege.edu/

https://lincolncollege.edu/academics/resources/disability-services for specific information on accessing accommodation services

300 Keokuk Street

Lincoln, IL 62656

Phone: (800) 569-0556

ODS Phone: (217) 735-7335

ODS Email: [email protected]

Lincoln College Access Program

Website: lincolncollege.edu/academics/resources/disability-services

Email: [email protected]llege.edu

Phone: (217) 735-7335

Services: This is a fee-based program. Students who participate in Access work with an academic coach to develop skills and strategies that are essential to their academic success. Access Coaches work with students to break down assignments, prioritize course work, organize materials, create daily or weekly to-do lists, explore new study strategies, and help students develop a planning and time management system that works for their individual needs. *4 Year College that offers a few associate degree programs

Local Community Colleges

Heartland Community College: Student Access and Accommodation Services (SAAS)

Website: http://heartland.edu/ to apply and research all of Heartland’s programs!

http://www.heartland.edu/accommodations/ for specific information on accommodation services

1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, IL 61761

Phone: 309-268-8000

SAAS office: (309) 268-8259

SAAS Email: [email protected]

Services: SAAS is committed to equality of educational opportunities for eligible students with disabilities. We ensure access, customized to meet individual needs, and support students in reaching their full potential. *In District: Bloomington, Unit 5, Heyworth HS, Lexington, RAS, Tri-Valley, UHigh, Olympia. *some students at El Paso Gridley HS and Ridgeview (dependent on student’s residency)

HALO: Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities

Website: http://heartland.edu/halo/

1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, IL 61761

Phone: (309) 268-8259

E-mail: [email protected]

Services: Higher education experience for students ages 18-28 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and other learning challenges.

Richland Community College: Academic Success Center (Accommodations)

Website: www.richland.edu to apply and research all of their programs, classes, and options. www.richland.edu/newstudents/academic-success-center/accommodations/ for specific information on accessing accommodation services.

1 College Park

Decatur, IL 62521

Phone: (217) 875-7200

Academic Success Center: (217) 875-7211 x 6379

Academic Success Center Email: [email protected]

Richland Community College Clinton Education Center

Website: https://www.richland.edu/clinton-education-center/

140 Sunrise Ct.

Clinton, IL 61727

Phone: (217) 935-6791

Services: The Clinton Higher Education Center offers admissions, advising, registration, placement testing, virtual testing, financial aid, and many other services. Credit classes and workshops are scheduled in Clinton. *In District: Clinton High School

Lincoln Land Community College: Accessibility Services

Website: https://www.llcc.edu/

https://www.llcc.edu/student-services/cas/accessibility-services/ info on accommodation services

5250 Shepherd Rd

Springfield, IL 62794

(217) 786-2200

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Services: (217) 786-2599

Accessibility Services Email: [email protected]

*In District: Mt. Pulaski High School and some students at Lincoln Community High School (dependent on student’s address)

Heartland Community College Lincoln Campus

Website: https://heartland.edu/lincoln/index.html