School House Lincoln-Way Area Special Education
District 843


601 Willow Street - Frankfort, IL 60423 - (815)806-4600
  

 
 
 

Pioneer Grove Educational Center

Pioneer Grove Educational Center
601 Willow Street
Frankfort, IL  60423
Phone: 815-806-4685
Fax: 815-806-4686

Principal: DiAnne Bielinski

Pioneer Grove Educational Center

Mission Statement:
To prepare young children for future success through high quality, comprehensive, developmentally and individually appropriate educational experiences, in collaboration with the family. Focus is on the total development of children including: communication, cognition, physical development, social-emotional skills, and academic readiness.

Goals:
To create an environment in which children feel comfortable.
To foster a positive atmosphere in the classroom which encourages independence of thought, problem solving, and successful group interaction.
To help children voice their own ideas, thoughts and feelings.
To teach children how to learn throughout their entire lives.


Programs At Pioneer Grove Educational Center

Blended Preschool:
Each blended classroom consists of up to 15 children; 5 students with mild special needs, and 10 typically developing peers.  Classes are staffed by one teacher with a four year degree in regular and special education.  There is also one teacher assistant in each room.  A speech/language pathologist, an occupational therapist, and a social worker provide services to the students each week.

The Phonological Class:
Intensive speech therapy for preschoolers with severe articulation disorders.

Early Childhood and Primary Multi-Needs Classes:
Extended day programs for children who require specialized services due to their physical and/or medical issues.

Early Childhood Autism and Primary Intensive Classes:
Extended day programs for children who require specialized teaching methods and techniques such as ABA, PECS, and sensory diets.