To learn how TrueNorth can support your learners, contact us at info@truenorth804.org.

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Programs and Services

TrueNorth serves every learner, every day by providing a wide array of programs and services designed to give students access to the highest levels of learning. Informed by research and policy, TrueNorth supports member districts in their efforts to increase inclusive opportunities that promote high expectations, engagement, and growth for all learners.

To learn more about available programs and services, contact Lynn Clarke, Director of Instruction at (847) 831- 5100 x2128.

Related and Itinerant Services

TrueNorth provides related and itinerant services, including Adapted Physical Education, Health, Integrated Assistive Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language, and Vision.

For information about our Vision Program, call Lynn Clarke, Director of Instruction, at (847) 831- 5100 x2128.

For information about all other Related and Itinerant Services, call Dr. Carol Michels, Director of District Services, at (847) 831-5100 x2254.

North Shore Academy and Elementary

North Shore Academy is a k-12 therapeutic day school serving learners with social, emotional and behavioural needs through:

• Supportive attendance program
• Service learning classes with opportunities to volunteer in the community
• Therapy dog services
• Brain science and speaking presentations
• and so much more!

To learn more about how North Shore Academy Elementary can help your learners, email Erin Claydon, Principal or call (847) 291-7905.

To learn more about how North Shore Academy can help your learners, email Lara Levine Buti, Principal or call (847) 831-0603.

Arbor Academy & Structured Academic Integrated Learning (SAIL)

Arbor Academy & SAIL serve students on the autism specrtrum or with similar learning profiles.

Arbor Academy is a therapeutic day school that provide instruction in language development, communication skills, generalization skills, and behavioral intervention with a basis in principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in classrooms supported by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and an Instructional Coach. Plus, monthly "early release" days allow for specific work with families in the home environment.

SAIL takes the foundation of Arbor Academy and adds other evidence-based interventions such as video-modeling, use of social stories, and social thinking concepts. Group instruction and generalization of skills into general education classrooms is a focus. SAIL classrooms are housed in Districts 28 and 34.

To learn more about how Arbor Academy and SAIL can help your learners, email Sabrina Beaudry, Principal or call (847) 831-5100 x3448.

Professional Learning & Coaching

From workshops to job-embedded learning with individuals and teams of educators, Professional Learning and Coaching helps educators increase their efficacy that translates to student results. The team consists of teachers, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, and other related services staff, bringing a variety of specialization areas to every engagement.

To learn more about Professional Learning & Coaching, email Lindsay Kilray or call (847) 831-5100 x2415.