Menta Academy Springfield
UPDATE: The Menta Education Group wins TRO against the Illinois State Board of Education
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Original Statement, October 18, 2023
To our cherished students, parents, and school districts,
Our dedication to the unique needs of our students spans over fifty years, and we continue to prioritize the well-being and education of every student in our care, especially in Centralia, La Salle, and Springfield. It’s disheartening to see the recent actions and claims by ISBE, challenging the approval of our three new programs.
Despite initial approvals by ISBE, they’ve unjustly shifted their stance due to internal oversights. We assure you we’ve met every requirement for program approvals and received explicit confirmation to this effect. We are actively taking steps, including filing an injunction and a temporary restraining order against ISBE, to protect our reputation, our students, and their families.
About Our School
Menta Academy Springfield is anchored by a steadfast commitment to the ‘3-C Ready’ initiative, where our focus is to guide each student toward becoming College, Career, and Citizenship ready. Our educational approach is highly individualized, catering to the unique learning paths and developmental needs that each student presents.
We pride ourselves on creating vibrant classrooms that serve as active learning landscapes, where every day is an opportunity for our students to excel academically and socially.
The educational experience at Menta Academy Springfield is designed to not only impart knowledge but to also inspire a zest for learning and personal growth.
Our educational spaces resonate with interactive learning, ensuring that students are not merely passive recipients of information but active architects of their future success. By fostering a culture of daily achievements in both educational and behavioral domains, we lay a solid foundation for our students to build upon as they progress through life’s stages.
Our Kids
Frequently Asked Questions
Children are placed at Menta Academy Springfield through the home or attending school with the child’s IEP team. The school determines that they are unable to support the student at their campus and a recommendation is made for the student to receive their services in a Level D placement. The parent, student and administrator will review the IEP and additional information and determine if our school is the best option for supporting the students needs.
As a special education private day program, we KNOW that all students need to be in school everyday. We do not suspend or expel our students for any reason and we Never Give Up on our students.
We offer transportation services through the Home School District and our own private transportation services. Please contact the school administrator for more information.
Yes, an Individualized Education Plan is developed by a team that includes the child, their family, teachers, counselors, and other educational professionals.
Every school in our organization provides counseling services to students that require counseling services. In addition we offer Speech and Occupational therapy as identified by the child’s IEP.
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We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth.
