Connect Academy

Something new is taking shape!

Join us on July 28 for the ReConnect Academy Parent Open House and get a first look at our new high school program designed to help students build confidence, academic momentum, and a path toward future success.

📍 Carol Stream, IL
📅 July 28, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you.



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ReConnect Academy Parent Open House | Tour Our New High School Program Join us on July 28, 2026, for the ReConnect Academy Parent Open House. Tour our new high school program, meet the team, and discover how students build confidence, skills, and a path to graduation.

📢 SUMMER CLOSURE & PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Here’s what’s ahead as we transition into summer:

🏫 Connect Academy (CA)
🚨 Closed: June 1 - June 8, 2026 (before summer program)
☀️ Summer Program: June 9 - July 15, 2026
📅 Schedule: Monday through Thursday

🏫 Connect Academy High School (CAHS)
🚨 Closed: June 1 - June 3, 2026 (before summer program)
☀️ Summer Program: June 4 - July 3, 2026
📅 Schedule: Monday through Friday

🏫 Pathways Academy (PA)
🚨 Closed: June 1 - June 8, 2026 (before summer program)
☀️ Summer Program: June 9 - July 15, 2026
📅 Schedule: Monday through Thursday

📢 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
📅 Event Date: May 29, 2026
🏫 Schools Affected: Connect Academy, Connect Academy High School, Pathways Academy
🎉 Reminder: The last day of school is May 29, 2026!

📢 SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
📅 Event Date: May 25, 2026
🏫 Schools Affected: Connect Academy, Connect Academy High School, Pathways Academy
🇺🇸 Reminder: All schools will be closed on May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

We’re proud to introduce ReConnect Academy: a new therapeutic day program from The Connect Academy, designed specifically for general education students at risk of expulsion.

This is not a place to send students, it’s a model built to support them! Through structured intervention, therapeutic supports, and skill-building, ReConnect helps students navigate challenging moments and build skills to be successful for life after graduation or to return to their home districts on a stronger path.

District partners, we invite you to learn more about this new approach.
Learn More: https://loom.ly/t2NInFs

ReConnect Academy: A Therapeutic Alternative to Expulsion ReConnect Academy provides a therapeutic alternative to expulsion for general education students, helping districts maintain academic continuity and support successful student reintegration.

Impact is measured by where students go next!

As a therapeutic special education day program, Connect Academy programs are built to support students in stabilizing, growing, and successfully reintegrating back into their home districts.

We’re proud to celebrate the students who have reached that milestone.

District partners, if you’re seeking a placement that prioritizes both support and transition back, we’d love to connect.

Learn More: https://loom.ly/a5SLoWk

March Reintegrations: Student Success Stories Celebrate March reintegrations at Connect Academy and Pathways Academy, highlighting student growth, successful transitions, and the impact of supportive therapeutic education programs.

When families see real impact, they speak up!

A Connect Academy parent recently nominated one of our educators for statewide honors, an incredible reflection of the relationships and results happening every day in our classrooms.

If your district is seeking a partner to support students who need a more specialized, therapeutic environment, we invite you to learn more: https://loom.ly/2_TFmOw

When Impact Leads to Recognition: Connect Academy Teacher Nominated for Statewide Honor Connect Academy teacher Brandon Keller is recognized following a parent nomination for the Illinois Those Who Excel award, highlighting his impact on student growth and success.

B is for Bubble Day! 🫧
Students enjoyed a sensory-filled day of bubbles, laughter, and outdoor fun as part of our ABC Countdown.

Follow along to see more days from our A-Z countdown at Pathways Academy.

Strong communities are built through connection and trust.

Recently, Connect Academy welcomed officers from the Carol Stream Police Department to speak with students about safety, bullying prevention, and making positive choices.

Visits like this help students build positive relationships with community leaders and learn important life skills.

Read more:
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Connect Academy Welcomes the Carol Stream Police Department to Support Student Safety and Positive Behavior Connect Academy partnered with the Carol Stream Police Department to talk with students about safety, bullying prevention, and making positive choices while building trust with community helpers.

We’re counting down the last 26 days of school at Pathways Academy with our ABC Countdown!

Each letter brings a new themed activity designed by our students, from Animal Day to Zero Days Left! 🎉

Follow along for daily glimpses of the fun, creativity, and learning happening at Pathways!

Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/quMZdF8

Pathways Academy: ABC Countdown to Summer Celebrate the end of the school year with Pathways’ ABC Countdown—26 days of engaging, educational activities designed to keep students motivated, creative, and connected through the final day of school.