HPDS is a school that offers a specialized curriculum for bright students with learning disabilities. HPDS has three campuses: Chicago: 6254 S.
Since January 2000, the full day school program has offered a specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6-15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. Under the direction of Dr. Casey Crnich, Executive Director, and a faculty of learning disability specialists, regular education teachers, social workers, speech-language patholog
Operating as usual
06/06/2024
It's been a whirlwind end to another fantastic year at Hyde Park Day School. Congratulations and best wishes to all our graduating and transitioning students. Please keep in touch! To all of our HPDS families, we wish you a happy, healthy, and relaxing summer!
05/23/2024
We can't wait for Field Day next Friday, May 31st! All HPDS alumni are invited to join the fun at the Northfield Campus. Hope to see you there!
05/10/2024
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers in our school community! Some of our students were busy creating beautiful Mother's Day gifts in Art Class.
04/11/2024
No school Friday, April 12 or Monday, April 15 due to school improvement and staff development. Enjoy the extra long weekend!
04/09/2024
Last call to purchase your tickets to this year's gala 'In Full Bloom' happening on Friday, April 19! Don't miss the fun! Head over to 2024hpdsgala.givesmart.com to get yours now!
04/03/2024
Don't forget today is an early dismissal day! School's out at 1:30.
03/18/2024
If you prefer sunshine and warmth to snowy mountains, then maybe our Martha's Vineyard house is for you! We will be auctioning off a 7 day stay at this home, which features beautiful furnishing throughout the house, 3 generous bedrooms including a first floor master bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, large living room with fireplace, bright sunroom, kitchen with dining area, and beautiful large deck for relaxing and dining. AC, Wifi, Satellite TV all included. A short walk to beaches and all of the shopping of downtown Vineyard Haven. Visit 2024hpdsgala.givesmart.com to learn more about the Martha's Vineyard House and all other auction items available at this year's gala!
03/17/2024
Happy St. Patrick's Day to our HPDS community! We sure are LUCKY to have all of you!
03/15/2024
At this year's gala, we will once again be auctioning off a one-week stay at the Rocky Mountain Dream Home in Telluride, Colorado! This 4 bed, 4.5 bath, privately-owned villa is walking distance from the gondola that takes you to the top of the ski mountain. You can also take the gondola to the town of Telluride which boasts shopping and restaurants situated in front of a breath-taking mountain landscape. This will be a live auction item to be bid on the night of the event. To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Dream Home and all of our other auction items, visit 2024hpdsgala.givesmart.com
03/13/2024
The 2024 HPDS Annual Gala, 'In Full Bloom!', is coming up quick! Be sure to get your tickets soon by visiting 2024hpdsgala.givesmart.com
03/10/2024
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward today and begin enjoying those longer days!
03/06/2024
Don't forget that tonight is our Bellick Family Community Education Program featuring Dr. Devin Kearns! The program starts at 6pm and will be held in the Student Union at Northeastern Illinois University. You can still register to attend tonight's event using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeejXiNmChEwEO5AOOwangc8PJ_tutCCvuktYMVPw6dN7jdlg/viewform
03/06/2024
Early dismissal today at 1:30pm on all campuses!
03/03/2024
This week is National Schools Social Work Week. The social workers at HPDS play a vital role in forwarding the HPDS mission of helping students with learning disabilities to thrive inside and outside the classroom. Thank you so much to the social workers on all three of our campuses for the work they put in every day. You rock!
02/27/2024
Have you bought your tickets for the annual HPDS gala yet? It's sure to be a night to remember! Check out our auction site for ticketing information, the program for the evening, and to get a sneak peek at all the amazing items up for auction! 2024hpdsgala.givesmart.com
No school today in observance of the national holiday.
02/16/2024
Reminder: There is no school today or Monday. Enjoy the super long weekend!
02/15/2024
Join us for our next Bellick Family Community Education Program featuring Dr. Devin Kearns on March 6 at Northeastern Illinois University! Attendance is free, but please pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeejXiNmChEwEO5AOOwangc8PJ_tutCCvuktYMVPw6dN7jdlg/viewform
02/14/2024
Our HPDS family is just the sweetest! Happy Valentine's Day!
02/08/2024
Our annual HPDS gala is fast approaching! Join us for an evening of celebrating the blooming flowers in our HPDS community on April 19th at the Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood. Check out our event site for tickets and information. Can't wait to see you there! 2024hpdsgala.givesmart.com
02/07/2024
02/01/2024
Octavia Spencer, Damond John, Muhammad Ali, and Danny Glover are just a handful of black icons who are part of the dyslexic community! We are grateful to them and others for raising dyslexia awareness and being shining examples for overcoming adversity in the classroom and their careers!
We are so grateful to be celebrating our 24th year of educating bright students in the Chicagoland area! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey. Happy birthday to us!
01/22/2024
Don't forget there is no school today due to a teacher work day!
01/15/2024
Reminder: There is no school today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
01/10/2024
Today is an early dismissal day on all campuses. Pick up is at 1:30.
01/01/2024
Happy New Year to all of our HPDS family! We hope you all find joy in 2024!
12/30/2023
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who has already donated to HPDS this giving season. You are the reason we are able to help so many students with our Bright Futures Scholarship Fund.
PS: It's not too late to donate this giving season, or for new donors to give and help meet our challenge grant. For anyone still looking to give, visit: https://hydeparkday.org/make-a-gift-today/
12/28/2023
There are just a few days left of 2023, but that's enough time to make a difference for HPDS students with your charitable gifts! Visit our website to learn more about how to give!
Make a Gift Today - Hyde Park Day Online donations are handled securely through a third-party credit card processor. Please fill out the form below to make a gift via PayPal, credit card, or direct debit. Use the Comment field to specify any details on the use of your gift (Annual Gala, Tribute/Memorial Gift, etc.).
12/23/2023
Winter break is in full swing! Hope everyone enjoys their time off. See you all on January 8, 2024!
Since January 2000, the full day school program has offered a specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6-15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. Under the direction of Dr. Casey Crnich, Executive Director, and a faculty of learning disability specialists, regular education teachers, social workers, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists, each student has
access to:
A comprehensive learning plan that links specific diagnostic information, specialized instruction, modified curricula and appropriate related services (e.g., occupational therapy, counseling, speech therapy);
Intensive, one-to-one assistance using state-of-the-art remedial materials and methods to address specific learning difficulties;
Regular education teachers co-teaching with learning disabilities specialists;
Appropriate modification of each student's regular education curricula.
HPDS has three campuses: Chicago: 6254 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 60637; Lemont: 13860 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439; and Northfield: 1980 Old Willow Road, Northfield, IL 60093.
| Monday | 8am - 2:45pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 2:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 2:45pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 2:45pm |
| Friday | 8am - 2:45pm |
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