Comprehensive Learning Services

Comprehensive Learning Services Office of Chrisna Perry, PhD and Associates. Providing exceptional academic, social and emotional su

Comprehensive Learning Services started out of the perceived need to bring individual remediation and group services to the Hyde Park neighborhood, where they were not conveniently being offered at the time. After working for several years with schools such as Sacred Heart, Ancona, Daystar, and University of Chicago Lab school, Dr. Perry saw the benefit for parents and families to not have to trav

el all the way to the north side of Chicago for educational services. Now located in the beautiful and historic Windermere House at 1642 E. 56th Street (Suite 110), Comprehensive Learning Services offers space for individual treatment rooms, a large meeting/group room, and a convenient front door drop-off for busy caregivers on the go! Our team supports children individually and in small groups, as well as offers support to parents and school personnel. Currently our services include: individual academic remediation (including test prep) for students in grades K-12, social skills instruction for students in grades K-8, early language enrichment for children 18 months-3 years, and parent education workshops.

08/22/2026

What a week for “The Executives!” ✨

Our middle school Executive Functioning group had an incredibly successful week filled with learning, laughter, and lots of practical strategies!

From managing their time and staying organized to tackling procrastination, studying effectively, and managing emotions, these students put in the work while still having plenty of fun along the way.

And the best part? They named themselves “The Executives” and they definitely lived up to the name! 💪🏽🧠

They’re heading into the new school year with new tools, greater confidence, and strategies they can actually use.

Watch out, middle school… The Executives are ready! 💙💚📓
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08/06/2026

Kennedy may be sharing her experience, but one thing was true for all of our summer enrichment interns: they quickly learned that every child is unique, and the best support comes from understanding each student’s individual strengths, needs, and personality. 💙💚

When reflecting on the summer, one theme kept coming up again and again: watching our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally was the most rewarding part of the experience.

From building confidence and strengthening friendships to celebrating milestones both big and small, our interns had the privilege of witnessing so much growth this summer.

Thank you to Kennedy and all of our incredible interns for bringing so much compassion, energy, patience, and enthusiasm to our program. You made a difference, and our students are better because of you! ✨

07/31/2026

Today the CLS crew (and babies!) came together to send a heartfelt goodbye to Ms. Jordan, CLS’s very first speech and language intern and fellow, as she heads back home to Ohio. 💙💚

From the very beginning, Ms. Jordan brought warmth, compassion, enthusiasm, and dedication to every child and family she worked with. She made a lasting impact on our CLS community, and we are so grateful for the care and support she provided.

While we will certainly miss her, we know she has an incredibly bright future ahead. Thank you, Ms. Jordan, for being such an important part of the CLS family. We are cheering you on every step of the way! ✨

07/25/2026

✨ Full-circle moments like this are why we do what we do. 💙💚

In 2018, Micah walked through our doors as a kid in our weekly Social Skills Group, learning strategies to strengthen impulse control, manage distractibility, and build frustration tolerance.

Fast forward to Summer 2026… Micah returned to CLS; as a high school student and our youngest Summer Enrichment intern. ❤️

Because of his own journey, Micah brought something truly special to our program. His compassion, empathy, patience, enthusiasm, energy, and kindness made him the perfect role model for our kiddos. He understood them in a way that only someone who has walked a similar path can!

Watching him encourage, support, and celebrate our students every day has been one of the greatest joys of the summer. He is loved by every child and admired by our team!

Micah, your growth is an incredible reminder that with the right support, encouragement, and perseverance, children can grow into confident young leaders who inspire the next generation.

We couldn’t be more proud of you. Your future is incredibly bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish. 🌟🙌🏽
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07/22/2026

✨ Executive functioning starts earlier than most people think... and our kindergartners are already building these lifelong skills! 💙💚

Last week in Summer Enrichment, our youngest learners tackled their very first executive functioning lesson: **organization!** 📚✏️ From keeping track of their materials to organizing their work, they’re learning that being prepared helps them become more confident, independent learners.

These small habits today lay the foundation for success tomorrow. We are so proud of our little learners! 🌟

07/10/2026

Learning is always better together! 💙💚

One of our favorite parts of Summer Enrichment is watching cooperative learning come to life. Whether they’re solving problems, creating together, or practicing important social skills like respecting personal space, our kiddos are learning from one another every step of the way.

The best part? They don’t even realize how much they’re learning because they’re having so much fun! ☀️

07/01/2026

✨ Little voices. Big growth…

Take a sneak peek inside ourTiny Talkers language program! 🌟

Through play, songs, stories, and interactive activities, our little learners are building receptive and expressive language skills, growing their confidence, practicing social skills, and making new friends along the way. 🫶

Learning is always more fun together! We can’t wait to see how much our Tiny Talkers grow this summer. 🌈

When two best friends are lucky enough to have weekly sessions on the same day and time... 💙💚You get smiles, laughter, h...
06/16/2026

When two best friends are lucky enough to have weekly sessions on the same day and time... 💙💚

You get smiles, laughter, hugs, and something to look forward to every week!

As we wrap up another wonderful school year at CLS, we’re celebrating the growth, accomplishments, and friendships that made this year so special. We are so proud of our amazing kiddos!

Now bring on Summer Enrichment! ☀️

We can’t wait to kick off a summer full of learning, fun, and adventure next week!

A Very Special Graduation Day at CLS! 💙💚🎓Today, we celebrate a milestone that is especially meaningful to us.This amazin...
05/18/2026

A Very Special Graduation Day at CLS! 💙💚🎓

Today, we celebrate a milestone that is especially meaningful to us.

This amazing young man was the very first child to begin speech therapy at Comprehensive Learning Services when we expanded our services in 2023. He started his journey with Mary Varnhagen and continued making wonderful progress with Ella Oliver during Ms. Mary’s maternity leave.

Over the years, we have watched him grow tremendously in his communication skills, confidence, and independence.

Today, we proudly celebrate his graduation from speech therapy and all of the hard work that made this moment possible.

We are incredibly proud of you and grateful to have been part of your journey. Your CLS family will always be cheering you on! 💙💚

05/02/2026

Mamacita energy all dayyyy 💃🏽✨

Kaya understood the assignment AND added a little extra glow ✨

Watching our Director of Student Support step into this new chapter has been so special!

From supporting our students and families with so much care, to now preparing for her own little one, what a beautiful full-circle moment 🥹

We’re going to miss her so much while she’s out loving on that sweet baby, but we couldn’t be happier for her! 💕

Drop some love for our mamacita below 👇🏽💐…

OH and keep me in prayer!!! Ms. Kaya and Ms. Mary (My right and my left hands!) will be out on maternity leave!! IYKYN!🤣

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
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