Specialized Therapeutic Day School for Complex Behavioral and Mental Health Needs
At JTC Academy, we partner with school districts to provide a highly structured, trauma-informed educational setting for students requiring intensive support. Our programs are designed to address both academic and behavioral challenges through evidence-based interventions, individualized instruction, and therapeutic supports. Districts can rely on JTC Academy to deliver measurable student outcomes, ongoing communication, and a collaborative approach to placement success. We encourage you to explore our site to learn more about our certified staff, specialized programming, and proven track record of supporting students with complex needs.
JTC Academy's Mission Statement
JTC Academy is a non-public, therapeutic day school and the sister company of Transitional Center Inc.(TCI). We serve students in both Illinois and Missouri who have IEPs and require intensive support for mental health and behavioral challenges. Many of our students have struggled in traditional settings—often facing suspension, expulsion, or inappropriate placements. At JTC, we combine rigorous academics with trauma-informed therapeutic programming to meet the full spectrum of student needs. Without this level of support, these youth are at risk of falling through the cracks, leading to a cycle of hopelessness, dropout, homelessness, and incarceration. Our mission is to break that cycle.
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Educational Programming
We service the following eligibilities, Grades K-12: LD, OHI, ID, ED and students diagnosed with Autism SpectrumDisorder (ASD)
Successful Transitions
Whether the goal is reintegration into a home high school or preparation for the next educational step, our team partners with students, families, and sending districts to ensure a smooth and supported transition.
Our Therapeutic Team
The JTC Academy Therapeutic Team recognizes the importance and therapeutic value of providing a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where unconditional regard, empathy, patience, and compassion are cornerstone. We employ a very student-centered, strength-based approach with all youth. Therapy is intended to help youth assess their current situation, explore their innermost thoughts, feelings, and fears, develop effective coping strategies, identify obstacles and impediments, identify and define their life’s purpose, and find resolution to unresolved issues related to abuse, abandonment, grief, and loss. By providing ongoing individualized treatment to each of our youth, we are able to address the identified problem areas while simultaneously monitoring educational and interpersonal progress as well.
