Dawn Angelini

Director of Education/Principal
708-342-5200

 

Melanie Gilman

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

708-342-5200

 

Dani Diliberto

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/

Admissions

708-342-5200

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The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. School for Exceptional Children, located in Tinley Park, Illinois, has provided services for students with special needs since 1952. Throughout the years, hundreds of students have attended the school and been provided with educational services based on best practices in the field of special education.  The Kennedy School will continue to adopt and utilize best practices to meet the ever-changing needs of the student population.

 

For more information, please contact:

Dawn Angelini, Director of Education/Principal

at 708-342-5200.

Vision Statement

 

The vision is to provide a positive school environment where students become independent through a variety of experiences focused on academics, community involvement, occupational skills and social-emotional learning.

 

Mission Statement

 

We will achieve our vision by:

 

• Focusing on individual student needs

• Providing support and assistance to the students and families

• Working as a team with parents, districts, and students to plan and advocate for each student’s future

• Providing opportunities to develop vocational and life skills within the community

• Implementing best practices in education to assist all students in reaching their fullest potential

• Providing challenging opportunities and expectations for student learning

• Modeling positive interactions so that each student can develop healthy relationships in their everyday life. 

 

If you or someone you know would like more information about the admissions process or would like to schedule a visit to the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. School for Exceptional Children, please contact Dawn Angelini at 708-342-5200.