The Bancroft School is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as a non-public special education facility that services children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD-NOS, emotional/behavioral disorders, specific learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and other health impairments. Our Core Values: Provide students with an environment where they are motivated to actively participate Encourage and prepare parents to be active participants in their child's education Provide programs that address the core deficits of autism Research new ideas and methods that are scientifically-based Respect each student's individual personality and create programs that foster confidence and competence Form partnerships with local school districts and train professionals on educating children with ASD and other disorders Promote community awareness about autism and available treatments Ensure student success and program integrity by consulting with independent evaluators Using the standards of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB), while also incorporating social and relationship development, we offer year-round instruction with 1:1 and small group instruction. We create individualized educational plans for each of our students, which can be quickly adjusted based on their needs and progress.