• Name -- HTD Day School (HTD = Healing Through Doing)
• Location -- 815 N. 16th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
• Phone # -- 872-382-3362
• Email -- info@htdday.org
• Type -- ISBE Approved Nonpublic Special Education Facility
• Population -- Males - Ages 10-21
• Grades Served -- 6-12 (separate middle and high school classes)
• Director -- Dr. Casandra Holliday - cholliday@htdday.org
• Social Worker -- Thea Perkins - tperkins@htdday.org
• Disabilities Served -- Emotional Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairment, Autism (high functioning)
• Related Services Provided -- Social Work, Psychological Services, Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Substance Abuse Therapy, Nursing Services, Art Therapy, Other Services as Necessary
• Educational Program -- META24 Therapeutic

Core Tenets

• HTD promises to deliver high-quality, individualized, academic, therapeutic, and behavioral services in a physically and emotionally safe school for all learners..
• HTD promises to provide highly committed, well-trained professionals who use data, collaboration, and technology to promote best practices that yield success in school and life.
• HTD promises to provide a broad range of in-house, supportive and educational services within a multidisciplinary environment.
• HTD promises to consistently collaborate with families, outside providers, school districts, and other community partners to ensure students’ success.
• HTD promises to respect the dignity of students and families by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, following laws and regulations, and abiding by ethical guidelines.
• HTD promises to promote acceptance and fairness, honor diversity, and recognize each student's and family's uniqueness and dignity.