Speed SEJA #802

Located at 1125 Division Street in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Speed SEJA #802 is an active, non-charter public school district designed specifically to provide specialized educational and vocational programming. Serving the vibrant community within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region, the district operates within a large suburban setting and encompasses five operational schools. Rather than following a traditional grade-level progression from pre-kindergarten through high school, Speed SEJA #802 delivers targeted special education programs and joint-agreement services, ensuring tailored instructional models for students with diverse learning needs across its partner facilities.

To effectively deliver these specialized programs, the district relies on a substantial and heavily supportive workforce totaling 264 full-time equivalent staff members. The educational framework is anchored by 26 full-time equivalent teachers and 38 instructional aides who provide direct classroom engagement and individualized attention. Demonstrating the district's deep commitment to comprehensive student care and therapeutic intervention, the workforce is significantly reinforced by 200 full-time equivalent support staff members. This dedicated team creates a highly supportive environment for students, offering valuable insights for researchers examining robust special education infrastructure in suburban Illinois.