South Eastern Sp Ed Program

Located at 500 S Scott Ave in Newton, Illinois, the South Eastern Sp Ed Program is an open, non-charter public educational entity serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a rural remote region of southeastern Illinois, this specialized district operates two active school sites designed to provide targeted educational and vocational programming. As a dedicated regional program rather than a traditional comprehensive school district, it plays a crucial role in providing specialized learning environments, interventions, and developmental services for students needing individualized support across a broad age spectrum.

To carry out its highly tailored educational mission, the district relies on a specialized workforce heavily weighted toward comprehensive support services. Its staffing context includes 8 full-time equivalent (FTE) certified teachers working alongside 7.5 FTE instructional aides and nearly 50 FTE support staff professionals, bringing total personnel to over 65 full-time equivalent positions. This high ratio of specialized support personnel relative to teaching staff underscores the program's focus on intensive support, therapeutic assistance, and individualized care. For parents, area families, and educational researchers examining regional special education models, the district serves as an essential community resource and can be contacted directly at (618) 455-3396.