Board member Nel Wittmann is hosting a Pampered Chef party, now through Sunday, October 31st to benefit Esperanza. When you shop and place an order, Pampered Chef will contribute a percentage of the sales from this party to help support our organization and programs. For every booking made during this party, Pampered Chef will donate an …
It’s a new year and we have new merchandise out to show your love for Esperanza! Two new designs are for sale for the 2021-22 year, which were designed in our Art Program. By purchasing from an array of merchandise, you will be supporting all of Esperanza’s programs, as proceeds directly benefit our educational and …
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Esperanza School is currently in the process of searching for a certified School Social Worker for the 2021-2022 school year with the possibility of starting this summer. Esperanza Therapeutic Day School is part of a non-profit organization that provides individualized instruction for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis and …
To prepare for the 2021-22 school year, Esperanza School and Adult Day Program devised a wish list of items needed for students and staff. Items on our Amazon Wish List are teaching and learning materials students and adult participants will use in their lessons during the upcoming year. If you purchase from the wish list, …
BEHAVIOR THERAPIST Essential Function: The Behavior Therapist will conduct intensive therapy to students with developmental disabilities in a school setting using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Services are provided to help children and families achieve the goals outlined on the individual treatment plan. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, coordination and …
Open Position: Behavior Therapist School Full Time Position Available Read More »
The search for our new Chief Executive Officer is underway! Esperanza’s Interim Executive Director, Steve Pratapas, is leading the search to fill Joy Decker’s position, whose last day at Esperanza was at the end of April. The job posting was published on various networks and sites at the end of June and interviewing will begin …
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Esperanza School students have been back to a hybrid model, welcoming students both in-person and/or virtually, for about two months now. Since April 19, about 60% of our students have been attending school Monday through Thursday, and Friday, all students are remote. For the small group of students who are still learning at home, teachers …
Esperanza School Updates: A Hybrid Learning Model Through July Read More »
We are so appreciative to all those who joined us throughout last week and for your support. Many of you won unique and exciting auction and raffle items, purchased creative and colorful artwork, and donated during our paddle raise. We are grateful to announce that this flagship Celebrating Victories event raised $53,600! We are incredibly grateful …
Thank You for Participating in our week-long Virtual Gala! Read More »
March 13, 2020 is a day to remember at Esperanza. Esperanza School organized an in-service for all staff, which was abruptly cut short mid-morning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That same afternoon, Governor Pritzker ordered all schools to shut down for the month, an order that continued to be extended through the end of the …
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