JTC Academy

jtc academy was developed out of an intense need for programming that combines academics with therapeutic programming for youth having mental and acute behavioral health challenges that have often manifested into unmanageable, destructive and highly inappropriate behaviors. as a result, these youth are often suspended or expelled, inappropriately placed, or placed in programs that only meet part of the youth’s needs. research and statistics indicate that when youth experience these types of experiences eventually culminating a life of hopelessness, starting with drop out or falling through the cracks, and leading to a bleak future, a cycle of failure, homelessness and criminal behavior. overview of program for both jtc east and jtc west jtc academy is a non-public special education therapeutic day program located in the southern region of illinois. jtc academy has approval from both illinois and missouri to accept students from school districts in these states. disability eligibi