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Message from the Executive Director

As Executive Director of JTC Academy, my commitment is simple: ensure every student is met with high expectations, meaningful support, and an environment where growth is possible, no matter how complex the need. I believe students succeed when structure is consistent, relationships are strong, and care is intentional.

JTC Academy was built to serve students who require more than a traditional setting can offer. Every decision we make is grounded in safety, accountability, evidence-based practice, and an unwavering belief in our students’ potential.

It is an honor to lead a team that shows up every day with purpose, professionalism, and heart.  

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Amy Polt
Executive Director, JTC Academy

About Us

JTC Academy is a therapeutic, trauma-informed day school serving students with complex academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. We partner closely with families and over 21 school districts to provide individualized instruction, structured therapeutic supports, and a highly supervised learning environment designed to promote stability, growth, and long-term success.

Our program is built on high expectations, evidence-based practices, and consistent structure—because students with the most complex needs deserve the most intentional support.

 

                                                    Disability Eligibility & Age Range

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Learning Disability (LD) Ages 5-21

Other Health Impairment (OHI) Age 5-21

Intellectual Disability (ID) Ages 5-21

Emotional Disability (ED) Ages 5-21

Speech or Language Impairment (SLP) Ages 5-21

Developmental Delay (DD) Ages 5-21

Multiple Disabilities Ages 5-21

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Ages 5-21

 

For more Information about JTC Academy, contact:

Assistant Director, Mary Wilborn at mwilborn@jtc-academy.com

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JTC Academy

West Campus: 4850 Market St., Cahokia Heights, IL 62207 P: (618) 332-3630 | F: (618) 332-3040

East Campus: 353 N. 88th St., Cahokia Heights, IL 62203 P: (618) 398-2524 | F: (618) 398-2582

JTC-STL:  3212 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103

Amy Polt, Executive Director   www.jtcacademy.com

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