Unlocking Potential Together
Providing tutoring, behavior therapy and advocacy support to families in the Oak Park, IL area.
Empowering Students to Succeed
At Kind Cooperative, we empower students to self-direct their education by providing integrated learning experiences and allowing students to develop to their full potential.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance educational justice through a steadfast commitment to honoring divergence, fostering a world that is both kinder and more cooperative.
Family Advocacy Through Collaboration
At Kind Cooperative, we understand the importance of individualized education programs and 504 plans in supporting students with disabilities. Our services and advocacy aim to empower students to realize the full scope of their right to a free, appropriate public education.
Building Community
We go beyond individualized support by offering networking and community-building opportunities for students and their families.
Honoring Divergence
We see divergence as an asset to our community, and focus our work on shifting deficit-based mindsets towards neurodivergent students.
Our Services
We offer flexible options for students and families at every stage of the education system. Students may find that one service meets all of their needs, while others may utilize a variety of programs. Learn more about how each of our services embodies
our values of love, safety, flexibility and resilience.
TrePlay Behavior Services
TrePlay is an innovative behavior therapy program designed by Tre Jackson that uses exercise and play to help students practice self-regulation in moments of crisis.
1:1 Training Sessions
Play Clubs
Academic & Holistic Tutoring
Our programs focus on developing academic skills in the context of holistic instruction that encourages students to meet their social, emotional and physical needs first.
1:1 Academic Skill Development
Holistic Writing Classes
Advocacy Services and Support
We offer a full range of advocacy services including document review, consultations, meeting representation and parent networking groups.
Advocacy Representation
Parent Training
Our Program's Benefits
Discover the advantages of our educational services for students and families.
Students experience positive academic and behavioral outcomes in school and across settings due to an increase of metacognition and executive functioning.
Families feel more informed about their child’s needs and empowered to advocate on their behalf.
Students and families experience an improved sense of belonging in the education system by joining a community of like-minded people.
Testimonials from Parents
Molly Spurlock
Parent of 8 year old
Michelle Walter
Parent of 8 year old
Emily Patterson
Parent of 7 year old
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