William M Bedell Area Resource Center (2026 Profile)

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William M Bedell Area Resource Center

400 S Main St
Wood River, IL 62095

Tel: (618) 251-2175

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The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center provides an educational/therapeutic program for children, focusing on the physical and mental development of the child, from 15 months to three years.

Children served are developmentally delayed or at risk for delay.

Referrals are received from physicians, hospitals, local school districts, and parents.

Anyone may refer a child for assessment by an inter-disciplinary team.

Individual family plans are developed by a Child Development Specialist, parent, speech/language pathologist, physical therapist, nurse, and social worker, based on the complete assessment of the child and family needs.

The center-based Parent-Infant Education Program, licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services enables certified staff to interact with the children in a purposeful, healthful, and appropriate manner.

Student programs are based on the following areas of training: communication skills, cognitive skills, motor skills, social skills, and self-help skills.

Referrals to other community services for any additional child/family need are coordinated through the Parent-Infant Education Program; including transition planning from early intervention services into local education programs at age three.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1957

Student Body

Total Students

70 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 34%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, IL is $6,245 for elementary schools and $10,145 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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