Philip J Rock Center And School (District)

The Philip J. Rock Center and School (PRC) provides services to individuals who are deaf-blind. Individuals with deaf-blindness have always had very unique needs that require specific educational strategies and services. The residential school offers one of the most intensive, comprehensive continuum of educational and recreational programs available for children who are deaf-blind in the 3- to 21-year-old age group. The Center and School is operated by The Illinois State Board of Education. The primary goal of the Philip J. Rock Center and School is to help people who are deaf-blind achieve maximum independence based on their individual potential. Our vision is of the community of the Philip J. Rock Center and School, which consists of the parents, educational staff, and support staff, working together so that all students learn the skills needed to become valued and accepted members in their home, local, and future adult communities.

The Philip J. Rock Center and School is more than a facility; it is an extended family to parents and their children who live with both hearing and vision disabilities. Devoted staff accompany the kids throughout the day whether on site or at school, constantly working toward the goal of helping each student live as independently as possible according to their personal abilities. The shared vision of "Together for Independence" makes this a reality.

Philip J Rock Center and School is an equal opportunity employer.