Fox Valley Tech and Trade Center (Fox Tech) in Aurora provides high school students with educational services that prepare them for college, careers, and citizenship. Traditional academics, career path classes, and community-based job placements help students develop the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for success in post-secondary educational settings, long-term careers, and as members of their communities. Collaborative relationships with community leaders, business owners, local organizations, and government officials have led to enriched learning opportunities for students.
Background: Fox Tech is a nonpublic special education program approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (Section 14-7.02). Programming is designed for special education students between the ages of 15 through 21.