Holtz Educational Center
Morgan Werkmeister is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently employed at Holtz Educational Center since August 2023. Previous experience includes a role as a Doctoral Capstone Student at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, where an evidence-based program was developed to enhance staff confidence in implementing multi-sensory strategies for elementary-aged children with autism. Additional training includes Level II Fieldwork at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy, focusing on occupational interventions for diverse patient populations. Earlier positions include Level I Fieldwork and a role as a Registered Behavior Technician at CABS - Autism & Behavior Specialists, emphasizing ABA techniques for children and adolescents with autism. Morgan Werkmeister holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from Illinois State University.
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Holtz Educational Center
Holtz Educational Center, LLC is a non-public, therapeutic day school that provides special education alternatives to students utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Holtz accepts students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delay, students previously diagnosed as having PDD-NOS, intellectual and specific learning disorders & other health impairments. As an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) school, our teaching methods, data collection system, and evaluation process support the application of behavior principles to increase or decrease targeted behaviors. Holtz’s educational program identifies each child’s specific areas of need across core diagnostic areas specific to autism diagnosis and related disorders including, but not limited to: communication & language, adaptive functioning, relationship development, social/emotional learning, leisure/play, problem behaviors reduction, and educational supports for all areas of core curriculum. Holtz Educational Center provides students and families with a comprehensive educational experience that utilizes research based educational and behavioral programming adapted to meet the needs of each student and foster individual achievement. The program provides comprehensive, ongoing assessments to determine the student’s learning style, strengths, areas of needed instruction, and progress towards goals. Regardless of student’s level of impairment, all curricular tools and materials are age appropriate and aligned to grade specific Common Core/Essential Elements & Illinois State Standards.