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Thinking, Creating, Reflecting: Impacting the Future

Spectrum School has been voted by the community as a TOP 3 FINALIST in the Rockford area for "Best Preschool" AND "Best Private School!"

Spectrum School Videos!

Spectrum welcomed Stateline Kids for a visit! See what they had to say!

Spectrum School showing their support for alumnus Jack O’Neil in the Paralympics in Paris!

KFACT Hip-Hop Dance Showcase!

Blue Ribbon Art Show & Hee-Haw Hoedown Recap!

“I Love My School Because” Work Samples!

Spectrum Hosts Baby Goats!

Trunk or Treat Recap!

Field Day Fun Run Recap!

2024-2025 Student Supply Lists

About our School

A community of

inspired learners

Thinking

Knowing HOW to think critically through any situation is necessary for success in life.

Creating

Cultivating creativity helps children bring their unique thoughts, feelings, and identity to the world.

Reflecting

Reflecting allows students to assess the effectiveness of their thinking, work, and interactions.

Making an Impact

Learning should be purposeful. It allows children to make a positive difference in their own lives, communities, and the world.

Spectrum Student Life

Life as a student at Spectrum Progressive School is a unique and fun experience. Both inside the classroom and out, students are encouraged to think, create, and reflect on their learning.

Spectrum School

Enrollment open year-round

What's happening

Latest Updates

in our school

Spectrum School is TOP 3 Best Preschool & Best Private School!

We were just informed by the Rockford Register Star on Thursday that, after all the votes have been…

Spectrum Alumnus Jack O'Neil to the Paris Paralympics!

Congratulations to Spectrum alumnus, Jack O'Neil, on all of his success, including his recent bid to the Paralympics…

School activities &

student projects

There’s something for everyone!

CLUBS & PROGRAMS

Something for Everyone!

Student choice and ownership of a variety of learning enrichment options.

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STUDENT DIRECTED LEARNING

Interest Groups & Passion Projects

Leveraging children's interests and passions helps them to learn how to learn.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

How We Teach & Learn @ Spectrum

Grounded in experiential, developmental, and intelligence based approaches.

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FORMS & RESOURCES

Tools for Parents

School can be a place where children love learning... a place filled with wonder, joy, and a sense of positive identity and connection.

As both a veteran educator of 25+ years and a mom, I was thrilled to find a progressive school in our area.  Spectrum’s philosophy supports hands-on, individualized learning that you simply cannot find in most public schools today.  The low student-teacher ratio combines with project and interest-based learning experiences to create an environment second to none.  Within weeks of his arrival at Spectrum, my son, Cameron, was shocked and thrilled to discover that not only was he allowed to work and collaborate with his peers, but it was encouraged!  Spectrum Progressive School educators value the learner diversity in classrooms and work tirelessly to meet each student where he/she is at to help support individual learning styles and perspectives.  We just couldn’t be happier to attend this wonderful school.

Avra R.

Cameron's Mother

50+

Years
Of history and experience to guide us

1,000's

of Students
Pursuing their passions & using their gifts

Decades

of Impact
On our community, nation, and world