Our Philosophy
The school provides a psychotherapeutic education enabling each child to grow at his/her own pace. Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring are available as needed. A total treatment approach provides a setting designed to foster emotional, social, cognitive and language development with the ultimate goal of returning the child to the public school.
A variety of techniques including Applied Behavioral Analysis for our autistic students and intensive play therapy for children with severe behavioral disorders provide unique programs. Positive rewards help the children internalize their gains and foster emotional growth. A carefully implemented Individual Educational Plan is devised and followed for each child. The educational program meets the New Jersey State Department of Education Core Curriculum Standards. The school is a certified testing site for the New Jersey State Department of Education. The staff is trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Technology is available in a computer laboratory with internet access. Classrooms are also equipped with computers, laptops and smart boards. Art, music, and adaptive physical education provide the children with skills and enriching experiences.