NAPSEC Members
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N
New Interdisciplinary School
Address
430 Sills Road
Yaphank,
NY
11980
Phone: (631) 924-5583
Fax: (631) 924-5687
Web: www.niskids.org
Contact Helen
C. Wilder
Founded
1976
Joined NAPSEC 1989
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, multiple
disabilities, emotional disturbances, hearing impairments, autism,
attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, developmental delays, sensor
and information impairment, PDD, medically fragile, orthopedic impairments, neurological
disorders, and other health impairments.
Program Description
The New Interdisciplinary School
(NIS) is a learning center for children with and without
disabilities and their families. The name describes the integration
of professionals reflecting a variety of disciplines into the
classroom and homes of those we serve. The team approach forms the
basis for program development and implementation for each child and
their family. The programs range from small self-contained classes
to larger inclusion classes, licensed childcare, nursery school and
pre-kindergarten.
Infants and toddlers are seen at home
and school, while three to five year olds are in school on varied
schedules.
Sensitivity to the mental health of
children and parents is seen as a priority. Group and individual
counseling, behavior management, and crisis intervention are
available to families.
NIS established a special program to
meet the needs of children diagnosed with Autism, pervasive
development disorder, and other related disorders. The Autism
Interdisciplinary Model (AIM) integrates three approaches: ABA,
Sensory Integration and Social Interaction. In addition, a strong
parent education and support component is included.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served Birth to
5 years
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Varies
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Infants, 1:1; Preschool: 6:1:2, 8:1:2, 12:1:1, 18:2:1
Length of Program 210
days
Current Enrollment 350
Total Capacity 375
Admissions Procedures
Children are referred from local school districts,
doctors, community agencies, parent to parent, and Suffolk County
Department of Health. Children are placed in programs based on their level of
development, diagnosis, IFSP, IEP, and age.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New York State Education, Suffolk County
Department of Health,
and Department of Social Services.
New Jersey Center for Autism
Address
198 Roadstown Road
Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302
Phone: (856) 455-7200
Fax: (856) 455-2765
Web:
www.devereux.org
Contact
Dr. Pam Cooper
Founded
1990
Joined NAPSEC 2006
Disabilities Served
Pervasive developmental disorder,
including all diagnoses on autistic spectrum; mental retardation;
all Axis I diagnoses coupled with a diagnosis of mental retardation;
history of abuse/neglect.
Program Description
Devereux New Jersey Center for Autism
provides state-of-the-science educational, behavioral and family
services to children and adults with autism and other developmental
disabilities. The curriculum is based on the use of broad spectrum
applied behavioral analysis techniques and the use of positive
behavioral support planning for addressing individual needs.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 7-21
Age at Admission
Admission can occur at any age after 7
I.Q. Range Served 70 and
below
Program
Day and Residential as well as ESY
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:2
education; 1:2 or 1:3 residential
Length of Program 6
hrs/day; year-round; 218 days, Residential 365 days
Current Enrollment School
38 students; Residential 36
Total Capacity
School 40 students; Residential 36
Admission Procedures
Contact for admission to education
program Elisa Hansen, MSW (856) 455-7200 or
ehansen@devereux.org. Contact for admission to
residential program Heather Thompson (856) 384-9680 ext. 11 or
HTHOMPSON@devereux.org.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities and/or New Jersey
Department of Education.
The
Newmark Schools
Address
365 Emerson Street
Plainfield, NJ 07062
Phone: (908) 753-0330
Fax: (908) 753-0860
Web: www.newmarkeducation.com
Contact
Cynthia Allman
Founded
2001
Joined
NAPSEC 2002/3
Disabilities Served
Attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder,
highly functioning autism, anxiety, Asperger's syndrome, bipolar, obsessive compulsive
disorder, sensory integration disorder and oppositional defiant
disorder, PDD-NOS.
Program Description
State approved private schools for children with learning
disabilities and behavioral disorders at two locations: Plainfield
(K-8) and Carteret (9-12).
At Newmark Schools, we believe that setting our students up to
succeed academically is the foundation of helping them grow as
individuals. Structured learning, combined with appropriate
behavior modification and social skills reinforcement,
are our keys to student development.
Newmark School (K-8)
At the Newmark School, we create an intimate, family-like environment where our
students' individual needs are met and they are challenged both
academically and socially. Our unique educational system
encourages students to work to their full potential, making them
more confident and productive at school and in
their everyday lives. Education at the Newmark School is based
on structure and discipline. Each student receives an
individually tailored academic plan with appropriate educational
material and learning tools for their level., delivered by highly
trained staff members that understand and cater to the unique
learning challenges our students face. All learning takes
place in a small, calm, and quiet classroom environment. Extended
school year is available.
Newmark High School (9-12)
Newmark High School is committed to preparing our students for
success as they leave high school and enter the next phase of their
lives. The cornerstone of each student's development is an
individually tailored, comprehensive academic program that utilizes
an interactive, technology-infused approach. Classroom
learning is rounded out with training in social skills and
responsible decision-making that will help our students navigate the
challenges of our complex world.
Our goal at Newmark High School is to train students to think
independently and give them the skills necessary to confidently
manage their environment outside of the classroom. Our
transition program
includes counseling and career components designed to build "real
world" skills, develop problem solving skills and increase the
levels of proficiency needed for independent living, post secondary
education or professional training upon graduation. Our community
based, paid work experience program offers qualified students the
opportunity to have a paid supported work experience with a
professional job coach in their senior year. The supported work
program is designed to increase our student's ability to
successfully transition out of high school by increasing their
ability to get and maintain jobs. The program reinforces skills
developed in the classroom that can be transferred to the workplace.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-14
(K-8); 14-21 (high school)
Age at
Admission 5
(K-8); 14 (high school)
I.Q. Range
Served Low Average to
Above Average
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4
Program
Length: 10 months/180
days (extended school K-8)
Current
Enrollment 77
(school); 66 (high school)
Total
Capacity 77
(school); 66 (high school)
Admission Procedures
If
you wish to enroll your child in Newmark School or High School, please contact your
school district and request that your child's case manager call
Cynthia Allman, Executive Director at (908) 753-0330 (Newmark
School) or (732) 541-5112 (Newmark High School) and provide an
Individualized Education Plan. Current reports and records
from applicable therapists and specialists are also needed for
admissions. Once this information has been reviewed and your
child is deemed an appropriate candidate for admissions, your
district case manager will be contacted to schedule an official
intake. The intake will include a tour of the Newmark
facilities for you and your child along with a student interview.
The student interview will last approximately 30-45 minutes.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding
State/Local School Districts and New
Jersey Department of Education.
New Road Schools of New
Jersey
Address
3071 - A Bordentown Avenue, 1st Floor
Parlin, NJ 08859
Phone: (732) 238-7700
Fax: (732) 238-7868
Web:
www.newroadschool.com
Contact
Annette Hockenjos
Founded
1986
Joined NAPSEC 1986
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, communication
disorders, emotional disabilities, and multiple disabilities.
Program Description
As New Road Schools of New Jersey's flagship school, we're now
housed in a sprawling 54,000-square-foot building that provides the
ideal setting for our unique brand of academic instruction and a
time-proven, truly effective educational model. This model is
primarily based on two founding philosophies: Learning by Doing and
the Micro-Community Concept. Her at New Road, we believe that
students facing learning, language and social challenges are best
served by interactive, hands-on approaches to education. Our
positive learning environment therefore features small class sizes,
one-on-one instruction and structured behavior management systems
enhanced by positive reinforcement techniques, To best equip our
students with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom, at
home, and in the community, we offer life skills training, career
preparation, and social development programs in addition to our core
academic curriculum.
At the New Road School of Somerset, we design our programs to focus
on the specific learning strengths and needs of each student.
Because we individualize our programs, we're able to meet the
student at his or her own performance level, and the student
advances at his or her own pace. In the process, self-esteem grows
and self-motivation blossoms.
For over two decades now, the New Road School of Somerset has been
successfully carrying out the New Road guiding principle for
countless young adults: Building Confidence and Competence
through Personalized Academic Interventions and Career Preparation.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Varies
Program Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 10
months, Day; 6 weeks, Summer
Current Enrollment 230
Total Capacity 240
Admissions Procedures
Contact the admissions office. Referrals are accepted from many
sources.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State Education
Departments
Other Campuses
New Road School of Parlin - see
website -
www.newroadschool.com
High Road School of Ocean County- see
website -
www.newroadschool.com
New York Institute
for Special Education
Address
999 Pelham Parkway
Bronx, NY 10469-4998
Phone: (718) 519-7000
Fax: (718)
881-4219
Web:
www.nyise.org
Contact
Dr. Bernadette M. Kappen
Founded
1831
Joined NAPSEC 1987
Disabilities Served
Developmental disabilities, speech and language disabilities,
autism, other learning disabilities, visually impaired and
blindness, and emotional and behavioral challenges.
Program Description
The Schermerhorn Program serves
children with blindness and visual impairments from the ages of 5-21
years old. The Van Cleve Program serves children with learning and
emotional disabilities from the ages of 5-11 years old. The
Readiness Program serves preschool children ages 3-5 years old who
are developmentally delayed.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed (all three programs)
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission Age 3
(Readiness); Age 5 (Schermerhorn and Van Cleve)
I.Q. Range Served
Low average to average
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
School age 6:1:1, preschool varies - largest ratio is 12:1:2
Length of Program 180
days for 10 month program; 30 day summer program
Current Enrollment
275
Total Capacity
298
Admission Procedures
All students must be recommended for
placement by their local school district. Students in the
Schermerhorn and Van Cleve Programs require appointment by the New
York State Department of Education. An evaluation is scheduled at
NYI. If the parent is in agreement, an MDT meeting is scheduled.
The child is then approved and begins attending school.
Accreditation
NCASES.
Funding Approval
New York State.
Newgrange School and Educational Center
Address
526 South Olden Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08629
Phone: (609) 584-1800
Fax: (609) 584-6166
Web: www.thenewgrange.org
Contact
Robert Hegedus
Founded
1977
Joined
NAPSEC 1998
Disabilities Served
Language-based learning disabilities.
Program Description
Newgrange offers curriculum for
students with individualized instruction, utilizing specialized
techniques for students with specific skill weaknesses or learning
disabilities. An average day centers on daily small-group
instruction in the basics of oral and written language, literature,
mathematics, organization and study skills, and communication
skills. Newgrange stresses problem solving, especially in the areas
of the natural and social sciences. To help each student set goals
and achieve academic success through a program designed specifically
for his/her learning needs in the context of a rich curriculum. The
Newgrange day also features remedial reading, writing, and math, as
well as one-to-one tutoring in all skill areas. Arts, physical
education, career education, and computer instruction are also
offered.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 7-18
Age at
Admission 7
I.Q. Range
Served Average to above
average
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:3
Length of
Program 210 days
Current
Enrollment 104
Total
Capacity 120
Admission Procedures
Parents and educators must contact
our Principal, Bob Hegedus, and schedule an interview. A tour of
the school and submission of student records is completed. Parents
are notified of acceptance.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State of New Jersey.
North Valley Schools
Address
PO Box 5361
Chico, CA 95927
Phone: (530)
893-0758
Fax: (530) 230-1280
Web:
www.victor.org
Contact Neal
Sternberg
Founded 1984
Joined NAPSEC 2008
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbance, deaf/hard of hearing, autism, specific
learning disabilities, developmentally delayed, other health
impairments (all campuses serve emotional disturbance other
disabilities offered at specific campuses).
Program Description
North Valley Schools, Inc. operates five non-profit schools
throughout California certified by the California Department of
Education to provide special education services to a coeducational
population in grades K-12. North Valley Schools has campuses in
Redding, Lodi, Santa Rosa, San Bernardino, and Perris California.
Through the intake process, including observation, assessment and
prescription, specific academic, vocational and behavioral goals are
established for each student. Related instruction services include,
speech and language development and remediation, occupations.
therapy, behavior intervention plan development and implementation,
temporary support aide and Intensive Day Treatment mental health
services. Students may either complete the requirements for high
school diploma, a certificate of academic achievement, or a
certificate of personal program completion. The educational focus of
North Valley School is individualized for watch student based on the
needs and services identified through the I.E.P. Additionally, NVS
offers vocational training, independent living skills training, and
employment opportunities. Extra-curricular activities include sports
teams, social activities and student government.
Program Profile
Age Range Served 7-21
years
Age at Admission
Determined by student's IEP
I.Q. Range Served N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program
Determined by students' IEP
Current Enrollment 88
Total Capacity 112
Admissions Procedures
Contact Neal Sternberg,
neal@victor.org
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Santa Rosa campus,
Redding campus).
Funding Approval
N/A
Additional Campuses - See website for further information.
Lodi Campus
Santa Rosa Campus
San Bernardino Campus
Perris Campus
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O
Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & the Arts
Address
24275
Jefferson Avenue
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: (951) 677-5599
Fax: (951) 677-4549
Web:
www.oakgrovecenter.org
Contact
Dr. Mike Brown
Founded
1989
Joined
NAPSEC 2005
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbance,
mental retardation, specific learning disability, visually impaired,
hearing impaired, traumatic brain injury, physically challenged,
autism and identified disabilities on the autism spectrum, multiple
disabilities.
Program Description
N/A
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-22
Age at
Admission 5-21
IQ Range
Served:
Moderate/severe to high functioning
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4
Program
Length:
180 days, 20 day Summer (residentail year round)
Current
Enrollment 76
Residential, 90 Day
Total
Capacity 215
Admission Procedures
Day students are
referred through the IEP process, with the offer of FAPE requiring
indicating “nonpublic school” as the service to be provided and Oak
Grove designated as the program site. A pre-placement interview is
held with the student and those who hold the student’s educational
rights, at which time an overview of the program is presented.
Collateral information, such as prior IEPs, psychological / psycho
educational reports, behavioral incidents, hospitalizations, etc...
is reviewed in order to make the best determination of classroom
placement. Once transportation arrangements are made, placement
usually will commence within 24 hours.
Residential students
follow the same general procedure, although referral is not
generated through the IEP process. These students must have an
active IEP but are referred for residential placement by any of a
number of social service agencies (Department of Mental Health,
Department of Social Services, and Adoptions Assistance).
Accreditation
JCAHO; WASC (Western
Association of Schools and Colleges).
Funding Approval
School is funded by the
student’s local school district (district in which parents reside).
Residential is funded by the placing social service agency (or in
some cases private insurance until ongoing funding can be arranged).
Oakwood School
Address
62 Hance Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Phone: (732) 747-8746
Fax: (732)
933-0545
Web:
www.oakwoodschool.net
Contact
Dr. Robert E.
White
Founded
1980
Joined NAPSEC 2002
Disabilities Served
Learning and/or language impaired;
emotional disabilities.
Program Description
Schools from Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Union counties
(NJ) enroll students who need a small, therapeutic environment that
offers a comprehensive middle and senior high school curriculum.
Our philosophy is that every student should reach his potential in a
safe, caring and nurturing environment. The components of our
program consists of developing necessary skills to reach academic
potential, learning appropriate socialization skills, utilizing a
transition plan to ensure a smooth "transition" into life after high
school , and having fun. It is a formula that works!
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Male
Age Range Served 12-21
Age at Admission
12
I.Q. Range Served N/A
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 180
days
Current Enrollment
44
Total Capacity 46
Admission Procedures
Local child study team refers student
to us. We review records and IEP and then interview the student.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding
Approval
State of New Jersey; Department of Education
Overbrook School for the Blind
Address
6333 Malvern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Phone: (215) 877-0313
Fax: (215) 877-2466
Web:
www.obs.org
Contact
Gerald Kitzhoffer
Founded
1832
Joined
NAPSEC 1995
Disabilities Served
Blindness and visual impairments.
Program Description
Overbrook School for the Blind offers
a variety of programs for children of different ages and abilities.
Since Overbrook was founded in 1832, its mission has been to provide
all of its students, according to their individual needs, with the
skills that will give them the greatest opportunity to experience
active and fulfilling lives.
Besides academics, Overbrook School for the Blind offer many special
services and activities that are important to children who are blind
or have visual disabilities. The students receive services in
orientation and mobility, speech and language, occupational and
physical therapy, and daily living skills.
Overbrook teaches social skills in the classroom and during
community activities and planned social events. The school offers
full sports, music, and art programs.
All students at Overbrook are involved in the technology program.
Overbrook is currently involved in a program called Overbrook 2001.
The program offers each student appropriate computer technology in
the classroom every day. Technology is a key toward independence,
literacy, and communication.
The school offers several programs:
T.E.A.M.S. - Together Exploring All My Senses, a home-based early
intervention program for children birth to age three. Early
Childhood - A program for children ages 3-5. L.I.F.E. - Learning
in Functional Environments, a program for students who are visually
impaired and may have additional disabilities ages 6-21. Secondary
- Another name for junior and senior high school. This program is
for students ages 13-21. Stepping Stones - An elementary program to
assist students with skills necessary to participate in their
neighborhood school. The students are offered intensive training in
Braille, orientation and mobility, daily living skills, and social
skills in addition to an academic program. Work Experience -
Offered to students ages 7-21. The students are involved in five
phases: pre-vocational, career classes, production workshop,
on-campus jobs, and off-campus jobs. Residential - Offered to
students who live too far away to commute every day. Students in
this program range in age from 7-21.
Outreach
- One way that Overbrook shares
information with the general public, parents, and other agencies.
It offers workshops, prepares informational packets, and provides
evaluations and consultations. Currently the school age programs
are serving 185 students. The T.E.A.M.S. program is working with 85
families in the Philadelphia area.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission 3
I.Q. Range Served Above
average to severe mental retardation
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil
Ratio N/A
Length of Program 10
months
Current Enrollment 200
Total Capacity 15
Admission Procedures
All students must be legally blind and between ages 3-21.
Referrals by school district.
Accreditation
Middle States.
Funding Approval
Pennsylvania Department of Education 60% and local school
districts 40%.
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P
P.G. Chambers
School
Address
15 Halko Drive
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Phone: (973) 829-8484
Fax: (973) 829-8485
Web:
www.chambersschool.org
Director
Edee Levey
Founded
1955
Joined NAPSEC
1998
Disabilities Served
Children with multiple disabilities.
Program
Description
At P.G. Chambers School, "discovering potential" is an important
part of our mission, inspiring us to provide the best, most
comprehensive educational and therapy programs for children with
special needs. Founded in 1954, P.G. Chambers School offers a wide
range of educational and therapeutic programs designed to help
children with learning, physical, speech and language, and sensory
disorders develop the skills they need to realize their unique
talents and capabilities. The School has a range of program
offerings specifically designed for children from birth to age 22
years.
The P.G. Chambers School mission is to help children lead fuller,
more productive lives, develop confidence in their own abilities,
and engage as fully and as frequently in the community at large. Our
organization is revolutionizing the role of private schools in the
community by offering programs that start in infancy and run through
a child's teenage years; include children with and without special
needs whenever possible; involve parents as active decision makers;
and, most important, are individually tailored around the unique
learning styles and needs of each child and family. At P.G. Chambers
School, we take every opportunity to discover the unique potential
within every child.
Each year, P.G. Chambers School provides services both on- and
off-site for more than 600 children with special needs and their
families from a nine-county area of northern New Jersey. Its
programs reach children of all ages including infants at risk for
developmental disabilities; school-age children eligible for special
education services; and children diagnosed with cerebral palsy,
spina bifida, seizure disorders, autism, communication disorders,
and other disabilities.
The Chambers School employs more than 100 professionals and
support staff who work closely together implementing an integrated,
interdisciplinary approach across all programs and services. A
multi-million dollar operating budget is supported by a diversified
funding stream from fees and tuitions, government and private
grants, and contributions. Although the organization operates from a
fairly stable and secure financial base, it must rely on the
continued financial support from individual donors, foundations, and
corporations in order to provide services for all children in need
of help, without regard to their family's ability to pay.
P.G. Chambers School is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-12
Age at
Admission
3-12
I.Q. Range
Served
Mild to severe
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of Program
180 days, plus extended summer
Current Enrollment
68
Total
Capacity
72
Admission Procedures
School district calls associate director with initial referral
information.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and the
Department of Health and Human Services.
Palisades Learning Center
Address
304 East
Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 262-2270
Fax: (201) 262-1289
Contact
Jeffrey P. Kahn
Founded
1947
Joined NAPSEC
1990
Disabilities Served
Emotional and behavioral disorders.
Program
Description
The program at the Palisades Learning
Center is designed to assist children in moving progressively from
dependence on others to self-reliance. Through teaching
self-motivating skills, the students develop the ability to make
productive social and emotional decisions. By providing instruction
in the core curriculum areas, students return to the educational
mainstream prepared to make realistic choices about their lives and
future.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 11-21
Age at
Admission
11
I.Q. Range
Served 90 and
up
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4
Length of
Program 180 days regular,
35 summer
Current
Enrollment 96
Total
Capacity 96
Admission Procedures
Placement determination at the
Palisades Learning Center (PLC) begins at an individual Education
Plan conference at the local district where the student resides.
PLC reviews the record of each child being considered for placement
in the program. A placement interview with the student and his/her
parent(s) or guardian(s) at the school is required; if a student is
accepted into the school, tuition and transportation are paid for by
the student’s district of residence.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Education Agency.
Park Century School
Address
3939 Landmark Street
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 840-0500
Fax: (310) 840-0591
Web:
www.parkcenturyschool.org
Director
Genny Shain
Founded
1968
Joined NAPSEC
2002
Disabilities Served
Primary learning disabilities such as
dyslexia and co-occurring attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Program
Description
The Park Century academic program is
taught within one to one tutorial sessions and in small, ungraded
classrooms. One to one instruction in reading and mathematics is
provided. Subject areas such as social studies and science are
presented within the small group. Written and oral expression is
taught individually. Integral parts of the program are computer and
study skills, physical education and perceptual motor skills, arts
and enrichment, and, if necessary, speech and language therapy.
Students are helped to develop a positive self-image, set realistic
goals, and learn skills and strategies necessary to return to a
traditional school. Parent education and participation within a
team approach are essential to each student’s intellectual,
psychological, social and moral development.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 9-21
Age at
Admission
9
I.Q. Range
Served
50-120
Program
Day and Extended School Year
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:2
Length of Program
196 days regular, 25 Summer
Current
Enrollment 58
Total
Capacity 60
Admission Procedures
Admission to Park Century is
selective requiring complete psycho-educational testing as well as
meetings with parents and visits by the child.
Accreditation
California Department of Education.
Funding Approval
N/A.
Passaic County Elks
Cerebral Palsy Center
Address
1481
Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
Phone: (973) 772-2600
Fax: (973) 772-5171
Web: www.pcecpc.org
Contact
Dr. William G. Weiss
Founded
1947
Joined NAPSEC 2003
Disabilities Served
Students with multiple, physical and
intellectual disabilities, including: cerebral palsy, mental
retardation, spina bifida, brain injury/head injury, muscular
dystrophy, neurological impairments.
Program Description
Elementary and High School special
education with therapies (physical, occupational, speech, nursing
and social services).
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 3-21
Age at
Admission Age 3 and up
I.Q. Range
Served 0 - 100
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:1
Length of
Program 200
Current
Enrollment 261
Total
Capacity 273
Admission Procedures
Referrals from sending school districts and State agencies.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education, Division of Developmental
Disabilities.
Perkins
School for the Blind
Address
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 924-3434
Fax: (617) 926-2027
Contact
Dorinda Rife, Superintendent of Educational Programs
Founded
1829
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Blindness, multi-disabled blind, and deafblind.
Program Description
Perkins School for the Blind provides
a comprehensive day and residential program on a ten, eleven, and
twelve-month basis. As the programs and services at Perkins have
grown, their focus has evolved and extended beyond the campus and
into many different communities throughout the United States and
around the world. Its programs provide educational and training
opportunities for students from birth to 22 years of age and
rehabilitation services for adult clients in residential, day, and
community-based programs. All of its programs and services strive
to enable each student and client to develop his/her greatest
potential and maximum independence.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served
Infant/Toddler, Preschool to 22
Age at
Admission 3
for campus programs; 0 for itinerant
I.Q. Range
Served Severe
disabilities to above average
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:3, on average
Length of
Program Varies for each
student
Current
Enrollment 194
Total
Capacity 200
Admission Procedures
Two-day diagnostic evaluation
program.
Accreditation
New England Association of Schools
and Colleges.
Funding Approval
Massachusetts Office for Children and
Massachusetts Department of Education.
PHILLIPS School
Address
7010 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: (703) 941-8810
Fax: (703) 658-2378
Web: www.phillipsprograms.org
Contact
Dr. Sally A. Sibley
Founded
1967
Joined NAPSEC 1997
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, mental
retardation, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, and
autism.
Program Description
PHILLIPS School is a private,
nonprofit day school offering quality special education to
exceptional children ages 5-21. Although students may have
emotional disturbances, mental retardation, learning disabilities,
or autism, the primary reason they are referred to SCE is because
they display behavior problems. The goal for all students is to
modify their behavior so that they can return to a less restrictive
environment. Individualized education programs are developed that
include academic instruction in small groups, behavioral goals and
objectives, and necessary related services. A behavioral approach
is used throughout the program.
Other Locations
Laurel Campus: 8920 Whiskey Bottom
Road, Laurel, MD, 20723. Phone: (301) 470-1620, Fax: (301)
470-1624. Contact E-mail:
gavin.behrens@phillipsprograms.org.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
6-21
Age at Admission
6-1
I.Q. Range
Served Mildly
retarded to gifted
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of
Program 10
month with ESY Program
Current Enrollment
188
Total Capacity
198
Admission Procedures
Referrals may be made by parents but
are usually made by local education agencies and social service
departments. A referral packet is mailed to the school and consists
of psychological and educational reports, IEP, social history, and a
medical exam. The parent(s) and child are invited for a one-hour
non-fee intake. Soon after, the school decides if the program is
appropriate for the child.
Accreditation
Virginia Association of Independent
Special Education Facilities in Annandale School, as authorized by
the Virginia Council for Private Education.
Funding Approval
Virginia, Maryland, Virginia
Department of Youth and Family Services, Department of Social
Services, DC/DHS, and DC Public Schools.
The Phoenix Center, Inc.
Address
16 Monsignor Owens Place
Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: (973) 542-0743
Fax: (973) 542-0687
Web:
www.phoenixcenterinc.com
Contact
Dr. Geraldine A. Gibbia
Founded 1991
Joined NAPSEC 1997
Disabilities Served
Autism spectrum, MD, MCI, SCI.
Program Description
Day program with customized individual programs and students. Full
range of therapeutic services, strong behavior program, integrated
communication program, strong transition, supported employment, and
community-based instruction components, various sports and
enrichment programs.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-21
Age at Admission 5
I.Q. Range Served Unknown
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:1
or 1:2 (based on child)
Length of Program
198 or ESY
Current Enrollment
142
Total Capacity
148
Admission Procedures
District makes telephone inquirey or sends file. Phoenix reviews
intake packet. If appropriate, sets up intake and tour - usually
tour first. Parents may not tour facility without notification from
their CST to Phoenix.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Pineland Learning Center
Address
520 North 4th Street, Building 1
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 378-5020
Fax: (856) 378-5025
Web:
www.pinelandschool.org
Contact
John L. Reed
Founded 1980
Joined
NAPSEC 2006
Disabilities Served
Behavioral disabilities.
Program Description
Students progress through four phases. Phase One, stabilization,
focuses on consistent attendance, behavioral compliance and academic
investment. Phase Two, demystification, assesses learning, social
skill, behavior and mood regulation. Phase Three, empowerment,
shifts the focus of responsibility from the school structure
to the student for self-regulation. Phase Four, reintegration,
transitions the student to a less restrictive environment.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-21
Age at
Admission 5-21
I.Q. Range
Served
40 and up
Program Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:2
Program
Length: 210 days (180
day school year; 30 optional extended school year)
Current
Enrollment
140
Total
Capacity
200
Admission Procedures
Send most recent IEP and evaluation reports with a letter of intent
to Velvet Allen, Registrar.
Accreditation
Accredited by Middle States
Commission (MSACS)
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Princeton Child Development Institute/PCDI
Address
300 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 924-6280
Fax: (609) 924-4119
Web: www.pcdi.org
Contact
Edward C. Fenske
Founded
1970
Joined NAPSEC 1998
Disabilities Served
Autism.
Program Description
Princeton Child Development Institute
provides individualized education, treatment and home program
services based on an applied behavior analysis model.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
18 months through adult 3
Age at
Admission Varies
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:1.5
Length of
Program
210 days
Current
Enrollment
28 Education program, 30 Adult program
Total
Capacity
60
Admission Procedures
Cover letter and diagnostic evaluations. School age (3 years - 21
years) referral from public school district. Adult referral from New
Jersey Division of Development Disabilities.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Protestant Guild
Learning Center
Address
411 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 104
Waltham, MA 02452-8405
Phone:
(781) 893-6000
Fax:
(781) 893-1171
Web:
www.protestantguild.org
Contact
Mark P.
DeChabert
Founded 1946
Joined
NAPSEC 1985
Disabilities Served
The Learning Center, a 365-day community-based, Massachusetts
Chapter 766 approved private school, is an educational program of
The Protestant Guild for Human Services, Inc. Founded in 1944, The
Guild started The Learning Center in 1970. The major goal of The
Learning Center is to prepare students to live and work as
independently as possible in the least restrictive environment
within their community.
The Protestant Guild Learning Center offers day-only,
residential-only, and day/residential (24 hour) programming. While
the majority of students are enrolled in both the day and
residential programs, a small number are enrolled either as day-only
students or as residential-only students. The school program is
located in Waltham, MA, a suburb ten miles west of Boston.
Residential students reside in one out of every seven homes located
in Waltham and the nearby towns of Belmont and Watertown.
The Learning Center’s philosophy is based on the need for all
students to acquire the skills and behaviors necessary to live and
work as independently as possible in the community. The overall
curriculum encompasses those skills and behaviors that have been
determined by recent research to be most important to the successful
transition from a school to work and community living environments.
A task and behavior analytic approach is used throughout to
teach/monitor these skills and behaviors. Students’ benefit from
programs tailored to meet their individual needs and rate of
progress. In addition to acquiring these necessary skills and
behaviors, students are also provided structured opportunities to
perform or demonstrate them to the criteria expected in the natural
environment.
In the school program, students are taught a variety of subjects
including functional academics, personal growth and development, and
socialization and employment skills. Depending on skill level,
employment training ranges from the development of prevocational
skills and sub-contract work to supported work sites and competitive
employment. Students receive weekly paychecks for their work. On a
weekly basis, students utilize community resources such as banks,
stores, and restaurants.
The residential program consists of community-based group residences
located in suburban neighborhoods. Staff members work with students
to promote a family atmosphere and utilize community resources,
including grocery and video stores, museums, churches, libraries,
and theaters.
Staff at The Learning Center includes certified teachers and
specialists in the area of behavior management, speech and language,
medicine, leisure/recreation, employment services, staff training,
occupational therapy and expressive therapy.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 6-22
Age at
Admission 6-22
I.Q.: 45-80
Program Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of
Program Day Program 238
days, Residential Program
365 days.
Current
Enrollment 61-day
students, 54 residential students
Total
Capacity 61-day
students, 54 residential students
Admission Procedures
The Admissions Director should be
contacted for information regarding the program or to take a tour of
the school and residences. Referrals for enrollment are accepted
from funding agencies, parents, and other interested parties. All
referrals should be directed to the admissions director, either by
calling (781) 893-6000 or by writing to: Admissions Director, The
Learning Center, Protestant Guild for Human Services, Inc., 411
Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 104, Waltham, MA 02452.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New
Hampshire, Connecticut, U.S. Virgin Islands, and New Jersey
Departments of Education - Division of Special Education;
Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation; and Massachusetts,
New York, and Vermont Departments of Social Services.
Approval/licensing for out-of-state funding is applied for on an
as-needed basis.
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Ranch Hope/Strang School
Address
45 Sawmill Road
PO Box 325
Alloway, NJ 08001
Phone: (856) 935-1555
Fax: (856) 935-0152
Web: www.ranchhope.org
Contact
Valerie Quackenbush
Founded
1964
Joined NAPSEC
1999
Disabilities Served
We serve students with behavioral,
mild cognitive and/or learning disabilities, or students with
multiple disabilities combining one or more of the preceding
conditions.
Program Description
Strang School offers special
education programming for students in grades 3-12. While the
school’s primary population is eligible for special education and
related services under the category of behavioral disabilities,
students with learning disabilities, cognitive impairment and
multiple disabilities are considered. Strang School features small
class sizes, individual attention, school counseling, vocational and
employment opportunities. Strang School utilizes a comprehensive
behavior modification system that provides emotional support for the
student(s) as well as positive incentives for appropriate behavior,
academic achievement and academic improvement.
Strang School is in session for the
traditional 180 school year and an extended school year program. The
extended school year program provides for recoupment of missed
skills, vocational exploration or credit completion, based on the
needs of the students.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 9-21
Age at
Admission 9-16.5
I.Q. Range
Served 70+
Program
Day, Residential, Summer, Extended School Year
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4
Length of
Program 180 days/ESY 38
Current
Enrollment 76
Total
Capacity 80
Admission Procedures
Residential, application with
pre-placement interview stay of 3-5 days. Day school, pre-placement
interview and IEP review.
Accreditation
Middle States.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education/New Jersey Division
of Youth and Family Services. Mix of public and private.
Raymond Hill School
at Klingberg Family Centers
Address
345 Linwood Street
New Britain, CT 06052
Phone: (860) 832-5700/5701
Fax: (860) 826-7935
Web:
www.klingberg.com
Contact
Jane Morris
Founded
1903
Joined NAPSEC 2011
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, trauma-informed
care, PDD, Asperger's syndrome, bipolar, PTSD, attachment disorder,
depression, school refusal as well as additional diagnoses stemming
from family disruption.
Program Description
The Raymond Hill School is a private special education school for
residential and day students between five and eighteen years of age.
Most children have a combination of moderate to severe learning,
social, emotional and/or family problems. Students are taught in
classrooms serving a maximum of ten students each, grouped according
to age and academic level. Each class is served by an instructional
team who work to identify each student's individual strengths and
areas for growth. We work to provide instructional/vocational
experiences that will maximize student potential.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 7-18
Age at
Admission
7 and up
I.Q. Range
Served
75 and up
Program
Day, Residential, Subacute, Extended School Year Program
Staff/Pupil
Ratio
4:1
Length of Program
182 days
Current
Enrollment 97
Total
Capacity
105
Admission Procedures
Referrals are made through the Intake
Director. Local Education Agencies (LEA's) make referrals for Day
School Students. DCF refers residential students. As part of the
process, RHS administrator reviews the intake packet to verify that
the school is able to meet the child's education needs as delineated
in the IEP. Modifications to the IEP can be made through the PPT
process.
Accreditation
NCASES, JCAHO, SDE
Funding Approval
LEA, Insurance (for subacute unit only), DCF
Reece School
Address
25 East 104th Street
New York, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 289-4872
Fax: (212) 423-9652
Web:
www.reeceschool.org
Contact
Dr. Thomas F. Colasuonno
Founded
1948
Joined NAPSEC 2003
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed,
learning disabled, and speech impaired.
Program Description
The School’s program is full day and
is offered within a nurturing environment that is designed to
provide high levels of academic and emotional support. Children
study a modified sequential, elementary curriculum for grades K-6
and learn various strategies for overcoming their individual
academic difficulties. They develop the social skills to function
successfully in the classroom, the school, and the larger
communities.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-13
Age at
Admission 5
I.Q. Range
Served Normal to above
average
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 6:1:1, 8:1:1,
12:1:1 in classrooms
Length of Program
210 days
Current
Enrollment 90
Total
Capacity 90
Admission Procedures
The Reece School accepts applications
for admission throughout the school year as openings occur.
Applicants submit current evaluations, progress reports, etc. which
are then reviewed by the Executive Director and School Admissions
Team. Selected applicants who fit the Reece School model are invited
for a visit consisting of an informal evaluation and a social
history.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New York State Funded and Approved.
REED Academy
Address
25 Potash Road
Oakland, NJ 07436
Phone: (201) 644-0760
Fax: (201) 644-0764
Web:
www.reedacademy.org
Contact
Leah Fanning
Founded
2003
Joined NAPSEC 2003
Disabilities Served
Autism
Program Description
Applied behavior analysis school for children with autism spectrum
disorders.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served
3-21
Age at
Admission
3
I.Q. Range
Served
Autism
Program Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio
1:1
Length of Program
210 days
including Extended School Year
Current
Enrollment
21
Total
Capacity
25 when permanent facility is open in Oakland, NJ (anticipated 2010)
Admission Procedures
Waiting list - first come, first
served based on age and peer-match of open spot.
Accreditation
Middle States.
Funding Approval
State and private funding.
Ridge School of
the Eastern Shore
Address
821 Fieldcrest Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: (410) 901-4328
Fax: (410) 221-6079
Web: www.potomacridge.com
Contact
Bonnie Johnson
Founded
2007
Joined
NAPSEC 2008
Disabilities Served
Mental retardation, emotional disturbance, specific
learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, traumatic brain
injury, autism.
Program Description
Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health at the Eastern Shore is the region’s
only acute care and residential mental health resource for children
and adolescents.
Now under the new management of
Potomac Ridge
Behavioral Health, the Center has begun a massive overhaul to
the facility’s leadership team, clinical practices, cultural
orientation, and have also made a series of physical improvements to
the facility to improve patient safety and security.
As with all other Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health facilities,
Eastern Shore is free of mechanical restraints. and employees are
being trained in the MANDT System. The MANDT System is an
evidence-based approach that focuses on relationship building and
treating others with dignity and respect in order to correct
difficult behavior in youth without the use of restraint.
In April 2007, Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health at the Eastern
Shore opened a one-of-a-kind program in the state of Maryland for
low-functioning adolescents with IQs between 50 and 70. Currently,
no specialty programs exist in the state to address the special
clinical and therapeutic needs of this population.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served
12-18
Age at
Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range
Served
Varies
Program Day, Residential, Year Round
2:9
Length of Program
Varies
Current
Enrollment
40
Total
Capacity
70
Admission Procedures
Packet through
admissions.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
N/A
Rivermont Schools
Address
c/o Virginia Baptist Hospital
3300 Rivermount Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Phone: (434) 942-9638
Fax: (434) 200-4449
Web:
www.centrahealth.com
Contact
Dr. Lloyd Tannenbaum
Founded
1986
Joined NAPSEC 1999
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, learning
disabilities, mental retardation, traumatic brain injury, autism,
developmental delay, and other
health impairments.
Program Description
Rivermont Schools, established by
Central Health’s mental health services division in 1986, is a
structured therapeutic education day program designed to meet the
needs of children and adolescents who have emotional or behavioral
problems. The school believes that students who are not able to
participate in regular school programs due to psychiatric disorders,
emotional disturbances, conduct disorders, or other maladaptive
behaviors should be provided with educational opportunities that
allow them to progress academically and emotionally. The program,
designed to meet individual needs of students K-12, is administered
in conjunction with therapeutic goals and objectives based on a
total environmental approach. Attention is given to: individualized
instruction; interpersonal skills; family involvement; community and
social awareness; and behavioral management. The emphasis is always
placed on preparing the student for transition into a less
restrictive environment.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-19
Age at
Admission Varies
I.Q. Range
Served Varies
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:3
Length of
Program 180 days plus
Extended School Year
Current
Enrollment
364
Total
Capacity
420
Admission Procedures
Representative from local education
agencies or other public agencies initiate contact with school staff
for the purpose of reviewing a child’s relevant records. School
staff will determine the appropriateness of a placement based upon a
careful review of the supplied data. Private referrals can be made
by contacting the school’s director.
Accreditation
Virginia Association of Independent
Specialized Education Facilities, SACS.
Funding Approval
Virginia.
Rock
Brook School
Address
109 Orchard Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
Phone: (908) 431-9500
Fax: (908) 431-9503
Web:
www.rock-brook.org
Contact
Mary Caterson
Founded
1974
Joined NAPSEC 1994
Disabilities Served
Multiple disabilities.
Program Description
A full academic program with speech
and language remediation is incorporated into all phases of the
curriculum. Rock Brook offers a team teaching model with a speech
and language pathologist and a special education teacher working
full-time in each class. Occupation and movement therapy for the
development of sensory motor abilities are integral parts of the
program. Physical therapy is also available. Special aspects of the
program include art and music, augmentative communication
approaches, and play therapy for self-esteem and social skills.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-14
Age at Admission Any
I.Q. Range Served Below
average to above average
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 180
days/Extended School Year Program=30 days
Current Enrollment 70
Total Capacity 70
Admission Procedures
View of reports and IEP with sending
school district, parent interview, and student visit.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Education Agency.
Rugby School at
Woodfield
Address
1604 Woodfield Avenue
Wall, NJ 07719
Phone: (732) 681-6900
Fax: (732) 681-0966
Web: www.rugbyschool.org
Contact
Dolores DeSanto
Founded
1977
Joined NAPSEC 1987
Disabilities Served
Learning disabled, neurological impairments, other hearing
impairments, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit
hyperactive disorder, behavioral disorders, multiple disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome,
mild cognitive impaired and higher level autism.
Program Description
Dedicated to the individual student,
The Rugby School offers comprehensive services for primary and
intermediate/secondary students. Programs include: college
preparatory, fast-start college credit program for seniors, vocational
testing, school-to-work transition services, Industrial Education
program, computers, behavior management, physical education, driver's education,
shepherding (truancy), creative writing, theater arts, fine arts,
music, photography and culinary arts. Rugby also
offers a full range of professional therapeutic services including
art therapy, supportive counseling, medical and health related
issues, stress management, Wellness Center and medication
management.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Low
average and up
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 180
days and 30 day extended summer program
Current Enrollment 110
Total Capacity 120
Admissions Procedures
Referrals are made through local
child study teams, parents, and other professional inquiries.
Accreditation
Middle States Commission for Schools
and Colleges, New Jersey Department of Vocational Education
(Certified Cooperative Industrial Education)
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of
Education and New Jersey State Department of Education Division of
Special Education.
The Rugby School at
Woodfield
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