Elementary Program

Ages: 5 to 13 Years

Our elementary school program provides instruction and therapy to students ages five through thirteen, who have a wide range of cognitive and physical disabilities. This special education program integrates academics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy into a typical school day.

Teachers, nurses, therapists, paraprofessionals and a social worker work hand-in-hand to optimize our students’ educational and therapeutic experience.

Each class has a collaborative team with a teacher and paraprofessionals. Some students may require additional assistance from a one-to-one aide or personal nurse, which is supported and occasionally provided by the sending school district. Our nurses and social worker are an integral part of the school. They assist students and their families with the many medical and social services they need.

Our curriculum is aligned with the NJ Student Learning Standards. Adapted physical education, sensory integration activities, music, pre-vocational activities, family life education, and inclusion for special activities with local schools, enrich our students’ overall educational experience.

Some of the enrichment activities our students have the opportunity to participate in include; Special Olympics, Clifton Library trips, assemblies, class field trips, traveling farm, annual field day, local parades, and various community outings.