Signs Your Child May Need a Reevaluation If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or receives services through a 504 Plan, you may assume that their current supports will continue to meet their needs year after year. However, children grow, academic expectations increase, and social-emotional demands shift. What worked two or three years ago may [...]
Navigating Winter Challenges for Children with Sensory Sensitivities For families of children with sensory processing challenges, winter can bring more than just snow and cold—it can introduce a new wave of sensory triggers and discomfort. From bulky clothing and icy sidewalks to loud holiday gatherings and unpredictable weather patterns, winter presents unique obstacles that can [...]
Sibling Support: Helping Brothers and Sisters Understand and Connect Siblings of children with disabilities play a unique and deeply important role in the family dynamic. Parents have the dual task of advocating for and meeting the needs of their child with an IEP or diagnosis and supporting the emotional well-being and understanding of their brothers [...]
Advocacy in Action: How to Build a Positive Partnership with Your Child’s School Team When it comes to your child’s education, especially when special education services are involved, being an advocate isn't just helpful; it's essential. But advocacy doesn’t have to mean conflict. In fact, the most effective advocacy is grounded in partnership—working collaboratively with [...]
The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners NEW JERSEY — [July 2025] — The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, recognizing three exceptional students with disabilities as they take bold steps toward their futures. The [...]
A parent says “I chose The Gateway School because you were ‘for the child’, at whatever level he was! The staff is warm and thoughtful, and I knew my child would be in good hands.” The student is ALWAYS the priority! Gateway School opened over 40 years ago. We have continued to grow and evolve using the latest advancements in resources to meet the ever-changing needs of the special education population.
The Harbor School opened its doors for the first time in September of 1968. The school is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education, providing an enhanced alternative program to the public-school districts for students with disabilities. The programs are to meet the academic, functional, social, behavioral and transition needs of the most challenging students.
Alpha School provides immersive academic and therapeutic services for disabled youth serving individuals along the entire autism spectrum, with behavioral and related disabilities, and beyond. Alpha School is a NJDOE, New Jersey Department of Education, APSSD, Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities.
A PLACE FOR YOUR STUDENT TO GROW. The CEA School is a New Jersey Department of Education Approved Private School located within a public school district, serving middle and high school aged students. We have over 30 years experience in providing individualized transition services to students by developing long-range plans focusing on goal achievement while improving skills that are necessary for adult life.
A NJ State-Approved private school serving students with special needs. Our promise is to provide the kind of atmosphere and learning enviroment that enables each student to realize his or her maximum potential, while maintaining the optimum level of self-worth.
