Deron School of New Jersey, Inc. – I (Union)
1140 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
School Principal Name: Melissa Chichelo
School Phone Number: 908-206-0444
School Email Contact for Student Referrals: melissa.chichelo@deronschool.org
Website: www.deronschool.org
Population Served:
ADD-ADHD, Apraxia, Aspergers, Autism, Behavior, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Intell.-Cogn
Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mood Disorders, Psychiatric, Speech-Language
Age Served:
Preschool, Elementary
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren
Program Description:
Serving Students Pre-K3 through 6th Grade
Established in 1967, The Deron School of New Jersey is a New Jersey Department of Education-approved private school for students with disabilities. Our Union Campus serves students from Pre-K3 through 6th grade, providing individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and related services in a structured, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.
Our comprehensive educational program emphasizes academic achievement, functional communication, social development, adaptive living skills, and independence. Instruction is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) and individualized to meet each student’s unique strengths and needs through small class sizes and supportive staff-to-student ratios.
Our interdisciplinary team of educators, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and related service providers collaborates to deliver evidence-based instruction, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive behavioral supports, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling services as outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Through individualized instruction, data-driven decision-making, family
collaboration, and enriching school experiences, The Deron School is committed to empowering students to develop the skills, confidence, and independence necessary for continued educational success.
An Extended School Year (ESY) program is also available to support continued learning and skill development.