Deron School of New Jersey, Inc. – II (Montclair)
130 Grove Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
School Principal Name: Wendy Orjeda
School Phone Number: 973-509-2777
School Email Contact for Student Referrals: worjeda@deronschool.org
Website: www.deronschool.org
Population Served:
ADD-ADHD, Apraxia, Aspergers, Autism, Behavior, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Intell.-Cogn Disabilities,
Learning Disabilities, Mood Disorders, Physical Disabilities, Speech-Language, Visual Impairments
Age Served:
High School, 18-21, Middle School
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren
Program Description:
Serving Students 7th–12th Grade | Transition Program Ages 18–21
Established in 1967, The Deron School of New Jersey is a New Jersey Department of Education-approved private school for students with disabilities. Our Montclair Campus serves 
students in grades 7–12 and offers a specialized transition program for young adults ages 18–21, providing individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, vocational, and related services in a structured and supportive learning environment.
Our comprehensive educational program emphasizes academic achievement, functional communication, social development, daily living skills, vocational readiness, 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).
A distinguishing feature of our Montclair Campus is our emphasis on transition planning, community-based instruction (CBI), and work-based learning (WBL). Through community partnerships, vocational experiences, and functional life skills instruction, students develop essential skills in employment readiness, self-advocacy, independent living, and meaningful community participation.
Through individualized programming, data-driven decision-making, family collaboration, and real-world learning opportunities, The Deron School is committed to preparing students for successful transitions into adulthood, postsecondary opportunities, employment, and greater independence.
An Extended School Year (ESY) program is also available to support continued learning and skill development.