The Calais School
45 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
School Principal Name: Theresa Fritzky
School Phone Number: 973-884-2030
School Email Contact for Student Referrals: cheryl.porter-avino@thecalaisschool.org
Website: www.thecalaisschool.org
Population Served:
ADD-ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intell.-Cogn Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mood Disorders, Physical Disabilities, Speech-Language
Age Served:
18-21, Elementary, High School, Middle School, Over 21
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth
Program Description:
The Calais School is a state-approved, private therapeutic special education school in North Jersey, dedicated to helping children and young adults with learning disabilities and social, emotional and behavioral challenges exceed their possibilities. Through a supportive, highly therapeutic environment and a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, counselors and specialists, we help students build confidence, strengthen skills and prepare for meaningful, fulfilling lives beyond the classroom.
Our robust and innovative offering of programs and services includes:
Therapy Dog Program • Individual & Group Counseling • Behavioral Supports • Psychiatric Supports • Reading Remediation • Speech & Language Therapy • Social Skills Development • Occupational Therapy (OT) • Physical Therapy (PT) • Transition Services • 12 Plus Program • Community Based Instruction • Work Based Learning • CCM College Bridge Program • Adult Transition Program
Serving students in grades K through 12 Plus, The Calais School provides comprehensive academic, therapeutic and behavioral support tailored to help students succeed in school and beyond. Our compassionate, highly qualified faculty and staff work collaboratively to support each student’s academic achievement, social-emotional development and growing independence.
The Calais Method builds on our school’s extensive experience integrating therapy dog and handler teams into a therapeutic special education setting. Developed by Calais educators and certified dog trainers, this innovative approach to Animal Assisted Interventions helps maximize the impact of therapy dog integration in schools, supporting students’ academic, therapeutic, behavioral and social-emotional goals.
Through evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and a range of counseling and specialized services, students develop the skills, confidence and self-awareness to navigate challenges, build relationships and work toward their goals.
Calais transition services help high school and 12 Plus students prepare for adulthood through career exploration, vocational training, independent living skills and real-world experiences. Work Based Learning opportunities, internships and Community Based Instruction help students apply what they learn in practical settings, develop workplace readiness and build greater independence.
Through our partnership with County College of Morris (CCM), eligible students can explore college life and experience the expectations of college-level coursework through academic classes online or on campus.
The Calais Adult Transition Program extends Calais’s support to young adults ages 18-30 who have graduated from high school and need continued guidance preparing for college, careers and independent adulthood.
The program takes a holistic approach to college and career readiness, combining academic and vocational support, life-skills development and therapeutic counseling in a structured, supportive environment. It serves young adults with documented disabilities, including those with IEPs or 504 plans, as well as individuals with less visible challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders and autism spectrum disorders.
By focusing on each individual’s strengths, goals and practical needs, the program helps young adults build the skills and confidence to navigate adult responsibilities, pursue meaningful opportunities and participate more fully in their communities.
At Calais, success extends beyond the classroom. Our goal is to help every student discover their strengths, develop the skills to navigate life’s challenges and exceed their possibilities.
The Calais School
45 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-884-2030
School Principal Name: Theresa Fritzky
School Phone Number: 973-884-2030
School Email Contact for Student Referrals: cheryl.porter-avino@thecalaisschool.org
Email: cheryl.porter-avino@thecalaisschool.org
Website: www.thecalaisschool.org
Population Served:
ADD-ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intell.-Cogn Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mood Disorders, Physical Disabilities, Speech-Language
Age Served:
18-21, Elementary, High School, Middle School, Over 21
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren
Program Description:
The Calais School is a state-approved, private therapeutic special education school in North Jersey, dedicated to helping children and young adults with learning disabilities and social, emotional and behavioral challenges exceed their possibilities. Through a supportive, highly therapeutic environment and a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, counselors and specialists, we help students build confidence, strengthen skills and prepare for meaningful, fulfilling lives beyond the classroom.
Our robust and innovative offering of programs and services includes:
Therapy Dog Program • Individual & Group Counseling • Behavioral Supports • Psychiatric Supports • Reading Remediation • Speech & Language Therapy • Social Skills Development • Occupational Therapy (OT) • Physical Therapy (PT) • Transition Services • 12 Plus Program • Community Based Instruction • Work Based Learning • CCM College Bridge Program • Adult Transition Program
Serving students in grades K through 12 Plus, The Calais School provides comprehensive academic, therapeutic and behavioral support tailored to help students succeed in school and beyond. Our compassionate, highly qualified faculty and staff work collaboratively to support each student’s academic achievement, social-emotional development and growing independence.
The Calais Method builds on our school’s extensive experience integrating therapy dog and handler teams into a therapeutic special education setting. Developed by Calais educators and certified dog trainers, this innovative approach to Animal Assisted Interventions helps maximize the impact of therapy dog integration in schools, supporting students’ academic, therapeutic, behavioral and social-emotional goals.
Through evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and a range of counseling and specialized services, students develop the skills, confidence and self-awareness to navigate challenges, build relationships and work toward their goals.
Calais transition services help high school and 12 Plus students prepare for adulthood through career exploration, vocational training, independent living skills and real-world experiences. Work Based Learning opportunities, internships and Community Based Instruction help students apply what they learn in practical settings, develop workplace readiness and build greater independence.
Through our partnership with County College of Morris (CCM), eligible students can explore college life and experience the expectations of college-level coursework through academic classes online or on campus.
The Calais Adult Transition Program extends Calais’s support to young adults ages 18-30 who have graduated from high school and need continued guidance preparing for college, careers and independent adulthood.
The program takes a holistic approach to college and career readiness, combining academic and vocational support, life-skills development and therapeutic counseling in a structured, supportive environment. It serves young adults with documented disabilities, including those with IEPs or 504 plans, as well as individuals with less visible challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders and autism spectrum disorders.
By focusing on each individual’s strengths, goals and practical needs, the program helps young adults build the skills and confidence to navigate adult responsibilities, pursue meaningful opportunities and participate more fully in their communities.
At Calais, success extends beyond the classroom. Our goal is to help every student discover their strengths, develop the skills to navigate life’s challenges and exceed their possibilities.