Searchable directory of approved private schools for children with special needs throughout the state of NJ. Searchable by county, format (day/residential), and special need.Nonpublic schools (Private Schools)

Employs an innovative multi-sensory approach to educating youth, integrating academics, peer interaction, and social and life skills. The Archway School at Cooper's Poynt caters to elementary-age students (ages 5-13) primarily from Camden City and neighboring school districts. It aims to nurture each child's strengths while offering developmental support to those with behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and/or multiple disabilities. Operating with a high staff-to-student ratio, this program provides private school placement within a public school setting. Archway staff, sending districts, parents, and children collaborate as a team to ensure readiness for future challenges. Transportation is facilitated by the sending school districts.

Operates Ocean Academy, a small therapeutic school catering to students with mental and behavioral challenges. Provides psychiatric and therapeutic services and support for students and their families through the clinical team. Develops and implements individual treatment plans to enhance academic functioning while addressing underlying concerns impacting performance. Aims to help each student achieve their full positive potential using a hands-on, intensive, structured, positive approach.Program components comprise:- Delivering education in line with New Jersey core curriculum standards- Implementing the student's IEP- Maintaining small class ratios with a teacher aide in each class- Employing state-certified, highly qualified teachers- Utilizing an effective behavioral management system promoting positive interactions and personal success- Establishing transitional services connecting students to future career-building and higher learning opportunities- Introducing thematic instructional units for skill development through hands-on exploration and activities- Providing 1:1 laptops for each student- Implementing Google Apps for Education- Offering Yoga Therapy by the Kula Kamala Foundation- Providing a Yoga Therapy Room for relaxation- Including a Sensory Room- Organizing academic and cultural trips

Facilitates a diverse approach for public school districts seeking out-of-district placement through its Upper School, catering to students aged 5 through 21 with communication disabilities, multiple handicaps, behavioral concerns, and economic disadvantages. Children benefit from a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where staff identify strengths, address barriers, and teach coping and social skills. Collaboration among Archway staff, sending districts, parents, and children ensures comprehensive support, preparing each child for future challenges. Sending school districts provide transportation.

Offers private school services through the M.O.V.E. (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) Model. The academy caters to children and young adults aged 3 - 21 with multiple disabilities, emphasizing self-care, health, interpersonal skills, mobility, and functional academics. Also provides integrated speech, occupational, and physical therapies, specialized nursing, music therapy, community-based learning, and life skills training.

Provides an educational-therapeutic curriculum for students ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities and medical challenges. Also provides support services such as physical, speech and occupational therapy and a wide range of educational technology.

Employs a comprehensive approach to assist public school districts in placing students outside their district. Archway's Lower School caters to students aged 3 through 21 with various disabilities, fostering a nurturing and educational environment. Children receive personalized attention to uncover and enhance their strengths while acquiring coping and social skills to overcome challenges. Collaboration among Archway Programs staff, sending districts, parents, and children ensures readiness for future endeavors, with transportation facilitated by the sending school districts.