EDUCATION SERVICES
The Adolescent Day Treatment Program is a comprehensive special
education/partial hospitalization program, which integrates psychiatric
and special education services. The program provides intensive
psychiatric treatment to adolescents who present with serious
emotional disorders and re in need of specialized educational
services. The program works intensively with the referred adolescents
and families to maintain them within the community while promoting
healthy growth and development.
All courses offer credit towards high school graduation. The
Education Program assists patients by focusing on personal growth
as well as academic needs. Meetings throughout the school year
are scheduled with districts' Child Study Teams in order to provide
updated information regarding progress and to assist the family
and school districts with appropriate placement when the adolescent
leaves the program.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND CURRICULA ACADEMIC PROGRAM
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Middle Grades (7-8)
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Academic
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Enrichment
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| English Literature |
Woodworking |
| Writing/Language Arts |
Jewelry Making |
| Reading |
Culinary Arts |
| Poetry |
PE: Creative Dramatics |
| General Mathematics |
PE: Creative Movement |
| Pre-Algebra |
PE: Relaxation |
| Social Studies |
Conversational Spanish |
| Life Science |
Music Appreciation |
| Physical Education |
Social Life Skills |
| Health: Family Life Education |
Art |
| Health: Drug/Alcohol Education |
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Upper Grades (9-12)
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Academic
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Enrichment
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| English Literature |
Woodworking |
| English Composition |
Jewelry Making |
| Poetry |
Culinary Arts |
| Mathematics/Applications for Life Skills |
PE: Creative Dramatics |
| Algebra I & II |
PE: Creative Movement |
| Geometry |
PE: Relaxation |
| U.S. History I & II |
Conversational Spanish |
| World History |
Music Appreciation |
| Vocational Studies |
Social Life Skills |
| Physical Education |
Art |
| Biology/Biology Lab |
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| Health: Family Life Education |
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| Health: Drug/Alcohol Education |
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Family Newsletter
- Students' Literary Magazine
- Educational Field Trips
STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA & REFERRAL PROCESS
Classified students, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14
average/above average students, ages 12-18 who require placement
in the following types of special class programs:
- Emotional Disabilities
- Behavioral Disabilities
- Learning and/or Language Disabilities
- Other classifications, as appropriate
Written referrals with the student's child study
team records are reviewed prior to a scheduled intake meeting.
Parents/guardians and students are required to attend the intake
interviews, and resident district child study team members are
encouraged to attend.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Each patient is assigned a primary educator who
assumes the role of special contact person for both the patient
and the patient's parents concerning school matters. Periodic
phone contacts, in addition to parent/teacher meetings, are encouraged.
Students and their families receive Educational Progress Reports
on a semi-monthly schedule. Comprehensive Annual Review, Mid-Year,
End-of-Year, and Extended School Year Educational Reports are
provided to parents and Child Study Teams. A discharge recommendation
regarding the needs of each student is provided by the educational
staff for planning purposes by the Child Study Team.
CLINICAL SERVICES
Comprehensive Clinical Services provide all students
with the emotional and behavioral support needed to address treatment
issues. The integration of clinical and education services ensures
that all factors interfering with an adolescent's ability to success
in school and in the community are addressed. Services include:
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment
- Medication Management
- Comprehensive Nursing Services
- Behavioral Feedback System
ADDITIONAL RELATED PROGRAMMING
Based on students' needs and IEP:
- Speech/Language Services
- Life Skills Courses
- Anger Management
- Career Exploration
- Responsible Parenting
- Tobacco Free Life
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