Coastal Learning Center was founded in 1974 in Lakewood, New Jersey and has been providing education and counseling services for 40 years. Coastal Learning Center Atlantic moved from Tuckerton to Northfield, New Jersey in 2011. The school operates as a private day school providing specialized education programs for students ages 5-21. Classes are offered for classified students, with the student’s IEP serving as a basis for their individualized education. Our school maintains a 1:2.5 staff to student ratio. The Integrated Counseling Program includes a Behavior Management System, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, and Crisis Intervention.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Special Education
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Public Schools pays tuition when service is deemed necesary.
Admissions Director
Renee Waddell, LCSW
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Coastal Learning Center Atlantic offers classes for classified students ages 5 - 21 with behavioral or multiple disabilities. Our Integrated Counseling Program includes LCSW and MSW Counselors. The Counseling Program covers an array of issues that include anger management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, assertiveness training, substance abuse, and social skills. These issues are addressed through the Behavior Management System, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Group and Individual Counseling. Our classrooms have a maximum of 12 students and offer low student to staff ratio. Each class is staffed by a highly qualified teacher and a teacher aide. The parent portal and phone contact communicates the student’s development to their parent or guardian. Coastal Learning Center’s goals are to facilitate the student’s return to public school and prepare the student for life after graduation. Our primary focus is for students to acquire the skills necessary for a useful, productive, and stable life.
- Coastal Learning Center Atlantic also provides
- Psychiatric Services our program is supported by a highly committed, interdisciplinary staff comprised of a Highly Qualified Teaching Staff, LCSW and MSW School Social Workers, a Psychiatrist, and Registered Nurse. Coastal Learning Center Atlantic offers Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services and believes it to be an integral component of the team approach to treatment.Our psychiatrist is available by appointment to our enrolled students. Services include, assessment, consultation and prescribing medication, when appropriate. Students receive follow-up treatment monthly to monitor effectiveness.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Coastal Learning Center offer?
Coastal Learning Center offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Softball.
When is the application deadline for Coastal Learning Center?
The application deadline for Coastal Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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