The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School vs. Westbridge Academy

The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is a private non-profit school, designed to meet the developmental and learning needs of children with cognitive impairments including children with Down syndrome. Students are provided with the most up-to-date therapy and educational techniques to achieve their highest potential.

Stepping Stones offers support for children ages three to ten in preschool and primary settings.

The mission of Westbridge Academy is to help students reach their full potential as educated and self-reliant members of society by strengthening academic and social skills through a comprehensive program of therapeutic and educational intervention. Westbridge Academy's goal is for youngsters to return to their public schools, go on to receive vocational training, or continue with their post-secondary studies.

The school's greatest strength is its highly competent and dedicated professional staff who blend a variety of educational and therapeutic strategies, based on current best practices in the fields of special education and psychology.