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The Calais School is a state-approved, private special education school in North Jersey serving students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities as well as anxiety, mood, behavior and autism spectrum disorders.We believe every child has the ability to exceed their possibilities and we are committed to cultivating this potential in all of our students.
The innovative programs at Calais are designed to highlight your child`s abilities while also building upon areas of weakness.You will find that the flexibility of our curriculum provides a challenging academic experience that will be unique to your student.
Our compassionate and highly trained staff are committed to provideing a safe and nurturning environment where students feel empowered and supported academically, emotionally and behaviorally.
Club or Organization: Anime, Art, Class Representatives, Culinary, Fishing
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Theater
School Notes
The Calais School is a state approved, private special
education school in North Jersey. Our mission is to nurture and
empower at-risk students and young adults with multiple learning
disabilities to become gainfully employed and socially engaged
after graduation.For over 50 years we have helped students in
grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities as
well as anxiety, mood, behavior and autism spectrum disorders to
learn grown and exceed.
K through Elementary -Learning the basics with fun,
student-centered activities. Certified teachers, counselors and
therapists help students achieve academic, behavioral and emotional
success.
Middle School -Promoting critical thinking,
problem-solving skills and social-emotional growth. Students are
exposed to world languages, multimediaclasses and Calais
sports teams. The 8th grade features a modified high school
schedule with varied teachers and classrooms.
High School -Emphasizing collaborative, student-led
learning with a strong focus on 21st century skills. Student
expression is engaged through a variety of fine and performing arts
classes. Exposure to 21st Century Life & Career Skills, Work-Based
Learning and Community-Based Instruction provide students with the
building blocks for future success.
12 Plus Program -A transitional program to bridge the gap
between high school, college, and career. The 12 Plus program
allows students ages 18-21 to prepare for the next step in a safe,
nurturing and encouraging environment. On-campus and work-site
based internships help students explore interests, build employment
skills and build a resume.Through Community Based Instruction,
students hone independent living skills and explore what it means
to be an active member of their community.College readiness
is addressed through our College Bridge Program in partnership with
County College of Morris (CCM). Also referred to as the CCM Bridge
Program this partnership provides Calais high school and 12 Plus
students with a preview of the college experience. Students
acclimate to college life and the rigors of college level
coursework as they participate in academic classes online or on
campus.
Counseling Supports - Mindfulness is integrated into all areas
of counseling to help students cope with stress, regulate emotions
and improve self-awareness. Individual and group counseling
reinforces the skills needed to succeed. Social skills counseling
helps students with self-expression, navigating peer relationships
and resolving conflict. Counseling and parent support workshops are
also available to the families of each student.
The Calais Method -A proporitary and highly effective
approach to integrating therapy dogs in special education. Our team
of highly trained handlers and certified dogs help students reach
behavioral and therapeutic goals through intervention techniques
that decrease student anxiety and increase student engagement.
Related Services -Therapeutic services are delivered by a
highly certified team of Social Workers, School Counselors,
Therapists and a School Psychologist. Services include: group and
individual counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy,
psychiatric consulting, social skills building, reading and
speech.
Extended School Year -So much more than a summer camp,
this half day program incorporates academics, social skills, and
counseling with field trips, projectbased learning and summer fun!
ESY helps prevent academic and social regression.
Grades: 3-12 | 48 students11.7 miles 60 West St Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973) 429-8110
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School Reviews
54/14/2020
The Calais School is amazing and all the teachers truly care about the emotions, education and social development of each individual child. My daughter Emma had she been left in public school would have never gone to college. With, the Calais School there is not a doubt in my mind that she will attend college. Thank you Calais. You are all truly blessed and an amazing bunch of people. Thank you for all that you do for our children that learn differently. I believe every position filled at the Calais school is a great asset to the special education field.
- Posted by Parent - Beth Sulner
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