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"The Phoenix Center is a private non-profit school located in Nutley, New Jersey that provides state-approved educational and therapeutic services to children with autism, multiple disabilities, and behavioral disabilities.
The Phoenix Center uses an integrative multiple methods approach in a highly systematic way to customize individualized teaching plans which focus on the development of the whole child and his or her family.
Our dedicated staff and administrators create unique and individualized programs for students who might not easily ""fit"" in other special education settings.
At the same time, we work hard to empower each and every one of our students, making sure they develop the adaptive skills they need to become as independent as possible when they graduate.
Phoenix Center's fundraising arm, Friends of the Phoenix Foundation, provides opportunities for individuals and corporations to partner with us to supplement services to students and families.".
School Motto: Empowering each student to rise鈥攍ike the ancient phoenix鈥攁bove their disabilities to achieve new levels of success and happiness.
"The Phoenix Center is a private non-profit school located in
Nutley, New Jersey that provides state-approved educational and
therapeutic services to children with autism, multiple
disabilities, and behavioral disabilities. The Phoenix Center uses
an integrative multiple methods approach in a highly systematic way
to customize individualized teaching plans which focus on the
development of the whole child and his or her family. Our dedicated
staff and administrators create unique and individualized programs
for students who might not easily ""fit"" in other special
education settings. At the same time, we work hard to empower each
and every one of our students, making sure they develop the
adaptive skills they need to become as independent as possible when
they graduate. Phoenix Center's fundraising arm, Friends of the
Phoenix Foundation, provides opportunities for individuals and
corporations to partner with us to supplement services to students
and families."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
This school has been serving children and teens with severe disabilities for decades and is well known for their dedication and willingness to "do what ever it takes" to teach. The teachers and leadership are committed to the best in special education, and work to get students jobs and community experiences so they are ready for life when they graduate.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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