Background
The Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission prides itself on high quality educational programs and services that make a positive difference in the lives of children.
Mission Statement
The Academy Learning Center provides specialized, classroom based instruction, based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for the student with autism or autistic-like behavior. The program involves parents in a collaborative partnership with school staff to provide a consistent approach to the students’ educational and behavioral needs.
Goals and Objectives
The Academy Learning Center integrates the resources of the school, family, and community to maximize student independence and potential for lifelong learning. School staff assist resident districts to provide a smooth transition for students to inclusive education and post graduation vocational placements.
Student selection Criteria
Classified students from 3-21 years, with a pervasive developmental disability which significantly impacts language, behavior and social interaction, and is generally evident before the age of three.
Program Components
Instructional Program
Readiness
Academic
Communication
Activities of Daily Living
Leisure/Play
Pre-Vocational
Community Based Instruction
Fine Motor
Gross Motor
Music
Related Services
Speech/Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Adaptive Physical Education
Specialized Services
Community Field Trips
Nursing Services
Augmentative Communication
Computer Assisted Instruction
Transitional Services
Inclusion Support
Parent Training
Home Visits
Music Program
Staffing
Teachers of the Handicapped
Instructional Aides
Speech/Language Specialists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
School Nurse
Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
Music Teacher
Academic Program/Curricula
Developmental Core Curriculum
Speech and Language Curriculum
Adaptive Physical Education Curriculum
Vocational Education Curriculum
Teaching Strategies
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Parent/Staff Collaboration
DiscreteTrial Instruction
Individual and Small Group Instruction
Daily Data Collection
Incidental Learning
Community-based Instruction
Home programming/parent training
Calendar
- September to June ten (10) month program
- Six (6) week Extended School year Program
Tuition and Admission
Public school personnel or parents interested in more information should contact:
Erik R. Solberg, Ph.D.,
Principal
Academy Learning Center
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732)-605-9100
Referral Process
Inquiries from New Jersey public school districts can be addressed to the
Principal or Case Manager. Written referrals with the student's child study team records are reviewed prior to a scheduled intake meeting. Resident child study team members, parents/guardians and students are requested to attend the intake interviews.
Inquiries can be made and/or student records sent to:
ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732)-605-9100
For further information contact:
Middlesex Regional Educational
Services Commission
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5956
(732) 777-9848
Visits by resident child study team members and parents/ guardians are always welcome.
For more information about autism, click on the following link:
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Program
for Students with Multiple Disabilities
Background
The Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission began operating the
Academy Learning Center in 1992. Students ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities associated with cognitive sensory, health and/or motor impairments, are currently enrolled at the Fellowship Farm School.
Mission Statement
The Academy Learning Center provides a high quality public special education program and related services for exceptional students within a stimulating learning atmosphere, in preparation for inclusion within the family, community, adult activity center, group home, sheltered workshop and/or supervised dwelling.
Goals and Objectives
The goals of the curricula foster maximum development toward independence and promote family and community education, thus preparing students for maximum functioning and development to assume roles in society.
Student Selection Criteria
Classified students, pursuant to 6A:14 ages 5-21, who require placement in the following types of special class programs:
- Multiple Disabilities
- Cognitive Impairments
- Other classifications as appropriate
Program Components
Instructional Program
- Functional Academics
- Community Education
- Activities of Daily Living
- Computer Enhanced Instruction
- Pre-Vocational Training
- Work Study Opportunities
- Job Sampling Experiences
Related Services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech/Language Instruction
- Adaptive Physical Education
- Augmentative Evaluation and Instruction
Specialized Services
- Community Field Trips
- Medical/Nursing Services
- Job Sampling
- Work Study
Staffing
- Teachers of the Handicapped
- School Nurses
- Speech/Language Specialists
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Pre-Vocational Staff
- Trained Instructional Aides
- Case Manager
Academic Curriculum
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Activities of Daily Living
- Vocational Education
- Speech and Language
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
Teaching Strategies
Based on each students IEP instruction is (1:1), small group (1:3) or large group (3:12).
- Functional Tasks
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Community Based Instruction
Calendar
- September to June ten (10) month program
- Six (6) Week Extended School Year Program
Tuition and Admission
Public School Personnel or parents interested in more information should contact:
Erik R. Solberg, Ph.D.,
Principal
Academy Learning Center
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Approvals
- New Jersey State Department of Education
Referral Process
Inquiries from New Jersey public school districts can be addressed to the Principal or Case Manager.
Written referrals with the student's child study team records are reviewed prior to a scheduled intake meeting. Resident child study team members, parents/guardians and students are requested to attend the intake interviews.
Inquiries can be made and/or student records sent to:
Academy Learning Center
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
For further information contact:
Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5956
(732) 777-9848
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