Manchester Township Board of Education

DH Special Services, based in Barnegat Twp, NJ, is a leading provider of education for activity professionals in the long term care continuum. Founded by Debbie Hommel in 1984, the company offers the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) through independent study and classroom settings, preparing individuals to become NCCAP certified activity professionals. With a focus on continuing education and professional development, DH Special Services offers a variety of programs specifically designed for activity and recreation professionals working in long term care. Their distance learning and independent study programs cover a range of topics such as dementia, communication, leadership, and activity programming, providing valuable knowledge and skills for those in the field.Generated from the website

Xanadu Behavior Therapy is a private agency located in Forked River, NJ, that specializes in providing communication, behavioral, and social skills to children with autism and related disorders in Ocean and Monmouth counties. With over 20 years of experience, they utilize the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to expand the behavioral repertoires of the children they serve. Offering both focused and comprehensive ABA programs, Xanadu aims to provide quality, individualized programming to children and families. They also offer social skills peer groups and family training, either individually or in a group setting. Their mission is to help each child realize their full potential and become more independent in their daily lives, while also supporting and teaching the family to incorporate behavior principles into everyday routines.Generated from the website

Located in Lanoka Harbor, N.J., The Education Academy is a private school that addresses the needs of elementary school children with behavioral and other related problems in a public school setting. The school educates students in kindergarten through grade eight. The Education Academy offers instruction in several subjects, such as mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, physical education, family life, art, music, adaptive physical education and computer science. In addition, it provides an accelerated reader program that focuses on improving thinking and reading skills. The academy s students participate in cooking, computer, guitar, music, dance and chess clubs. The Education Academy is affiliated with the Association of Schools & Agencies for the Handicapped and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.