The Winston School of Short Hills

ECLC of New Jersey is an accredited nonprofit school that provides special education to students with multiple disabilities. The school has an annual enrollment of more than 300 students and also serves over 110 young adults with community personnel services. It is approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers. The school has a staff consultant, social worker and school psychologist who work closely with classroom teachers and therapists to develop and implement a classroom program. Its curriculum includes functional reading, math, language arts, comprehension, math, reading, creative writing skills and physical education. ECLC of New Jersey maintains a location in Chatham, N.J.

Garden Academy is a nonprofit organization established in 2004. It offers a range of educational programs for individuals afflicted with utism- and dementia-related disorders. The academy organizes various special events, such as golf outings, wine tasting and parties. It works to creates awareness, educate the general public and support research activities in the field of autism education. It conducts professional training sessions for staff members, as well as parents. The academy offers transitional services for students who move in to less restrictive environments. Garden Academy also promotes community awareness and understanding of autism, pervasive developmental disorders and appropriate interventions. The academy is located in West Orange, N.J.

Summit Speech School is a charitable, nonprofit corporation that serves children with hearing impairments. The school provides educational, therapeutic and support services to babies, preschoolers and their families through several auditory and oral programs. It enrolls more than 120 students from over 100 communities. Summit Speech School offers parent and infant, preschool and itinerant teacher of the deaf programs. The school provides ongoing audiological monitoring services to help children use their communication skills independently and develop socially. It also specializes in pre- and post-teaching of vocabulary and content. Founded in 1967, Summit Speech School is located in New Providence, N.J.