Best Special Needs Schools in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey (2026)

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Berkeley Heights, NJGrades K-12 & up to 22

FlexSchool opened in 2014 with seven students in shared space, started for one twelve-year-old girl whose high test scores and poor grades left her with no school that fit. We are now an accredited private school for gifted students, many of whom also manage challenges such as ADHD or executive functioning difficulties. Our Berkeley Heights campus serves grades 3 to 12, plus a post-graduate year and a High School Extension program for students who want another year before college or work. Classes are small and discussion-based, and students who show mastery can accelerate into higher-level or AP courses. Every student gets time for passion projects along with enrichment clusters, field trips and guest speakers. Executive functioning support runs through advisory and extended learning time, and our certified school counselors keep an open-door policy and lead weekly small-group social-emotional learning. Occupational therapy, speech-language services, scheduled individual counseling and aide services are available as add-ons. Our building mixes open-concept and walled classrooms, with couches and bean bags, four community spaces and an outdoor patio. We work with district placements and offer financial aid.

Private school for gifted and 2e students (grades 3-12+)
Gifted and talented
Twice-exceptional
ADHD

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Planning guides

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NJ DDD Supports Program guide

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IEP process guide

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Berkeley Heights

Which school systems and private options matter for Berkeley Heights families?

Berkeley Heights Public Schools serves resident students through its Department of Special Services and child study team. The private program listed on this page is FlexSchool, which families often tour when they want a smaller specialized academic setting. Confirm your home district team leads evaluations even when you compare independent campuses in Union County.

How do Berkeley Heights parents refer a child for special education evaluation?

New Jersey requires a signed written referral to the Director of Special Services describing the student's name, school, grade, and concerns. Teams cannot begin formal evaluation without parental consent. Referral guidance appears on Berkeley Heights Special Services, with statewide rules on NJDOE Special Education.

When might Union County students attend private school with district support?

Public tuition for a private day school follows an IEP team decision that FAPE requires that placement in the least restrictive appropriate setting. Bring current progress reports and outside evaluations to meetings. Ask FlexSchool how often it meets with sending districts and how billing works if the team approves an out-of-district seat.

What should families ask about learning-difference supports near Berkeley Heights?

Clarify class size, related-service delivery, executive-function supports, and how families receive updates on goals. Request to observe transitions and unstructured periods, not only a guided classroom visit. Compare FlexSchool with Berkeley Heights proposals rather than relying on marketing language alone.

What transition planning should middle schoolers in Berkeley Heights expect?

Ask how teams preview high school course access, vocational options, and self-advocacy goals before ninth grade. New Jersey transition planning should connect IEP goals to post-secondary interests. SPAN offers free transition workshops through SPAN Advocacy if you want help drafting questions for the team.

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