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SchoolChatham, NJ

ECLC of New Jersey - Chatham

Grades and ages

Ages 5-21

Enrollment

166 students

Student-teacher ratio

Typically 6:1; maximum 12 students per class

Tuition

Contact for pricing

About ECLC of New Jersey - Chatham

ECLC of New Jersey's Chatham School is a private nonprofit special education school at 21 Lum Avenue serving students ages 5-21, primarily students with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. The school combines academics and social-emotional learning with related supports from speech, occupational therapy, social-work, behavioral, and psychology professionals. Its transition program begins at age 14 and includes in-house and community work experiences, while the SKIL program supports independent-living skills.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Ages 5-21

Learning needs supported

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Severe learning disabilities

Specialties

  • Specialized education for autism and developmental disabilities
  • Transition to adulthood
  • Independent-living instruction

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Academic and social-emotional program
  • Transition Program
  • SKIL independent-living program
  • In-house and community work experiences

Programs

Programs at ECLC of New Jersey - Chatham

Other programs and supports

  • Academic and social-emotional program
  • Transition Program
  • SKIL independent-living program
  • In-house and community work experiences

School facts

Practical details for families

School Day
6 hours
School Year
180 days
Student Body
Coed
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian

Accreditation and licensing

  • NAPSEC Member School

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Contact for pricing

  • Sending-district referral and placement

Enrollment

166 students

Visit us

Location and directions

Map

Physical address

21 Lum Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECLC of New Jersey - Chatham

Who does the Chatham School serve?

Students ages 5-21, primarily students with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities.

How are placements arranged?

Students are referred and placed through their sending school districts and the ECLC child study team.

What transition support is available?

Transition planning begins at age 14 and includes in-house and community work experiences; the SKIL program focuses on independent-living skills.

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