The DCF Regional School, Passaic Campus is an alternative school that provides both special education and regular education services for students from ages 3 – 21 years of age on an SFEA or tuition basis. The focus of the program is to provide each student with the necessary skills to function more independently in the home, school, and community.
The Passaic Campus offers a wide variety of supplemental and support services. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are provided for each student. An Individualized Program Plan (IPP) or an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed for each student (including Due Process Appeal Procedures). Students participate in age-appropriate statewide assessments and are continuously evaluated throughout the year to assure that their program is appropriate to their individual needs and requirements.
TECH PROGRAM
The Transitional Education Center (TEC) program is a community based, State-operated alternative school designed to meet the needs of students who may need a smaller environment with more personal attention. TEC is a year-round educational program where students are provided an educational program based on NJSLS and the graduation requirements of their local high school. Each student is supported and encouraged to earn a diploma from their local district high school.
The TEC program also provides individually designed education plans that support students' strengths to meet their academic, social, and career needs. A primary goal of the TEC program is to give students the necessary skills to create a positive life, and to assist in promoting successful reintegration into future school, work, and community endeavors.
PROJECT TECH
An alternative, year-round education program for parenting and expecting teens who need a healing-centered environment, while helping students to receive a diploma from their local school district. This program provides students with specialized academic instruction, life and parenting skills, and career guidance. Parenting teens participate in a hands-on learning lab to acquire parenting skills. Most importantly, the individual needs and learning preferences of each student shapes the instructional program.
Project TEACH also offers on-site licensed day care facilities provide infant and toddler care. Our goal in Project TEACH is to supply skills needed to create a positive life for themselves and their children. Students are also linked to community resources for ongoing parenting support.
PRE-SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Preschool age children who have been classified by the Child Study Teams of their local school districts as Eligible for Special Education and Related Services attend an inclusive 5 day a week full day program. Teachers in the preschool rooms are dually certified in early childhood education and teacher of students with disabilities. Children whose IEP indicate a need for speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy may receive these services as part of our integrated therapy model. Students also have access to an enclosed outside play area where they can engage in outdoor activities, including water play when the weather is appropriate.
EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS
Passaic Campus’ exceptional needs program provides educational services to students, ages 3 – 21 that exhibit severe cognitive, physical, behavioral, and emotional disabilities. Students are provided transportation with CPR trained staff and bus drivers, as well as breakfast and lunch are included. Students will receive classroom based integrated therapies such as Occupational therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy as indicated in their IEPs. Students also have access to an enclosed outdoor area where they can engage in outdoor activities, including gardening.
160 Minnisink Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
973-256-3337
