“All staff is highly trained to handle situations that may arise in the classroom setting. We like the low teacher/student ratio and how the students are able to work at their own pace and excel where they are gifted. Our son is free to be who he is at Y.A.L.E. He does not feel judged. He has matured so much and has come so far!” — Judy D.
Campus Details
Y.A.L.E. School Northfield
- Address: 1000 Burton Avenue
Northfield, NJ 08225 - Phone: (609) 677-9960
- Fax: (609) 677-9985
- Email: Email this campus
- Age range: 5 to 21
- Diagnoses: Specific learning disabilities, emotional, social, behavioral disabilities; anxiety disorders
Y.A.L.E. School Northfield campus
Atlantic County
The Y.A.L.E. School’s Northfield campus is located in Atlantic County, just west of Atlantic City. The program serves students 5 to 21 years of age with one or a combination of emotional, behavioral, social, or learning disabilities. Some students may have a clinical diagnosis of anxiety disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (A.D.H.D.), mood, personality, obsessive-compulsive, or oppositional defiant disorders, and/or specific learning disabilities. Most struggle with effective relationships with peers and adults.
The Northfield campus offers academic instruction that stresses applied behavior analysis (ABA). Activities focus on coordination of community–based mental health services and supports for both students and families.
Classrooms feature state-of-the art educational technology, including computers and specialized software for each student. Transition planning and transition services—including mentoring, job skills training, and practical experience in real world situations— are offered to older students as they prepare for life after graduation.
The Northfield campus offers:
- Low student-to-staff ratio: 4:1, with lower ratios available as needed.
- Small classes limited to 8-10 students per class.
- Highly-qualified teachers.
- Small group instruction.
- ABA-based instruction.
- Counseling services for students and families.
- A strong therapeutic focus.
- Data-based instruction and intervention.
- Social skills instruction.
- Ongoing program review.
- Curriculum that stresses academics, independence, social and communication skills.
- Trips and activities in the community.
- Extensive parent training and support.
- Opportunities to participate on athletic teams.
- Individualized transition planning and post-graduation placement.
- Regular communication between school, home, and the referring district.
- An extended school year program.
The admissions coordinator at each campus makes individual admissions decisions, but the referral and application process follows a standard multi-step process. Click here to learn more about our admissions process.
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