“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
- Admissions: (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
Program Description
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.
- Frequent 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.
News Stories About This Campus
- Y.A.L.E Northfield Increases Awareness of Childhood and Teen Mental Health Issues The Y.A.L.E. School Northfield campus recently marked “Children’s Mental Health Day” with a creative program that drew over one hundred students and guests. The event was covered by local TV station NBC40. Working in close cooperation with the Atlantic Cape Family Support Organization, students participated in confidence-building activities, lectures on mental health and a drum circle ... Read More »
- Northfield Campus High School Graduation High School commencement ceremony for the Northfield campus. Read More »
- Y.A.L.E. School Northfield Campus Children’s Mental Health Day Featured In NBC40 News Story The Y.A.L.E. School Northfield campus recently held a “Children’s Mental Health Day” program with a special presentation from guest speaker Mike Veny. The event was held in cooperation with the Atlantic Cape Family Support Organization (FSO). You can watch the video of the NBC 40 news story below and read the article on their web ... Read More »
- On-Site Psychiatric Consultation Services For Students And Families Now Offered At Y.A.L.E. School Northfield and Williamstown The Y.A.L.E. School’s Northfield and Williamstown campuses now offer an extended array of supports for students with mental health needs and their families including psychiatric evaluations, consultations, liaison/outreach to students’ private mental health providers, and training, information and support for caregivers regarding psychopharmacological and psychiatric treatments. These specialized school-based mental health supports will be provided ... Read More »
- Photo Gallery: Northfield NJ Mayor Vincent Mazzeo Visits the Y.A.L.E. School Northfield Campus Principal Alvin Doyle and Noah McKay of the Y.A.L.E. School Northfield campus welcomed Northfield NJ Mayor Vincent Mazzeo for a tour of the school in April. The Mayor met with Northfield campus students and staff including school teachers and counselors and was interviewed by a group of students. Read More »
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Map & Driving Directions
View Y.A.L.E. School Campuses in a larger map
From AC Expressway Exit 7/Garden State Pkwy South
- Take Exit 7 toward Garden State Pkwy
- Merge onto Garden State Pkwy
- Take exit 36 toward County Rd 563/Tilton Rd
- Turn right onto County Rd 563/Tilton Rd
- Continue to follow Tilton Rd
- Turn right onto Burton Ave
- Head northeast on Garden State Pkwy toward Exit 36
- Take exit 36 toward Northfield/Pleasantville/Atlantic City/US-40/US-322
- Turn left onto Atlantic 651/Fire Rd
- Take the 1st right onto Tilton Rd
- Take the 2nd right onto Burton Ave
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