Y.A.L.E. School News

2012 Graduation Dates

Graduation ceremonies for the following Y.A.L.E. School campuses will take place on the dates listed below.

Audubon & Voorhees: Wednesday, June 13th
Cherry Hill (Upper School): Thursday, June 14th
Williamstown: Thursday, June 14th
Cherry Hill (Lower School): Friday, June 15th
Medford & Mansfield Twp.: Friday, June 15th
Northfield: Friday, June 15th

For more information about graduation, please contact the individual campuses.

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Save the Date! Y.A.L.E. Presents Dr. Isabelle Hénault November 8th and 9th 2012

Dr. Isabelle HénaultY.A.L.E. Presents: Dr. Isabelle Hénault, author of Asperger’s Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through Adulthood on November 8th and 9th. This two-part lecture for parents of teens and young adults with Asperger’s will focus on managing emotions, developmental stages, friendship, dating and intimacy, and problem behavior strategies. Read More »

Y.A.L.E. School Appearing At The 15th Annual Spring ASPEN Conference This Weekend!

Y.A.L.E. Standard 9 student with coordinator Margaret ChapmanThis Sunday, April 29, in Iselin, New Jersey, The Y.A.L.E. School will continue its long-standing commitment to supporting the Asperger Syndrome Support Network of New Jersey (ASPENNJ) and its mission at the Spring ASPEN Conference. This year marks the 15th year of ASPENNJ’s advocacy, education, and support of people with Asperger’s syndrome and their families. Read More »

Meet the Y.A.L.E. School Professionals: Alvin E. Doyle, Jr.

Alvin E. Doyle, Jr.Al Doyle, a dedicated educator with more than three decades of experience in the areas of special education, school administration, and professional development, is the principal of The Y.A.L.E. School’s Northfield campus. With more than twenty-five years of educational leadership behind him, Al knows the intricacies of managing a staff that work directly with challenging students. He understands the importance of using evidence-based strategies and the need to involve families and community organizations. Read More »

Giving Back to the Autism Community

Y.A.L.E. Audubon campus charity volleyball teamThe Y.A.L.E. School’s Voorhees Campus has formed a team for the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The walk begins at 10:00 a.m. at Bishop’s Gate in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Please support the cause by joining the team or making a donation to Team Y.A.L.E at Walk Now For Autism Speaks. Read More »

Y.A.L.E. School Cherry Hill Campus PTO Hosting Poetry Reading and Reader’s Theater at Barnes & Noble

PTO FundraiserOn Friday, May 11th, the Cherry Hill campus PTO will host a poetry reading and Reader’s Theater performance at its annual Barnes & Noble fundraiser, at the Barnes & Noble store in Marlton NJ. Since the event is happening on Mother’s Day weekend, the theme of the evening will be “A Salute To Mothers.” Read More »

Photo Gallery: Read Across America 2012

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Summer Learning at the Y.A.L.E. School ESY Programs

Y.A.L.E. School Cherry Hill ESY ProgramMany students at the Y.A.L.E. School need instruction and support year-round so the school provides Extended School Year services (ESY) on three campuses to meet this need. Each program is uniquely designed as follows:

Voorhees: For Students with Autism
At The Y.A.L.E. School’s Voorhees Campus, ESY services for students with autism run Monday through Thursday, from July 2nd through August 23rd. Read More »

Is Your Child Eligible for ESY Instruction?

Y.A.L.E. student playing soccerThe decision about ESY instruction is made each year by the IEP team, which includes the parent.

The most common method for determining a child’s eligibility for ESY is regression/recoupment analysis, which considers whether a student would regress if educational services were interrupted for a period of time, and whether it would take a long time to regain the lost skills. However, this is not the only factor the IEP team should use to determine whether a student qualifies. Read More »