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The Calais School is a state-approved, private special education school in North Jersey serving students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities as well as anxiety, mood, behavior and autism spectrum disorders.
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THE CALAIS SCHOOL
We believe every child has the ability to exceed their possibilities and we are committed to cultivating this potential in all of our students.
The innovative programs at Calais are designed to highlight your child’s abilities while also building upon areas of weakness. The flexibility of our curriculum provides an educational experience that is unique to each student. Cutting-edge counseling methodologies and therapeutic interventions including Animal Assisted Interventions help students establish and attain academic, social, and emotional goals. Our compassionate and highly trained faculty and staff collaborate to provide personalized learning programs and support. Parents and caregivers often comment on the peace of mind they feel knowing their child is safe in a nurturing setting that can meet his or her emotional, behavioral and academic needs.
Students are referred to The Calais School by school districts, health professionals, and concerned parents throughout northern New Jersey. If you are interested in referring a student or would like more information please submit an information request form today!
Animal Assisted Interventions at The Calais School
Over the past decade, The Calais School has been honing a proprietary method for delivering Animal Assisted Interventions t0 meet the complex and varying needs of children with special needs. Our team of highly trained handlers and certified therapy dogs have helped countless students achieve academic, behavioral and therapeutic success.
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