WELCOME TO

THE CALAIS SCHOOL

The Calais School is a state-approved provider of special education for students with special needs. The school serves students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities.

It can be overwhelming for families to deal with the challenges presented by a child with special needs. The Calais School was founded in 1970 to help families meet those challenges on every level by providing a safe, nurturing environment for each child to learn grow and improve.

Students are referred to the Calais School by school districts, health professionals and concerned parents throughout northern New Jersey. The Calais School provides innovative academic and behavioral strategies for students ages 5-21. The curriculum at all levels meets or exceeds the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. We offer the only program for gifted and talented students with special needs in our Twice Exceptional Program, which has been recognized by the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) as one of the 10 best programs in the state.

Our goal is to be the best at helping your child fulfill their potential. At the Calais School we focus on what each child can do, helping them turn “can’t” into “can”. We know every child has strengths, gifts and potential. We are committed to cultivating the potential of every student, making a difference, one child at a time.