Celebrate the Children

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  • About
    • Why Celebrate the Children?
    • Our Mission
    • Our Philosophy
    • Approach >
      • Best Practice Guidelines
      • DIR®
      • Functional Emotional Developmental Levels
      • FCD® & The 5 C's
    • Our Staff
    • Principal Randy's Corner
    • Board of Directors
    • History
    • Testimonials
    • Academic Calendar
    • Careers
  • Academics & Programs
    • Developmental Preschool Program
    • K-12 Programs
    • Transition Program
    • Young Adult Program
    • After School Program
    • CTC Outreach Program
  • Admissions
  • Support
    • Stanley's Pantry
    • Annual Campaign 2022
    • Tree of Life
    • Gift Bricks
  • Events
    • Open House
    • Spring Concert 2023
    • Bowl-A-Thon
    • Night of the Arts
    • Ride for Autism
    • Bike to the Beach
  • Media
    • Read
    • Watch
    • Listen
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Dr. Temple Grandin at CTC
    • Recommended Reading, Resources & Materials
    • Profectum Parent Toolbox
    • Parent, Educator & Professional Resources
    • CTC Connections
    • Proud Partners
  • Staff
  • Contact

About


The Unique Nature of our Program

Celebrate the Children is one of the first schools to use the DIR® model to fulfill the requirements of the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.  We are at an important time in the history of education as many people, including public school districts, are recognizing the needs for approaches for special needs children that look at overall development and target documented deficit areas such as abstract thinking, problem solving, independence, self-esteem, emotions, language, and social interactions in a natural and supportive setting.  

On-site classrooms provide a comprehensive education for our students that meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.  These classrooms provide a supportive learning environment for students who are not yet ready to participate in their home district programs or their home districts do not yet offer a program to support their needs.  The curriculum incorporates all components of the Celebrate the Children program with a heavy focus on independence, abstract thinking and social skills preparing them for less restrictive environments.  

Parent and sibling training and support include on-site DIR® and behavioral training for parents, facilitated play sessions with siblings, and support groups for both parents and siblings.  The goal behind this service is to empower family members with an understanding of the student’s individual profile that will result in positive and meaningful relationships. 

Research projects currently underway: ‘The Efficacy of DIR® Programs in Educational Settings’. 

Developmental Individual Relationship-based Intervention/Floortime™ Model has over 30 years of worldwide success founded by Drs. Greenspan and Wieder. Visit www.profectum.org for more information and training on the DIR® approach.
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Why Celebrate the Children?

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Our Mission

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Our Philosophy

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Approach

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Academics & Programs

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Transition & Adult Program

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Our Staff

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Board of Directors

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History

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Testimonials

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Weekly Newsletter

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Academic Calendar

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Careers

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Certificate of Employee Information

OUR SCHOOL
About
Academics & Programs
Admissions
School Calendar
Support
Events
Media
Blog
Resources
RealTime Parent Portal
Careers
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Night of the Arts
​March 31st
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissa
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April 5-6
Spring Break - School Closed
April 7-14
Dedication Ceremony - Julie Tozzo
April 19th
Prom
April 27th
Family "Fun"draising Day 
May 20th
School Closed - Memorial Day
May 29th
Spring Concert
June 8th
RIDE for Autism
June 24
Bike to the Beach
September 10th
CONTACT
​230 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, New Jersey 07834    
ph: (973) 989.4033      
fax : (862) 244.4969
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2023 Celebrate the Children