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Welcome to
​Celebrate the Children! 

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Celebrate the Children (CTC) is a non-profit, state-approved private school, which serves a diverse range of students ages 3-21 with autism and other challenges in relating and communicating. As the latest research identifies specific neurological and motor challenges that underlie the developmental weaknesses of individuals with ASD and related disorders, more and more families and school districts are recognizing CTC’s developmental approach as ideal for supporting the specific needs of these individuals. CTC has been operating in New Jersey for over 15 years and today proudly serves over 160 students from over 80 different school districts.
Celebrate the Children is dedicated to advancing the development of all children, adolescents and adults with autism and special needs. Our mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation of learning while supporting their physical, mental, social, and emotional development. We take pride in fostering students’ abilities to live healthy, happy, secure, creative and meaningful lives while celebrating each of his or her unique qualities that define who they are throughout their lifespan.
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Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of our students each and every day!

Now hiring Paraprofessionals for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Celebrate the Children was featured on the cover of Time Magazine in May, 2006 and had the pleasure of collaborating with two-time Grammy nominated children’s artists Dan Myers and Brady Rymer on an album and music video celebrating diversity in children with all abilities released April, 2011.
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At a Glance
In small class settings of 8-12 students, we offer:

  • Challenging academic programs fulfilling all requirements of the NJ Student Learning Standards (Non-Profit NJDOE Approved School)
  • Cutting-edge, research-based intervention targeting the specific processing challenges of the  individual students
  • Intensive focus on building self-esteem and developing healthy relationships
  • Intensive language and communication development
  • Independence and life skills program
  • Inclusion program for Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms
  • Transition program
  • Community-Based Instruction
  • Adult/Continuing Education
  • Interdisciplinary approach to instruction
  • Licensed Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists with expertise in augmentative communication, feeding, oral-motor, pragmatics, sensory integration and handwriting
  • Mental Health Department/Student and Family Support Services with on staff social workers
  • Approved testing site
  • Adaptive Physical Education, Art, Music, Yoga, and more, including organized school-wide events
  • After School Program
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Denville school celebrates kids with autism and special needs, beaming not broken 

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UPCOMING EVENTS
School Closed- Memorial Day
Friday, May 23, 2025- Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Save the Date: Ride For Autism
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Save the Date: Spring Concert
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

DOE-Approved E.S.Y. Program
July 1, 2025- August 1st, 2025


CONTACT CTC
​230 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, New Jersey 07834    
ph: (973) 989.4033      
fax : (862) 244.4969

Interested in learning more about our program? 
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2025 Celebrate the Children
  • Home
  • About
    • Why Celebrate the Children? >
      • Our Philosophy
      • Our Mission
      • Approach >
        • Best Practice Guidelines
        • DIR®
        • Functional Emotional Developmental Levels
        • FCD® & The 5 C's
    • Staff >
      • Our Leadership Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Staff
      • PSO- Parent Staff Organization
      • History
    • Testimonials
    • Academic Calendar
    • Careers
  • Academics & Programs
    • Extended School Year 2025
    • Developmental Preschool Program
    • K-12 Programs
    • Transition Program
    • Young Adult Program
    • After School Program
    • Sara Ann Rickles Center For independent Living
    • CTC Outreach Program
  • Events
    • 1st Annual Neurodiversity Walk >
      • 2025 Digital Program Book
    • Spring Concert 2025: On the Road Again! >
      • Spring Concert 2025: Sponsorship Opportunities
      • Spring Concert 2025: Program Ads
    • Ride for Autism 2025- POSTPONED
    • Open House
  • Admissions
  • Support
    • Stanley's Pantry
    • Tree of Life
    • Gift Bricks
  • Newsletter
    • Student Spotlight
    • Staff Spotlight
    • Letter from the Executive Director
    • Community Spotlight
    • Education HQ
    • Floortime
    • Behavior Team
    • C.A.R.E.S. Corner
    • Physical Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Media
    • Read
    • Watch
    • Listen
    • Blog
  • Resources
    • Dr. Temple Grandin at CTC
    • Recommended Reading, Resources & Materials >
      • Profectum Parent Toolbox
    • CTC Connections
    • Proud Partners
    • Certificate of Employee Information Report
    • Lead in Drinking Water Report >
      • Contact
  • Blog