CTC Academy is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides educational and therapeutic services for students with a diverse array of developmental and physical disabilities, many of whom are medically complex. Through our collaborative educational and therapeutic programs as well as support services for families, we have been serving diverse learners with multiple and varying disabilities for over 65 years.

Our education program encompasses all grades beginning with preschool at our Fair Lawn Campus and follows the continuum to elementary, intermediate, middle, high school and transition years – after 12th grade through age 21 – at our Oakland Campus. CTC Academy comprehensive curriculum includes a full day school program and a full day extended school year program in July and August.

The focus of our instruction program is to enhance students’ individual strengths while fostering innovative learning techniques that promote autonomy and success. Each student’s learning program, driven by his or her IEP (Individualized Education Program), is unique and collaboratively developed by the professional team of teachers, therapists in conjunction with the child’s parents or guardians.

We have two campuses:
• Fair Lawn – Our Fair Lawn Campus serves students ages 18 months through 6 years of age.
• Oakland – Our Oakland Campus serves students 6 through 21 years of age.

Learning Program
The focus of our learning program is to enhance students’ individual strengths through innovative learning techniques that promote autonomy and success. Assistive Technology is used throughout the program as both a teaching method and a tool to increase and promote communication.

• Small class size
• Extended school year program (July/August)
• Specialized nursing team headed by a New Jersey Certified School nurse and consulting physician

Therapy Services
At both campuses, CTC Academy provides therapeutic services based on the student’s IEP (Individual Education Program). We foster a collaborative approach enabling our students to reach their fullest potential in the school environment. All CTC Academy therapists are licensed professionals who are certified by the NJ Department of Education. Our school offers therapeutic services in:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech, Language, and Feeding Therapy

Curriculum Enhancement
Through curriculum-enhancing programs, we offer many opportunities that encourage our students’ creativity and physical development.

• Community-based instruction (CBI)
• Music Education 
• Adapted Physical Education Program
• Horticulture Program
• MOVE Program
• Therapeutic Swim Opportunities

Consultative Services
Our professional staff offers the following consultative and specialized services
for our students:

• Assistive Technology
• Equipment and Orthotic Clinics
• Behaviorist
• Physiatrist

Eligibility	Students are referred to CTC Academy by their home school sending district. Tuition for attendance at CTC Academy is paid by the sending school district. There is no cost to parents/guardians.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Education Educational Services Special Education Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Youth Groups
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Medical Physical Disability Physical Therapy Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Play Therapy Social Skills Treatment Setting In-Person
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Hudson County Morris County Passaic County Sussex County

Last Updated: 02/12/25