Academically, our program offers the following beneficial factors: small group instruction; a student-staff ratio of 2:1; positive reinforcement; modeling of learning strategies; short-term organizational assistance; alternative teaching strategies; frequent encouragement; individual counseling; conflict resolution; peer mediation and structured environment.
In conjunction with teaching the New Jersey core academics, DVSEC takes pride in offering the following:
- Vocational counseling to assist in transition goals
- Workshop series presented by outside community agencies
- Individual and/or group counseling
- Maintaining ongoing liaison with parents/guardians and outside agencies to foster progress and development
- Physical Education courses that promote participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Art instruction that reinforces academic concepts
- Instruction that is tailored to accommodate individual needs
- Multimodal education taught by Highly Qualified teachers
- Behavior Modification program with a built-in reward system including a school store and trip incentives
- Field trips (i.e. health awareness, theater, community/volunteer projects, athletics)
- A nutrition program that includes healthy breakfasts, snacks, and lunches daily