About Us
ECLC of New Jersey is an accredited, nonprofit, educating students ages 5–21 with severe learning and/or language disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome or multiple disabilities at schools in Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus. Every student graduates with a plan for adulthood! We provide Transition Services to bridge the gap from the classroom to a job or day program.
Many students stay within the ECLC family of services, either in the PRIDE Adult Program or in supported-employment jobs or support coordination services offered through our affiliate, Community Personnel Services (CPS).
ECLC offers a trusted community of caring individuals to help individuals with special needs achieve their greatest potential!
PRIDE Program
PRIDE provides adults with special needs an enriching program that supports their continued growth.
Community Personnel Services
All of our students receive transition and supported-employment services through CPS. Founded in 1995, the agency helps students find appropriate options for life after graduation and successfully enter the workforce.
Featured News
- Leading a Busy Life After GraduationLast Spring, thinking about her daughter’s graduation filled Shirley Liu with anxiety. “We used to always worry about what would happen after high school,” she said. “Now, those worries are gone. Brooke has a more diversified life than high school!” Brooke keeps an active schedule, … Continue reading Leading a Busy Life After Graduation
- After almost a decade of partnership, Andrea Argila seems like a member of the familyShe has offered support, quick responses, advice and resources to Janette Schultze-Mirabelli, whose daughter Natalie is on the autism spectrum. “It’s a pleasure to have someone in your corner like Andrea. She makes everything so smooth,” said Janette. Andrea isn’t a close cousin or family … Continue reading After almost a decade of partnership, Andrea Argila seems like a member of the family
- Students Get a Feel for the WorkplaceAt ECLC of New Jersey, we prepare our students and adult clients to defy the odds! Nationally, only one in four adults with special needs is participating in the workforce. We do everything possible to ensure that all our students are prepared for work options, … Continue reading Students Get a Feel for the Workplace
- Preparing Students for CareersJesse epitomizes the payoff all ECLC students receive to prepare for life as an adult. A graduate of our Chatham school, this year Jesse is celebrating 19 years working part-time with the Township of Verona Community Services Department. He is a client of Community Personnel … Continue reading Preparing Students for Careers
- Student Profiles: Casey & JadaWe invite you to follow Casey and Jada in their final year of school at ECLC of New Jersey. Look for updates throughout the coming months! Casey’s Story A copy of the poem “Welcome to Holland” was placed on lunch plates at the celebration following … Continue reading Student Profiles: Casey & Jada
Student Success Story
Jada has flourished at ECLC’s Ho-Ho-Kus school, overcoming the challenges of being born legally blind, with scoliosis and cognitive impairments. The benefit of ECLC is the ability to quickly adjust to students’ needs and to draw on more than five decades of experience educating students with disabilities. “They made the transition easy for us. It was like joining a family,” said her mom, Jodi. “They gave Jada everything she needed.” Her teacher says, “One of Jada’s favorite phrases is ‘There is nothing I can’t do,’ and she is absolutely right. Her level of commitment to achieve success never ceases to amaze me.” Her mom credits ECLC for Jada’s success. “They are people that you know and trust with your child. No matter what you ask for, they solve your problem,” said Jodi. Learn more.