CTC Academy Oakland & Fair Lawn - Early Enrichment

EEP Early Enrichment Program

The CTC Academy

A Non-profit Organization

Who We Are

The CTC Academy is a non-profit school and therapy center which has served students with special needs and their families since 1950.

CTC Academy’s Fair Lawn campus serves children with disabilities 18 months through 7 years of age while our Oakland campus serves students ages 7 through 21.

Early Enrichment Program
dream. achieve. grow.

EEP offers a group-based therapeutic and educational enrichment program for children ages 18 months to 3 years. This age range represents a critical educational point in a child’s life as learning and development are at their highest rate. At CTC Academy, we recognize and nurture this opportunity for growth and development.

Each two-hour session is for children who demonstrate various types of speech, physical and /or cognitive delays.This includes children who have complex medical needs and those who may be diagnosed with cerebral palsy, global developmental delays, autism, and/or genetic and chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome.

It’s Fun!

EEP enhances and builds upon early intervention services received in the home. By addressing the social, physical, verbal and intellectual needs of children in a peer-based classroom setting, children gain the basis for their educational future as well as the confidence to succeed outside of the home.

The children engage in circle time, songs, story time, playtime, arts and crafts activities, music class, yoga, gross and fine motor activities, physical education, snack, computer activities and water/sand play. We incorporate individualized therapeutic activities - swings, therapy balls, adapted tricycles and obstacle courses - suggested by CTC Academy’s therapeutic staff.

Our facility is equipped with an adaptive playground, adaptive gymnasium and more. CTC encourages socialization and teaches communication skills in a small and personal group setting.

Our Professional Staff

The instructional staff consists of a certified special education teacher, a part-time speech-language pathologist, classroom support staff as well as three school nurses. Additionally, CTC enlists in-house occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists as needed for consultation.

The CTC School Social Worker can help parents navigate the transition from early intervention services into preschool. All EEP parents are encouraged to participate in our extra programs like parent workshops and support groups. We also offer sibling support groups that follow the Sibshops® framework.

A Testimonial

“After our son’s diagnosis, we kept waiting for some sort of instruction as to what to do next. CTC Academy answered that question and more. Not only did the EEP program bring a level of focus to my son’s life but his big smile and laughter each day as we would pull up to school is all the validation I needed.”

Not only are EEP students benefiting immediately from the advantages of early enrichment but many progress to our CTC Academy, state-approved pre-school and primary school programs.

EEP Class Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM Session: 9:30—11:30am
Tuesday, Thursday AM Session: 9:30—11:30am

The Early Enrichment Program runs from September through July, however, there is open enrollment throughout the year.

Fees are determined on a sliding scale basis and are funded primarily by our CTC Academy Development and Marketing Department.

Assistance with transition to pre-school is available as the children approach their third birthday.

Development and Marketing Department

The CTC Development and Marketing Department raises funds and awareness to provide enhanced programs, adaptive equipment and to support extracurricular activities for our CTC students and families. To support The CTC Academy mission, please visit the donate page at ctcacademy.org or contact us at info@ctcacademy.org.

The CTC Academy Mission Statement

Enhancing the lives of children and young adults with special needs and their families by providing an enriched educational, therapeutic and supportive environment.

The CTC Academy Vision Statement

Fulfilling the potential of all people with special needs.

Contact Information

For more information about enrollment for the Early Enrichment Program (EEP) or to schedule a tour, please contact Fair Lawn School Social Worker, Del Marie Alvarez, LMSW at 201.797.7440 x3230 or dalvarez@ctcacademy.org

CTC Academy
29-01 Berkshire Rd.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
201.797.7440 Tel
201.797.1039 Fax
Sue Brand
Principal, Fair Lawn Campus

www.ctcacademy.org
Anne Ogden, Executive Director
Audra Hoffman, Director of Development

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at CTC ACADEMY

CTC Academy affirms that inequality is detrimental to our staff, our students, and the families we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. We join together for equality and equity.

CTC Academy is committed to equal and bias-free student services and equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, socioeconomic status or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where staff excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.