On Friday, August 9th Harbor School of Eatontown, New Jersey celebrated their 50th anniversary with the premiere of “A Story About a Harbor” produced by GV CERV Communications. Over the span of several months of planning, filming, and coordination with a variety of staff, students and community locations, the 21-minute film premiered. Opening with a […]
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In addition to the various technology devices incorporated into classrooms and therapy areas, The Harbor School is opening up a new STEM Lab installed with the coordination of Creative Learning Systems. We will be one of the few private special education schools to have this resource, and we are very excited about the features and […]
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The transition from special needs student to functioning adults begins with indicating goals and challenges within the already existing student’s respective IEP (Individualized Education Program), begins at the age of 14. As required by a state’s specific special education rules and regulations, the IEP is usually reviewed on a yearly basis allowing the transition plan […]
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What is Summer Program Extended School Year (ESY)?As required by a state’s specific special education rules and regulations, the IEP is usually reviewed on a yearly basis allowing the transition plan to be adjusted and evaluated accordingly. We begin teaching and helping the student based upon their respective disabilities to acquire and build upon appropriate […]
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By ages 16 to 17, transition will include out of school job readiness in the community. We will take an interest inventory of the students at the beginning of the year and another at the end of the year. They will begin to develop a resume. Job skills training will begin.Travel safety training becomes important […]
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There are few words in the English language better at grabbing someone’s attention than the word ‘bacon’. For Eric Turning, a young teen on the spectrum, this is especially true because it is his favorite food, especially when accompanied by a Capri juice box. His parents, Jerry and Jo-Ann Turning, along with sister Anna, had […]
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The day your child is diagnosed as “special needs” becomes an unforgettable turning point in your life as a parent. From that moment on, your memories are “before & after” diagnosis. It cannot be helped. Your world has been turned upside down and the typical worries you had before that moment will now be seen […]
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Harbor School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! It is a milestone, for sure, but it was not until 2006 that Harbor began its most treasured tradition: Alumni Day. On March 20th, Harbor celebrated its 13th Annual Alumni Day and, if it’s possible, emotions ran even higher than last year. Approximately 50 alumni/parent/guardians attended the […]
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When Tyler began at Harbor, things did not always run smoothly for him. His behavior served a function that often needed much attention. He was a physically aggressive student and the talking point of many behavioral meetings. The staff’s highest hope was that his day would go smoothly. Now, he runs errands, visits classrooms and participates […]
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Our network of special education schools prepares students for workplace success by introducing soft skills at an early age. Often referred to as “skills to pay the bills”, soft skills are everyday interpersonal skills that job seekers need to succeed on the job. These include enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, […]
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