Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children
Tel:
(609) 888-0101
- Delaware Valley School for Exceptional Children is a small, private, non-profit organization which has been in existence for 34 years and whose primary function is to accommodate the educational, emotional and social needs of its students.
- Our enrollment consists of 25 classified adolescents with 13 full-time staff members.
- Teachers hold the appropriate special education certification and ancillary staff have accrued numerous years of experience in working with our clientele.
- Our philosophy is predicated upon “Reality Therapy” in which students are held solely accountable for their actions.
- In addition to a well-devised behavioral modification program, several supplementary strategies have been implemented to encourage a positive work ethic and appropriate demeanor.
- Academically, our program offers the following beneficial factors: small group instruction; 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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 27 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 75% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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School Reviews
| 5 Best School for kids with adhd I learned a lot from the teachers there even how to control my anger thank you to al the teachers that were there in when I was there 1996 to 1999 - Posted by Student/Alumni - theon |
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