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Summer, with its warm weather and relaxed pace, holds the promise of endless fun and adventure. However, for families with children with special needs, the break from the structure of school routine can present unique challenges. While the summer months offer ample opportunities for sensory-rich activities, maintaining a sense of consistency and structure is crucial […]
We are thrilled to share that Julie Mower, Executive Director of The Phoenix Center, has been featured on Mosaic with a compelling OpEd highlighting the importance of celebrating diverse graduation success stories, especially those of students with autism and multiple disabilities. In this insightful piece, Julie emphasizes that while traditional graduation milestones often involve college […]
We’re excited to share some wonderful news: The Phoenix Center was recently featured on News 12 for our groundbreaking use of virtual reality technology in the classroom! In a recent article titled “Nutley school uses virtual reality to help children with neurodiversity succeed in the real world”, Amanda Eustice explores how we’re harnessing the power […]
The Phoenix Center’s Journey to Foster Understanding & Friendship The Phoenix Center (TPC) is pioneering efforts to foster inclusion and enhance social skills among students from different backgrounds through a series of engaging and educational events. Tracy Hanna, MSW, LSW and a dedicated school social worker at The Phoenix Center, has played a pivotal role […]
Celebrating the Return of a Remarkable Educator to The Phoenix Center: At TPC, we have been highly regarded as a school that grows great educators. Recently, we witnessed a heartwarming homecoming. Lisa Lyons, who started her career as a teacher at TPC (in the mid-90s), and is now an an educational consultant and a sought-after […]
