Hawkswood School

Hawkswood School (formerly the School for Children) is a private, non-sectarian school, located in Eatontown, New Jersey. The School provides educational services for students with various disabilities (such as autism) and support for their families.

Hawkswood School
Address
270 Industrial Way West

Eatontown
,
Monmouth
,
New Jersey
07724

United States
Information
Typespecial needs education
Founded1976
Statusactive
NCES School IDA9104474[1].
AdministratorVincent Renda
PrincipalAndrew Orefice
Teaching staff19 (full time equivalents)
GenderCoeducational
Age3 to 21
Enrollment155 (26 Jul 2014)
Student to teacher ratio7.9
Hours in school day5.5
Classrooms22
Campus size5.5
Campus typesuburban
Annual tuitionSchool districts pay all tuition and transportation
AffiliationNational Association of Private Special Education Centers, Family Resource Association, Inc. of Monmouth County
Websitehawkswoodschool.net

Hawkswood School is owned by Hawkswood, Inc. The School is fully accredited by the state of New Jersey and a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers. Hawkswood School provides an array of programs from pre-kindergarten to life preparedness classes for students, ages 3 – 21. Many nearby public school districts contract with Hawkswood School to provide educational services to students who might be underserved by the public school districts.[2][3][4][5]

In December 2011, New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno visited Hawkswood School, presenting the school as an example of high-quality education for students with educational disabilities.[6]

References
  1. "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Hawkswood School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Jul 26, 2014.
  2. "HAWKSWOOD SCHOOL (FORMERLY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN)". Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities (In State). Trenton, NJ: NJ Department of Education. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 26 Jul 2014.
  3. "Hawkswood School". Membership Directory. Hamilton Square, NJ: ASAH. Retrieved 26 Jul 2014.
  4. "Hawkswood School". NAPSEC Membership Directory. NAPSEC. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  5. "FRA's TECHConnection is expanding its services, offering new classes, increased programs and days in a NEW LOCATION!". Independent Living Connections. Shrewsbury, NJ: Family Resource Associates, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  6. "Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Continues Statewide "Season of Service" with Visit to Holiday Express Event at the Hawkswood School in Eatontown". State of New Jersey. 6 Dec 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2014. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today visited the Hawkswood School in Eatontown to participate in its annual Christmas program for special needs children and young adults. *** The Hawkswood School, formerly the School for Children, is a leading provider of high-quality educational services for children and young people, ages 3 to 21, with autism and other complex disabilities. Since its opening in 1976, its services have helped support and enrich the lives of over 3,000 students.


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