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Specialized Education for Students with Learning & Behavioral Needs
Windsor Bergen Academy is a state-approved, nonprofit private school dedicated to serving students in grades Pre-K through 8 who exhibit learning, behavioral, and attention disorders. Our therapeutic environment addresses social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs, with specialized programs like R.I.S.E. for early childhood education and Extended School Year support. We employ a multidisciplinary staff to provide individualized learning experiences and therapeutic interventions tailored to each student's unique challenges. Our mission emphasizes acceptance, academic success, and positive peer relationships, fostering environments where students develop self-awareness, responsibility, and the skills necessary for reintegration into public school settings.Through evidence-based approaches like the PATHS Program, Zones of Regulation, and mindfulness practices, we equip students with coping strategies for emotional regulation and academic growth. Collaborative counseling, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services further enhance student outcomes, supported by innovative initiatives like our three-tiered behavior modification system and school store rewards program. Our commitment to family engagement is demonstrated through regular communication, parent testimonials highlighting transformative student progress, and community-building events like annual picnics and Broadway field trips.
Services
R.I.S.E. Program
Extended School Year
Clinical Services
Behavior Modification
Related Services
Social-Emotional Learning
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Highlights and features
- We specialize in serving students with learning, behavioral, and attention disorders
- Our multidisciplinary staff provides individualized therapeutic interventions
- We implement evidence-based social-emotional learning programs
- Our three-tiered behavior modification system promotes positive development
- We offer specialized programs for early childhood education and extended learning
What people say
Nurturing environment
Skilled professionals
Individualized support
Positive peer relationships
Successful reintegration
Services
R.I.S.E. Program
Our R.I.S.E. Program provides structured therapeutic education for children ages 3-5 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. Through rich learning experiences and multidisciplinary interventions, we address school readiness gaps while fostering social-emotional development in a nurturing environment that prepares students for future academic success.
Clinical Services
Clinical Services include music therapy, mindfulness training, and therapy dog programs that help students manage emotions and develop coping strategies. Our evidence-based approaches address impulsive behaviors while promoting emotional regulation through specialized curricula like Zones of Regulation and PATHS Program implementation across all grade levels.
Behavior Modification
Our behavior modification system uses a three-tiered point system that rewards positive academic and behavioral outcomes. Students earn privileges through consistent performance while developing self-awareness and responsibility. The program includes school store rewards, social enrichment activities, and field trip opportunities as tangible incentives for behavioral progress.
Related Services
Related Services encompass individual and group counseling, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy tailored to each student's IEP requirements. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with classroom staff to ensure therapeutic strategies are integrated throughout daily learning experiences, including access to a state-of-the-art sensory gym for sensory regulation needs.
Extended School Year
The Extended School Year (E.S.Y.) program provides continuous academic and therapeutic support during summer months to prevent learning regression. This specialized programming maintains structured routines and therapeutic interventions while offering opportunities for social skill development and academic reinforcement through experiential learning activities.
Questions
What age groups does Windsor Bergen Academy serve?
We serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade with learning, behavioral, and attention disorders.
What therapeutic programs are available?
We offer R.I.S.E. Program for early childhood, behavior modification, clinical services, and related therapies including speech and occupational therapy.
How does the behavior modification system work?
Our three-tiered point system rewards positive behaviors with privileges, school store access, and social enrichment activities while promoting self-awareness.
Are there after-school programs available?
We offer extended learning opportunities through our Extended School Year program during summer months to maintain academic progress.
What special events occur annually?
Annual events include science fairs, field trips, career day, art shows, and themed celebrations like Red Carpet Day and Decade Day.
Reviews (7)
Michelle Gebbia
Jan 07, 2022
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This is my first year with WBA as a Paraprofessional, and I cannot say enough about the staff, administration and the children! The support from our team for each other and for the children is remarkable. I have been working in this environment for nearly 20 years in both an administrative and staff role, and I simply am in awe of the skills, patience, dedication and heart that every single staff member portrays, daily! As for the students... their determination, grit, individual personalities and dedication to themselves and their education is admirable! Our WBA families are involved, supportive
Gabby Cupo
Jul 31, 2020
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I worked there as a paraprofessional one summer and had an amazing time. Staff and Administration were wonderful people to work with!
Kris Freda
Jul 21, 2020
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The administration for Windsor Bergen Academy care deeply for the staff and students. They treat everyone as family and the environment they create is ideal for students. They always have the best interest of the students in mind and genuinely care for students and staff The staff go over and above for the students. This school is the right choice!
Melissa F.
Feb 12, 2020
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My aunt informed me today that she received word from this school that I my cousin hasnt been getting any of his speech therapy because the therapist is sick. It's been 4 weeks or something close to that. Being a speech student myself, and almost finished up with school, I know how incredibly awful and illegal that is!! My cousin is almost nonverbal too. We have to be their voice!!
Scottie Cee
Jan 24, 2019
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This school has been transformative for my son. The staff are the most highly qualified and dedicated I have ever collaborated with. I truly dont know what we would have done without Windsor Bergen Academy.
Kim Titmas
Aug 29, 2018
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I have a relative who attends the Academy and I can notice the strides he is making daily. I find all the staff professional and all are looking to have the students reach their full potential.
Erica Marte
Jul 09, 2018
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From the moment I entered the doors of Windsor Bergen Academy I knew it would be a perfect fit for my son. The staff is extremely friendly and are dedicated to help meet the needs of the students. My son now enjoys going to school. I would highly recommend Windsor Bergen Academy!!
