| YCS - Sawtelle Learning Center |
| North |
| 208 South Mountain Avenue | County:Essex |
| Montclair, NJ 07042 | Year Established:1988 |
| Phone: | 973-744-0615 | |
| Fax: | 973-744-2437 | |
| Email: | ltomchek@ycs.org | Web-Site:www.ycs.org |
| President/CEO: | Tara Augustine | ||
| Director/Principal: | Leisa Tomchek, MA, BCBA | ||
| Director of Speech Services: | Theresa Caggia, M.S., CCC/SLP | ||
| Type of Program/Services: | Private School for individuals with autism |
| Services Include: | Health Services, Vocational/Career Readiness training, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy. |
| Full-time staff:100 | Part-time staff:3 |
| Classes Offered/Disabilites Served: | Autism; Preschool Disabilities |
| Age Range: | 3-21 |
| Counties Served: | All |
| Approval/Accreditation: | NJDOE |
| Number of Students/Clients: | 100 |
| Number of Classes (if school): | 15 |
| Grade Range: | N/A |
| Length of School/Program Year: | 11 month program |
| Private Students/Clients accepted: | No |
| Scholarships available: | No |
| Mission Statement: | The Sawtelle Learning Centers relocated the north program and administrative offices to its present site in 1992. The Centers serve children with by autism from 3 to 21 years of age through a behaviorally-based teaching model. Emphasis for young students is on language acquisition, appropriate social skills, and transitional skills (where appropriate). The emphasis for the older student is on career readiness and vocational training, communication skill training, and community skills training. The preschools have a one to one ratio, all other classes have two to one ratio. In addition, extensive parent training programs and parent and sibling support groups are offered. The Sawtelle Learning Centers present a comprehensive program for children with autism and their families throughout the State of New Jersey. |