| Educational Partnership for Instructing Children |
| 238 North Farview Ave | County:Bergen |
| Paramus, NJ 07652 | Year Established:1997 |
| Phone: | 201-576-0600 | |
| Fax: | 201-576-0699 | |
| Email: | epic@epicschool.org | Web-Site:www.epicschool.org |
| Executive Director: | Dr. Peter F. Gerhardt | 201-576-0600 - Extension 303 | |
| Principal: | Jennifer Kaufman | 201-576-0600 - Extension 303 | |
| Clinical Director: | Paul Argott, Ph.D., BCBA-D | 201-576-0600 - Extension 318 | |
| Type of Program/Services: | School uses Applied Behavior Analysis methodology for children with a diagnosis of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. |
| Services Include: |
| Full-time staff:34 | Part-time staff:1 |
| Classes Offered/Disabilites Served: | All classes offered follow an ABA format focusing on communication skills, cognitive skills, academic skills, social skills, self-care skills, community skills, gross and fine motor skills |
| Age Range: | Ages 3-21 |
| Counties Served: | Northern NJ |
| Approval/Accreditation: | New Jersey Department of Education |
| Number of Students/Clients: | 26 |
| Number of Classes (if school): | 6 |
| Grade Range: | Ages 3-21 |
| Length of School/Program Year: | 210 |
| Private Students/Clients accepted: | Yes |
| Scholarships available: | No |
| Mission Statement: | Epic is dedicated to providing the best educational experiences possible for children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder using the higly effective and scientifically documented method of appplied behavior analysis to teach new skills and increase adaptive behaviors. This data-based approach provides the kind of environment in which each individual can attain his or her full potential. |