Benway School is a therapeutically-based state-accredited program, grades 1 through 12, for students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties (SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI). The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Standards, and our highly-concentrated technology programs cater to the three modalities of learning: Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory–ensuring a high rate of student success.
About Benway School
We understand that incoming students will have varied reactions to being placed out of district. Therefore, not only do we assist them in emotionally and academically being successful, but we also recognize that it is essential for school to be fun, visually exciting, and enticing to attend.
Why Benway School?
Benway School is committed to the belief that emotional growth and academic success go hand-in-hand. The school is dedicated to providing an opportunity for both by offering a nurturing and therapeutic environment with a low student/teacher ratio, small class sizes, individually-paced instructions, and a comprehensive therapy and counseling program. Our approach is one of patience, non-punitive dialogue, and communication.
Interactive Learning
We offer programs and technology that exercise the brain and increase its ability to perform four basic functions that are essential to learning: Memory, Attention, Processing, & Sequencing. Increasing the brain’s efficiency and capacity to perform these tasks has been proven to have a dramatic and lasting impact on students of any age. We encourage hands-on learning and incorporate that experience with an effective game-based learning environment where we work toward a goal, choosing actions and experiencing the consequences of those actions. Our educators strive to individualize programs in an attempt to recognize and meet our student’s needs. Some of the interactive learning tools available to our students: Smart Tables, Smart Boards, Ipad2, Wii Technology, G5, Fast Forword and Great Leaps.
Alternative Instruction
In keeping with the various learning styles of individuals, Benway offers alternative instructional methods in conjunction with the state-aligned coursework. These programs include:
- Shared Time with Districts
- Shared Time with the Ho-Ho-Kus School of Trade
(HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Maintenance, Welding, Carpentry, Business Operations, Computer Technology, and Health-Care) - Work Study Program
(Certified Job Coach) - Community Based Instruction
- Transitions Counseling & Training
(College and Work-based) - Extensive Elective Courses
Fine Arts Programs
“The schools that produced the highest academic achievement in the United States today are spending 20% to 30% of the day on the arts, with special emphasis on music.”(International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IAEEA) Test, 1988)
Benway offers an outstanding multi-media Art Program (clay, photography, acrylics & watercolors) as well as individualized and group music lessons. Students are able to choose any instrument of their liking or they may opt to take a singing lesson. Benway also offers instruction on the G5 program for those students wishing to create their own musical scores.
Elementary School
Benway School is proud to announce our new elementary program. We accept students in grades 1 through 8. The program is a Token-Based Economy and it caters to students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties. Our students are offered multi-modality based learning opportunities including: Smart Technology, iPad2, Fast ForWord and Great Leaps Reading Program.
In addition to the outstanding technology opportunities afforded to our students, we have licensed clinicians who offer positively-based therapy techniques both individually and in small groups. Our nurturing and family-like atmosphere assists in alleviating your child’s stress and fosters an environment of success.
