Somerset Hills School utilizes a multidisciplinary program that combines student behavioral outcome with programmatic performance. The result is a predictable clinical environment that utilizes the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis management to both proactively promote positive behavior change and effectively deal with the most severe behavioral profiles.

• A system-wide behavioral “honors” program for all students and residents
• Individual classroom ABA plans
• A Crisis Management Program
• Comprehensive staff training program in behavior management and related topics

Programs:

• Curriculum aligned with the NJ Core Content Standards including a comprehensive Art, Science, and Physical Education program
• Small student to teacher ratio, in self-contained classrooms
• Classroom teachers provide integrated Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math
• Character Education and Social Skill training are taught directly and infused throughout the school day
• Interscholastic sports program
• Technology in every classroom
• Orton-Gillingham/multisensory approach available

Staff:

• Provides individualized instruction as per IEP
• Creative, caring and committed; low turnover
• Utilizes multisensory techniques
• Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention – CPI
• Continual on-going staff development
• Principal – LDTC, Dyslexia Specialist

Extras:

• Full-time LDTC - to assist in coordination of IEP’s with the sending districts and to ensure communication relative to the student, home, and district
• ESY - Extended School Year Option
• Bus behavior is recognized in the school-wide behavioral honors system
• Student Leadership Council, student newspaper, student yearbook