Welcome to SCESC’s Northern Hills Academy

 Welcome to SCESC’s Northern Hills Academy in Sparta, NJSussex County Educational Services Commission's Northern Hills Academy was founded as a non-profit organization created specifically to offer children with autism and other developmental disabilities year around, intensive instruction using innovative teaching techniques. Based in Sparta, New Jersey, the school has attracted attention for its progressive teaching curriculum and various programming opportunities. Families from all parts of northern New Jersey have brought their children to us in confidence that we can make a positive difference for their children. Each program is tailored to the individual needs so that the student may realize his/her maximum potential.

Since each child is unique, every student's program is different. By working as a team, each professional augments the input and efforts of the other team members. There is no one, correct way to teach, and we learn more about each student every day. Therefore, we reassess each student's skills on a daily basis to monitor progress and modify teaching strategies as needed. When problems occur, we do not merely identify them, we look for ways to solve them. We base our teaching techniques on what research studies have shown to be most effective. Progress is tracked and measured. As a result, the low staff-to-student ratio (ratio varies by program), students receive a high level of reinforcement for their efforts, and changes may be made to the teaching approach based on how the student responds. See Beatitudes for Friends of Special Children

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy is currently being adopted by the Board and will become available soon.

Lara Longberg, Anti-Bullying Coordinator
SCESC/NHA
10 Gail Ct
Sparta, NJ 07871
973-579-6980
llongberg@sussexesc.org