Elementary Education

Kingsway’s elementary education program takes place at our Haddonfield campus
and is designed for students with multiple disabilities, from ages 3 to 14. The program
focuses on developing academic and social skills, with related services provided
according to each child’s Individual Education Program (IEP). Related services
available include speech/language therapy, occupational and physical therapy
and nursing services.

Small classes and a student to staff ratio of two-to-
one to ensure that all our students get the personalized
instruction and attention they need.
Our family-like atmosphere provides

students with a safe environment where they
are accepted for who they are. Growing and
learning together, students develop close
relationships with staff members, and of course, other classmates.

Academics

Primary special education classes focus on a traditional elementary curriculum, based on the New
Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Programs are tailored specifically to individual needs
and abilities, as directed by the child’s IEP. Kingsway is proud to provide students with access to
state-of-the-art computer technology, which serves as a valuable learning tool.

Our Experiential Academics program is an option for students who need more assistance mastering
basic skills. For those students ages 11 to 14, this creative curriculum combines a portion of
each school day spent in a traditional classroom setting, and another portion of the day spent
learning functional life skills, both in school and the local community. Students learn and apply
academic, social and behavioral skills through practical, hands-on experiences. For example, trips
to the local grocery store give students the opportunity to handle money, travel safely and work
cooperatively.

Transition Program

In our Transition Program, we use a multi-disciplinary team approach in preparing students for transition from our elementary program to our secondary program. With an emphasis on developing independence, students are involved in activities that provide hands-on experiences in career-related tasks such as service occupations, food preparation and sales. Elementary students also visit the secondary program throughout the school year to get a first-hand look at the next stop in their education. 9th grade curriculum based in NJCCCS (NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards).

Enrichment Activities

Like all school-age children, elementary students at Kingsway need a break from the rigors of academics
and we offer opportunities such as adaptive physical education classes, music classes, visits
to a wheelchair accessible playground, recreation and leisure activities, field trips and assemblies,
to name a few. We strive to provide our students with creative outlets for their energy and activities
to expand their world beyond the classroom doors.

Extended School Year

Kingsway provides an extended school year for qualifying students in both our elementary and
secondary schools. This program allows students to attend Kingsway for 30 additional school
days during the summer, where students receive therapies and instruction to provide a continuous
sequence of learning.