Written by a parent of a Garfield Park Academy student

"Thanks so much to you and your staff for taking care of my little girl over the last few years. Under Garfield Park Academy's teaching model and because of the wonderful teachers and staff you have, she has blossomed into a fine young lady. There is something special about your school and you can be very proud. As a Human Resource professional, I rarely have come across a culture so upbeat and positive as the one I found at GPA, you are to be commended, as it is not an easy thing to accomplish. Everyone was always positive, welcoming and friendly. They always took their jobs seriously and were professionals through and through." Sean Nelson

History

Garfield Park Academy is a division of the Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. In 1992, known only as The Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC), the school opened its doors and began accepting students in the beginning of 1993. Conveniently located in the heart of Willingboro Township in Burlington County, NJ, the Therapeutic Learning Center began with one student and occupied one rented classroom in the Garfield Park Elementary School. Before long, enrollment jumped to 75 and more classrooms were rented from the Willingboro Township School District.

In 2000, the Therapeutic Learning Center successfully purchased the Garfield Park Elementary School and began calling ourselves the Garfield Park Academy. Since then, we have grown to over 200 students, including one of the most successful vocational programs in the state.