Written by a parent of a Garfield Park Academy student
"We are so pleased with Lexi's exceptional progress. She wouldn't be where she is now without the tremendous support of the teachers and staff at Garfield Park Academy."
Garfield Park Academy
Garfield Park Academy (formerly Therapeutic Learning Center, TLC) is a unique therapeutic school for 5-21 year old students in grades K-12 with emotional, behavioral and / or learning challenges. We are a non-profit organization.
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Garfield Park Academy is a New Jersey State approved, non-profit school for students with learning and emotional challenges. Our extensive Vocational School prepares students for active participation in the workforce upon graduation in the Automotive, Carpentry, Horticulture, Cosmetology, Retail Trades and Culinary Arts fields.
Local Student Exhibits Artwork at Virtua Memorial Hospital, and Native American Influence Raises Spirits When Tyquan, Stephanie, Corey and Jamir started an art project based on Native American culture
and the healing power of spirits, the Garfield Park Academy students didn't imagine that their artwork would end up raising as many hopes and spirits as it did. Read More.....
Our 2009 Golf Outing was a tremendous success!
The weather was perfect, and a great time was had by all! Click here to see pictures from the event and to see a list of our sponsors Thank you to all who are supporting our children. As the political climate changes, this kind of support becomes more important for their success in schools like Garfield Park Academy.
Also, a special thank you to the Golf Committee and all those who helped put this event together.
Dr. Steven Morse, Director
Contacting Garfield Park Academy is easy! Contact us via e-mail at: info@garfieldparkacademy.orgContacting Garfield Park Academy is as easy as a phone call or an e-mail. Feel free to contact us via the following methods:
Interested parents or members of the local school districts should call Garfield Park Academy at (609) 877-4111 to set up an appointment with our executive director. Referrals to the Clinic can be made by phone or a visit to the program.
1. BEEF-A-RONI 2. ROLL & BUTTER 3. TOSSED SALAD 4. FRESH OR CANNED FRUIT
For a list of the school's lunch menu for the month, please click here.
Our Mission Statement
Children with emotional challenges and learning disabilities can be successful in life, if provided the resources to monitor and self-regulate their own behaviors. Through self-regulation, counseling, and an individualized education, the school can help students understand and achieve success by changing their attitudes and allowing themselves to achieve.
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Contacting Garfield Park Academy is as easy as a phone call or an e-mail. Feel free to 
