About Us
ECLC of New Jersey is an accredited, nonprofit, educating students ages 5–21 with severe learning and/or language disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome or multiple disabilities at schools in Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus. Every student graduates with a plan for adulthood! We provide Transition Services to bridge the gap from the classroom to a job or day program.
Many students stay within the ECLC family of services, either in the PRIDE Adult Program or in supported-employment jobs or support coordination services offered through our affiliate, Community Personnel Services (CPS).
ECLC offers a trusted community of caring individuals to help individuals with special needs achieve their greatest potential!
PRIDE Program
PRIDE provides adults with special needs an enriching program that supports their continued growth.
Community Personnel Services
All of our students receive transition and supported-employment services through CPS. Founded in 1995, the agency helps students find appropriate options for life after graduation and successfully enter the workforce.
Featured News
- Chatham Borough Awarded Major Federal Grant to Renovate ECLC SchoolOn April 1, we started Autism Acceptance Month by welcoming Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (CD-11) to our Chatham school. Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey, Council President Jocelyn Mathiasen, and other council members and borough officials joined the Congresswoman for a big check presentation! Rep. Sherrill delivered … Continue reading Chatham Borough Awarded Major Federal Grant to Renovate ECLC School
- Ho-Ho-Kus Principal Named a Hometown Hero!We are so proud of Ho-Ho-Kus Principal Vicki Lindorff who was honored as a Hometown Hero by Congressman John Gottheimer on Dec. 15! These awards are given twice a year to recognize exemplary individuals from the Congressional Fifth District who are bettering the lives of … Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Principal Named a Hometown Hero!
- Global Giving Tuesday!The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a day dedicated to taking a pause on holiday shopping to support nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities. It started here in the United States and has grown into a global event. We rely on the extra … Continue reading Global Giving Tuesday!
- October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!We are grateful to local business partners for giving students at our Chatham school an opportunity to learn job skills throughout the school year. Preparing students for adult life is a critical part of the ECLC educational experience. Students begin learning basic job skills through … Continue reading October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
- Back to School for our Students in Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus!The first day of school is one typically filled with emotions! At ECLC of New Jersey, the feelings were overwhelmingly upbeat and positive. With smiles aplenty, clearly our students with special needs couldn’t wait to get back into the classroom, and the warmth extended by staff … Continue reading Back to School for our Students in Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus!
Student Success Story
Jada has flourished at ECLC’s Ho-Ho-Kus school, overcoming the challenges of being born legally blind, with scoliosis and cognitive impairments. The benefit of ECLC is the ability to quickly adjust to students’ needs and to draw on more than five decades of experience educating students with disabilities. “They made the transition easy for us. It was like joining a family,” said her mom, Jodi. “They gave Jada everything she needed.” Her teacher says, “One of Jada’s favorite phrases is ‘There is nothing I can’t do,’ and she is absolutely right. Her level of commitment to achieve success never ceases to amaze me.” Her mom credits ECLC for Jada’s success. “They are people that you know and trust with your child. No matter what you ask for, they solve your problem,” said Jodi. Learn more.