From the Director: Safe Return to School
I am proud to say that months of planning and preparation allowed us to develop safety protocol and practices that allow students to learn in the building, and that keep everyone safe.
Congratulations Class of 2020!
We celebrated the achievements of our 2020 graduates under a shade tree last summer, with full pomp and circumstance.
Forum Student Wins Scholarship
Special congratulations to Sydney, recipient of a $1,000 Joe Gorga Scholarship from The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey.
Thank You Forum Teachers
On this Teachers Appreciation Day, The Forum School Parents Association put together this video for our teachers and staff. "Thank you ALL for your hard [...]
Forum School Misses You
With Spring Break ending and still more remote instruction to come, The Forum School staff put together this video for our students. We all miss [...]
Fun Spring Break Activities
Looking for ideas to keep kids engaged and learning during Spring Break? Check out the links below for some fun activities that will come in [...]
Forum Grad “Part of the Crew” at Midland Park Fish Market
When Tommy, a Fair Lawn resident and student at The Forum School in Waldwick, first arrived at Peter's Fish Market in Midland Park as part of the school's Structured Learning Experience (SLE) program, Peter's owner Steve Sclafani recalls that he, "was very quiet." But, not anymore. "Now, he talks with us, we kid around. He's part of the crew."
Reaching Out to Support Others
Brian Detlefsen, The Forum School principal, has been elected to the North Jersey Special Education Administrators Association (NJSEAA) Executive Committee as a board member.
Director’s Perspective
I am proud and deeply humbled to be leading The Forum School as we mark our 65th anniversary serving students with disabilities. Our dedicated founders were visionaries, thought leaders, and pioneers. While much has changed over the years, our core mission, our beliefs, and our values have remained steady.
The Forum Foundation
The Forum School Foundation that was established in 1963 – about a decade after the school opened its doors – has a singular mission: to ensure the fiscal stability and integrity of the school.
Testing of Lead in School Drinking Water