Black History
We welcomed the Diaspora African Drum and Dance Group to our school to help open Black History Month. Through the interactive program, students saw how dance and drumming is used to communicate in different ways, and create a community.
Gifts from the Kitchen
Students in our ELITE program made and delivered delicious chocolate covered pretzels to the Waldwick Police Department for the holidays.
From the Director: We Are All Learning Each Day
Each day, we have the chance to do something a little bit better than we did yesterday. That is what learning is! It requires attention and intention. Our students always amaze me with their efforts to rise to that expectation. We ask the same of our staff.
Recent Curriculum Highlights
Students as MentorsOur new mentorship program allows more experienced students to serve as peer models for other students as they learn work and life[...]
Teaching the Art of Self-Regulation
Educators at The Forum School go beyond traditional behavior management strategies to teach students the skills they need for internal self-regulation. “We want our students to develop a sense of control, so they are more comfortable in new or stressful situations.
Professional Development
Principal Joe Neubert and Supervisor of Instruction Linda Edwards planned a day of Professional Development for staff, with Verbal De-Escalation Training, Curriculum Workshops, Peer-to-Peer[...]
Growing On Us
The pandemic reminded us of the vital importance of outdoor learning. Students learned to grow and care for vegetables and herbs, which found their way into delicious meals cooked up in our life skills kitchen.
We All Scream for Ice Cream
One Forum School family put their son's job skills to the test while on vacation at the Jersey Shore. Aaron's dad approached a local[...]