CTC Academy Hosts “Intro to PODD” Training to Strengthen Student Communication
Oakland, NJ – November 12, 2025 — The two-day “Intro to PODD” (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display) training, held November 11–12 at CTC Academy’s Oakland campus, was led by Kelly Fonner, a nationally recognized consultant and trainer specializing in assistive technology and augmentative communication. Teachers and therapists from both CTC campuses participated, and registration was opened […]
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High School Senior’s Innovation Helps CTC Students Stay Connected
Fair Lawn, NJ — [November 2025] — High School Senior and aspiring engineer, Ben Gulleyan—son of CTC Academy Teacher, Louise Gulleyan—visited our Fair Lawn Campus last year with an eye toward creating a project that could support CTC students with communication. During his visit, Ben observed that students often had difficulty using their communication devices […]
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Launch of the 75th Anniversary
CTC Academy is thrilled to celebrate 75 years of our mission of enhancing the lives of children and young adults with special needs, and their families, by providing an enriched educational, therapeutic and supportive environment. From How We Started… Recognizing the need for therapy for children with cerebral palsy, Dr. George G. Beaver established a […]
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CTC Academy Celebrates Baseball Day with Special Guests and Support from the New York Mets
Fair Lawn, NJ — [April 2025] — CTC Academy hosted their annual Baseball Day on the field next to campus. Students and staff were joined by their Midland Park Buddies and Kevin Ulmer, Superintendent of Midland Park Schools, for a day of outdoor fun, baseball warm-ups, and games that promoted teamwork and inclusion. As part […]
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CTC Academy’s Free Brunch & Learn Program at Fair Lawn Campus a Resounding Success
CTC Academy recently hosted a free, interactive Brunch & Learn program at its Fair Lawn Campus, designed for local early intervention professionals. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network over coffee and treats while engaging in hands-on exploration of AAC devices, pediatric positioning, and mobility equipment with CTC’s AAC specialists and Physical Therapy teams. The unique, […]
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CTC Academy Hosts Holiday Show and Donor Luncheon
Earlier this month, CTC Academy hosted its Holiday Show and Appreciation Luncheon to honor longtime supporters, including the New Jersey Elks Association and other major contributors. The event featured delightful performances by Ms. Danielle’s and Mr. Kyle’s classes, showcasing the students’ talents and spreading holiday cheer. Additionally, students from our S.T.E.P. program organized a Holiday […]
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CTC Academy thanks Anya McCray, OTD of Baylor University for her commitment to our students and staff
Fair Lawn, NJ, December 2024 Anya McCray, OTD of Baylor University (@baylor_ot) presented her capstone project Building Independence Together, an OT-led approach to training senior teaching assistants. This project reviewed current TA training provided by the OT department, identified additional training needs, and created interactive training modules which focused on self help and sensory processing […]
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Impact Artist Marco Santini’s Inspirational LOVE Murals at CTC Academy Oakland & Fair Lawn Campus
Oakland, NJ – November 8, 2024 – CTC Academy is thrilled to announce the creation of 2 new murals by renowned Impact Artist Marco Santini at its Oakland and Fair Lawn campuses. The mural in Oakland was painted on an exterior wall visible to students and staff arriving each day and to passersby on Bauer […]
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CTC Academy Celebrates Excellence in Education with ASAH Awards
CTC Academy proudly recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of its outstanding staff through the annual ASAH “Educator of the Year” Awards. This prestigious statewide program, sponsored by ASAH, honors exceptional educators, teaching assistants, and related service providers who serve students with special needs across New Jersey. Earlier this year, Dr. Julia Bean, DPT, was celebrated […]
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Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) Hosts Key Sessionon ADA Title II Updates and Classroom Accessibility
[Mercer Community College, West Windsor Township, NJ, October 1, 2024] The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ), New Jersey’s federally funded assistive technology project, has partnered with New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development to ensure that assistive technology is more accessible to individuals with disabilities across […]
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