David Gregory School is a small private school located in Bergen County New Jersey approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and as an emergency placement by the New York State Department of Education. It was founded in 1993 by two lifelong educators, in order to serve children for whom there was no apparent placement within their school district. The goal of David Gregory School is to find the best teaching procedures so as to provide our students with an optimal education. At David Gregory School, we believe that each child comes to us with a gift that is uniquely his or her own. It is our responsibility to not only cultivate the individual child’s strengths but also to address individual challenges. Our “partnership for learning” is a core component of our program. The philosophy of the David Gregory School allows for a small staff to student ratio as well as students, parents, staff and school districts working together. Through positive reinforcement, we support and nurture each child’s individualized education program.

All of us, students, parents, teachers, and child study teams, work together in a learning partnership. We help and consult with each other, all while encouraging our children to master the academic and social skills which allow them to reach their potential. We implement an individualized curriculum utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with every student. Our method of instruction is provided in a highly structured yet caring environment, characterized by positive non-aversive behavior changing procedures. Innovated interventions, which have been proven effective through systematic research, are incorporated throughout the program.

Daily school life is systematically structured. Periods of academic work are punctuated with physical, social, and creative experiences.

Our staff members bring to the program related experience in elementary, early and special childhood education, psychology and related disciplines. We have chosen dedicated staff who have demonstrated their commitment and sensitivity to children with special needs.