| The Tuckerton Campus opened in 1991 and offers special education services for students classified ED and MD. The students range in age from 5-21 and come from Ocean, Atlantic, and Burlington Counties. The school operates as a private day school providing a specialized education program set in a therapeutic environment teaching students the skills they need for a useful productive stable life. Our primary goal is to facilitate the student's return to public school when appropriate and prepare the students for life after graduation. Like our other campuses, the Tuckerton campus is staffed by a variety of full-time professionals, including administrators, social workers, certified teachers, and a minimum of one teacher assistant for each classroom. Our classes are self-contained and limited to no more than 12 students, in order to maximize the educational experience. Our school supervised field trips to places such as Black Beard's Cave or Conti Farm Pumpkin Patch! Student enjoy participating in the Music Appreciation Program. Because students present special challenges to meet their diverse academic, vocational and social needs, we believe in the importance of individualized instruction. Therefore, teachers' assistants support the educational process by helping students focus on classroom instruction and activities. We also implement a system of behavior management that positive student behavior. This helps our students to succeed educationally, socially, and emotionally. The Tuckerton Campus is home to the Coastal Hurricanes - our motivated and enthusiastic sports team. The Hurricanes proudly participate in the Big Coast Athletic League, which enables our student athletes to compete on an interscholastic level. The Hurricanes engage in softball, basketball, bowling and power lifting competitions. Students in Tuckerton are exposed to many different forms of artistic expression. Art is not only encouraged as an individual pursuit, but in addition, students work together on community projects such as Alex's Lemondade Stand or various art projects for sale. |
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Principal
G. Robert Minisi, MA
Supervisor of Special Education
Renee Waddell, MSW, LCSW, SAC
G. Robert Minisi, MA
Supervisor of Special Education
Renee Waddell, MSW, LCSW, SAC
420 East Main Street
Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087
Phone: (609) 294-9393
Fax: (609) 294-2398
E-Mail: clck@comcast.net
Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087
Phone: (609) 294-9393
Fax: (609) 294-2398
E-Mail: clck@comcast.net
Welcome to the Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus webpage. This page is designed
to get you familiar with our campus, give you the latest news, and help you to see the positive
environment our school offers. Our students and staff work together to make the learning process
both fun and educational. Take a look at some of the things our school is involved in.
to get you familiar with our campus, give you the latest news, and help you to see the positive
environment our school offers. Our students and staff work together to make the learning process
both fun and educational. Take a look at some of the things our school is involved in.
| ABOUT OUR SCHOOL |
The CLC Tuckerton hallways have been looking extra colorful these days! Thanks to
the new art curriculum, which incorporates art projects with lessons being learned in
the classroom, students are finding new ways to show what they are learning. From
timelines of the wars America has been involved in, to diagrams showing the planets
in the solar system, the students have been using their creative minds to display all
the interesting subjects they are learning about.
Click HERE to visit our art page, which shows what the hallway has to offer. Stay
tuned for more art projects as the school year goes on.
the new art curriculum, which incorporates art projects with lessons being learned in
the classroom, students are finding new ways to show what they are learning. From
timelines of the wars America has been involved in, to diagrams showing the planets
in the solar system, the students have been using their creative minds to display all
the interesting subjects they are learning about.
Click HERE to visit our art page, which shows what the hallway has to offer. Stay
tuned for more art projects as the school year goes on.
Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus, has developed a Structured Learning
Experience designed specifically for the special needs student. Our School and
Work Program provides the student with information and opportunities to develop
and refine skills for entry level employment. In addition, the student will be involved
in simulated work experience. The student may be placed in a paid job at a local
community work site, upon successful completion of per-employment orientation.
Experience designed specifically for the special needs student. Our School and
Work Program provides the student with information and opportunities to develop
and refine skills for entry level employment. In addition, the student will be involved
in simulated work experience. The student may be placed in a paid job at a local
community work site, upon successful completion of per-employment orientation.
The CLC Tuckerton Campus is very involved in making the students education as full as possible. One
aspect of our program that interests our students are the specials. Besides the usual in-class teaching,
our students are given a more well-rounded education by involving them in other activities. Whether it is
in the kitchen, or out in the garden, we challenge our students to find areas that interest them as well as
learn a thing or two.
aspect of our program that interests our students are the specials. Besides the usual in-class teaching,
our students are given a more well-rounded education by involving them in other activities. Whether it is
in the kitchen, or out in the garden, we challenge our students to find areas that interest them as well as
learn a thing or two.
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During the Extended School Year 2009, our students took various field trips that helped enrich their
knowledge of the area in which they live. One of these trips was to the Tuckerton Seaport in
Tuckerton, NJ. The Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village, is located along the Tuckerton
Creek. This one-of-a-kind attraction, in the heart of historic Tuckerton NJ, brings the Jersey Shore's
maritime traditions of the past and present to life through people, exhibits and hands-on activities.
Our students spent the day at the Seaport taking part in building a boat from scratch. This
experience helped the students in working on a task together while having fun putting together an
authentic crab skiff.
Below is a reprint of an article found in The Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor Leader, a local newspaper
that covered our visit in their August 2009 edition:
knowledge of the area in which they live. One of these trips was to the Tuckerton Seaport in
Tuckerton, NJ. The Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village, is located along the Tuckerton
Creek. This one-of-a-kind attraction, in the heart of historic Tuckerton NJ, brings the Jersey Shore's
maritime traditions of the past and present to life through people, exhibits and hands-on activities.
Our students spent the day at the Seaport taking part in building a boat from scratch. This
experience helped the students in working on a task together while having fun putting together an
authentic crab skiff.
Below is a reprint of an article found in The Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor Leader, a local newspaper
that covered our visit in their August 2009 edition:
"Coastal Learning Center Students Take Lessons in Boat Building"
The Tuckerton Seaport's Perrine's Boatworks was humming with activity this past week as 15 students from the Coastal
Learning Center picked up drills, screws, and paintbrushes and built two boats for their school. Master boat builder Ron
Spodofora and volunteers guided the students through the process of making a crab skiff and a traditional Barnegat Bay garvey.
"They were a great bunch of kids, and they did 90 percent of the work," said Spodofora. The Seaport offers the opportunity to
build these two boats for $500 each kit. The patterns are all cut at the Seaport; the garvey plans were developed by past master
boat builder Gus Heinrichs, the crab skiff by Boat School director Tim White. The Coastal Learning Center students were guests
of the Seaport, which donated the time and boat kits through a grant from the Bunbury Group. "It's about team building and also
building a sense of pride in their work," said Seaport manager Regina Pistilli.
The Tuckerton Seaport's Perrine's Boatworks was humming with activity this past week as 15 students from the Coastal
Learning Center picked up drills, screws, and paintbrushes and built two boats for their school. Master boat builder Ron
Spodofora and volunteers guided the students through the process of making a crab skiff and a traditional Barnegat Bay garvey.
"They were a great bunch of kids, and they did 90 percent of the work," said Spodofora. The Seaport offers the opportunity to
build these two boats for $500 each kit. The patterns are all cut at the Seaport; the garvey plans were developed by past master
boat builder Gus Heinrichs, the crab skiff by Boat School director Tim White. The Coastal Learning Center students were guests
of the Seaport, which donated the time and boat kits through a grant from the Bunbury Group. "It's about team building and also
building a sense of pride in their work," said Seaport manager Regina Pistilli.
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The weather is warming up, and the end of school is only a few months away! As the sun stays out longer
and the days get warmer, our students are encouraged to go outside and enjoy nature! One of the most
important chores during this time is maintaining the school grounds. Our horticulture program includes taking
care of our school garden, greenhouse, and bird feeders. It is a fun job that the students like to be included
in. Here are some shots from our school's outside, and you can also click HERE to see our horticulture
program's highlights!
and the days get warmer, our students are encouraged to go outside and enjoy nature! One of the most
important chores during this time is maintaining the school grounds. Our horticulture program includes taking
care of our school garden, greenhouse, and bird feeders. It is a fun job that the students like to be included
in. Here are some shots from our school's outside, and you can also click HERE to see our horticulture
program's highlights!
On May 26th, 2010, students at CLC Tuckerton will earn the chance to attend
the annual Eagleswood Amusement Park trip! But, can the students meet the
challenge??
Each year, this special trip challenges students to earn stars in order to be in the
TOP 25 students that will be able to attend. Each day, 2 stars may be earned by
all students in the school. One star is awarded for completing all work from that
given day, and another star is awarded for maintaining good behavior
throughout the day.
The top 25 students that earn the most stars will be able to attend the trip on May
26th. With only 25 spaces available, students will have to be at the top of their
game in order to secure a spot on the list.
Each year, students anticipate this trip the most. The Eagleswood Amusement
Park offers many attractions, such as a full arcade, go-karts, miniature golf, and
plenty of rides to keep the students occupied with big smiles on their faces.
CAN YOU MEET THE CHALLENGE!?! The countdown to May 26th has
already begun.....
the annual Eagleswood Amusement Park trip! But, can the students meet the
challenge??
Each year, this special trip challenges students to earn stars in order to be in the
TOP 25 students that will be able to attend. Each day, 2 stars may be earned by
all students in the school. One star is awarded for completing all work from that
given day, and another star is awarded for maintaining good behavior
throughout the day.
The top 25 students that earn the most stars will be able to attend the trip on May
26th. With only 25 spaces available, students will have to be at the top of their
game in order to secure a spot on the list.
Each year, students anticipate this trip the most. The Eagleswood Amusement
Park offers many attractions, such as a full arcade, go-karts, miniature golf, and
plenty of rides to keep the students occupied with big smiles on their faces.
CAN YOU MEET THE CHALLENGE!?! The countdown to May 26th has
already begun.....
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| SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Congrats to SHAUNYECE, this week's STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Congrats to RAKWON, for being April's STUDENT OF THE MONTH! |
| Scenes from last year's Eagleswood Amusement Park Trip. Go-Karts! Rides! Fun for all! Can you meet the challenge?? |
| UPCOMING EVENTS April 29, 2010 Early Dismissal May 28, 2010 Early Dismissal May 31, 2010 School Closed Memorial Day June 11, 2010 Early Dismissal |
On April 30th, 2010, Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus, participated in an Arbor Day event
that was designed to help students have a better understanding of their part in keeping the Earth
clean and healthy. Since April is the month for Earth Day, the students were taught various ways to
keep the Earth clean & what things they can do to keep it that way. Coastal Learning Center, in
partnership with the NJ Tree Foundation, planted 50 trees at various locations in Tuckerton on April
30th. The tree planting was conducted to celebrate Arbor Day in New Jersey. In addition to the tree
planting, Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus, will maintain trees for a minimum of 2 years.
This includes watering and pruning the trees, as they grow larger. The school obtained the free
seedlings from the NJ Tree Foundation as part of their Celebrate Arbor Day program. The NJ Tree
Foundation offered the free trees to volunteer groups, local governments, non-profit organizations,
and scout groups. The NJ Tree Foundation's program has 65 volunteer groups planting over 12,700
trees across the state.
We would like to thank the following students for their time and participation in this program. Their
knowledge and participation today will help future generations, and the planet, have a healthy, safe
environment. Thanks Billy R., Oscar A., Christine F., Jada, Jessica, Sharay, Jeremy, Brandon S., Jon,
Joseph, Kenya, Tayiana, Tyler L., Taylor, Rakwon, and Noble.
that was designed to help students have a better understanding of their part in keeping the Earth
clean and healthy. Since April is the month for Earth Day, the students were taught various ways to
keep the Earth clean & what things they can do to keep it that way. Coastal Learning Center, in
partnership with the NJ Tree Foundation, planted 50 trees at various locations in Tuckerton on April
30th. The tree planting was conducted to celebrate Arbor Day in New Jersey. In addition to the tree
planting, Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus, will maintain trees for a minimum of 2 years.
This includes watering and pruning the trees, as they grow larger. The school obtained the free
seedlings from the NJ Tree Foundation as part of their Celebrate Arbor Day program. The NJ Tree
Foundation offered the free trees to volunteer groups, local governments, non-profit organizations,
and scout groups. The NJ Tree Foundation's program has 65 volunteer groups planting over 12,700
trees across the state.
We would like to thank the following students for their time and participation in this program. Their
knowledge and participation today will help future generations, and the planet, have a healthy, safe
environment. Thanks Billy R., Oscar A., Christine F., Jada, Jessica, Sharay, Jeremy, Brandon S., Jon,
Joseph, Kenya, Tayiana, Tyler L., Taylor, Rakwon, and Noble.
