Developmental Learning Center New Providence

Morris-Union Jointure Commission School District

330 CENTRAL AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974

www.mujc.org

74 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) in New Providence, New Jersey, is a specialized public educational facility operated by the Union County Educational Services Commission. It is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive educational and therapeutic services to students with autism spectrum disorders and other complex developmental disabilities. The school serves children from preschool through age 21, emphasizing an individualized approach that addresses the unique communication, social, behavioral, and academic needs of each student.

The DLC is known for its highly structured, evidence-based instructional environment that integrates clinical expertise with specialized curricula. The program relies on a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs)—to support student growth. Beyond academic achievement, the center focuses heavily on functional life skills and community-based instruction, aiming to maximize each student's independence and prepare them for a successful transition to adult life.

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	24
Black	27
Asian	6
American Indian	1

Black
27 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
24 (32.4 %)
White
16 (21.6 %)
Asian
6 (8.1 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Morris-Union Jointure Commission School District
Phone:	(908)508-1345
Website:	http://www.mujc.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 2

Ungraded 60