Developmental Learning Center

Bayshore Jointure Commission School District

55 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Monmouth County Educational Services Commission (MCESC). It is primarily designed to serve students with autism spectrum disorders and other complex developmental disabilities. The school is known for its highly structured, therapeutic environment, utilizing evidence-based practices—such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—to support students in achieving their individual academic, social, and functional goals.

The facility focuses on a multidisciplinary approach, integrating intensive academic instruction with comprehensive therapeutic services, including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. By maintaining small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the DLC provides a personalized learning experience that emphasizes life skills and community integration, ensuring that students receive the tailored support necessary to reach their fullest potential within a safe and nurturing educational setting.

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Developmental Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	1

White
35 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (18.2 %)
Asian
5 (9.1 %)
Black
4 (7.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.8 %)

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:	Bayshore Jointure Commission School District
Phone:	(732)440-1122
Website:	http://theshorecenter.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 3

Ungraded 43