Why Choose Midland?

ms_girl_class Why Choose Midland?

A Culture of High Expectations

Midland was founded over fifty years ago for one reason, and one reason only – to serve children with disabilities. Every day we come to work knowing that our job is to recognize who each of our students is; to better understand his or her individual talents and strengths, and to determine how best to help each overcome challenges to achieve as much in life as possible. And we expect a lot, from our students AND our staff, because we know from experience that a lot is possible.

Why should you choose The Midland School? Here are just a few reasons…

Midland has over fifty years of experience educating children with disabilities.

Midland’s entire staff works to know your child for who he or she is, with unique talents and strengths, and unique challenges.

Midland can meet all your child’s educational needs and implement every element of his or her IEP.

Midland’s staff is trained specifically to educate children with disabilities, and we are accountable for your child’s progress.

Midland is a place where every facility, program and activity is fully-accessible and designed to optimize your child’s learning.

Midland is a school in which students feel safe and valued by their peers and teachers.

Midland uses technologies and research-based teaching strategies.

Midland supports your family and your child beyond the school day, and even beyond graduation.

Midland values and encourages parent participation and recognizes its importance in your child’s growth and achievement.

Midland offers the same New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as those required in public schools.

Midland is a school where students with disabilities are fully included in all aspects of school life, from assemblies and field trips, to school teams, proms, and the school play.

A comprehensive career education program and school-to-work transition program prepares each student for adult life and the world of work.

Midland graduates are afforded the opportunity to continue in Midland’s adult programs and participate in the Alumni Association’s extensive social and recreational outings and events.

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