Regional school under New Jersey Department of Children and Families

The mission of the TEC program is to provide a comprehensive educational program which provides the at risk adolescent with the skills needed to create a positive life for themselves in order to promote their successful reintegration into future school, work and/or community endeavors.

The program supports and encourages each student to earn a diploma from their local high school or to return to their local districts to complete their education.

TEC programs are located in the following DCF Regional Schools:

• Atlantic Campus
• Cape May Campus
• Monmouth Campus
• Morris Campus
• Warren Campus

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Serves students between 13 and 21 who have not completed high school;
• Accepts students placed by a Department of Children and Families agency or the courts;
• Accepts students referred by local school districts;
• Provides each student with an educational program based on the curriculum and graduation requirements of their local high school;
• Provides child study team services, as required;
• Provides New Jersey certified teachers;
• Provides an individually designed education program that supports student’s strengths while meeting academic, social and employability skill needs;
• Exposes students to technology which supports real life applications;
• Assists students in their transition to post-secondary education or training;
• Teaches students alternatives to asocial behaviors through peer mediation, conflict resolution and drug/alcohol prevention; and
• Links the student with professional and community resources.

For more information about the TEC program, call the Office of Education at 609-588-3157 or Fax: 609-588-7239.

Eligibility	Students between 13 and 21 who have not completed high school.
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Education Public School
Payment Options	Free

Last Updated: 01/18/24