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Located in Emerson, New Jersey at the Patrick M. Villano Elementary School, the NOVA Elementary Program utilizes a number of strategies and tools to bring high-interest academic activities to our students. All of our teachers are Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT). Our highly-trained, experienced staff creates a nurturing and supportive environment in a semi-contained setting.

NOVA Elementary:

• Educates students in grades three through six;

• Prepares students to function successfully in a mainstream school setting;

• Provides an emotionally safe and secure structured environment;

• Maintains a low student/staff ratio, and;

• Offers students mainstream  opportunities in a general education setting.

Our Services include:

• Behavior management system;

• IEP-driven curriculum;

• Participation in NJ ASK testing;

• Support services;

• Community Circle Meeting;

• School-based counseling, and;

• Close parent/school communication.

We are firmly rooted in the commitment to provide an environment where students can experience success and ultimately transition to become productive and self-supporting citizens.