Mosaics & Murals Tell Stories of Hope at GPA
Students at Garfield Park Academy in WIllingboro, NJ have been working with students at Garfield Park Academy, piecing together shards of broken glass and tile to tell stories of shared hope.
Wiggle Room Helps Make Learning Easier
For many students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism, excess physical energy can be distracting in the classroom. When the expectation is that students remain still and seated, sensory integration dysregulation issues can look like a behavioral problem. GPA has helped solve the problem with new sensory-friendly classrooms.
Momentum Transition Program Internship
Twice a week, Dan, who is on track for a June, 2017 graduation, dons his uniform to go to Meineke. There, he works under the supervision of another mechanic as an intern. A job coach from GPA attends with him, helping Dan adjust to new situations, and acting as a ‘go-between” to help him problem-solve and interpret work situations.
GPA’s TFA 2016 Agency Distinguished Practitioner of the Year
Garfield Park Academy Teacher Suzanne Sedarat has been awarded the Teaching-Family Association's Agency Distinguished Practitioner of the Year Award.
GPA’s Brittany Harmening Named West Jersey Reading Council President
On May 25, 2016, Brittany Harmening was installed as the new president elect [...]
GPA & STEPS Program at Autism NJ Conference
Our program staff and administrators were on hand at the 2015 Autism NJ [...]
Handbag Bingo Event is Coming
Don't miss our upcoming Handbag Bingo Event! Please join us for the fun. [...]
Navy Seal Presentation at GPA
US Navy Seal E5 Operations Specialist Gregory Borger recently delivered a presentation to [...]
GPA’s 2014-15 Teachers of the Year
GPA is proud to recognize the following individuals for the valuable roles they [...]
United States Air Force Reservist Visits GPA
Staff Sergeant Ricklin Harmening, member of the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, came to [...]