New Jersey State Senate Recognizes Hawkswood School On Fortieth Anniversary Celebration

Eatontown, NJ – The New Jersey Senate recently recognized Hawkswood School, a state-approved private special education school in Eatontown, as it celebrated its 40-year anniversary of providing exceptional services to students with disabilities. The proclamation, signed by Senate President Steven Sweeney, identifies Hawkswood School as adding to the ‘strength, success, and vitality of the community.’

Since 1976, Hawkswood School has been a respected provider of high quality special education services to children ages 3-21 with autism and other complex, multiple disabilities. With the mission of fostering empowered and contributing members to their families and communities, Hawkswood School has successfully provided a comprehensive and individualized education for all of its students.

In commemoration of its ruby anniversary, Hawkswood School invited testimonial statements from teachers, service providers, parents, and students to illustrate the impact of the school’s programs on the student’s lives.

“Hawkswood School is an amazing place…each and every student is treated with dignity, patience, kindness and the utmost respect,” wrote one parent.

Lori Marshall, a teacher with the school since 1999, wrote: “Every day at Hawkswood School is incredible. The staff motivates, empowers and collaborates to make each and every day transformative for our students.”

These and the comments of 38 others have been compiled into 40 Years, 40 Lives, a collection of testimonials and pictures celebrating the transformative influence Hawkswood School has had in the lives of its many students and others touched by the school.

“For the last four decades, parents and school leaders in our area have trusted Hawkswood School with the special education of children who need us,” said Vincent Renda, school director. “I am deeply humbled by the many heartfelt testimonials about the impact of our work. Our school community thrives because of our strong foundation. Here, each person with all their diversity is respected, valued, and supported to reach their full potential,” he added.

The 40 years, 40 Lives commemorative booklet and Senate proclamation can be viewed on the school’s website, hawkswoodschool.net.

ABOUT: Hawkswood School is a New Jersey State-approved private school providing specialized classrooms for students ages 3-21 with autism and multiple disabilities. The program includes an academic curriculum fully aligned with New Jersey’s Core curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core, innovative technology, a full array of specialized therapies, a community-based transition program, and a Snoezelen sensory room. Students are placed by their local school district and attend at no cost to parents. For more information please visit: hawkswoodschool.net or call 732-542-2525.