The Deron School of New Jersey

What The Deron School of New Jersey does

The Deron School of New Jersey is a state-approved, nonprofit private special education school founded in November 1967 by Ronald and Diane Alter, operating two campuses in Union and Montclair, New Jersey. It serves approximately 225 students ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities whose needs cannot be met in their home public school districts. Students are referred and funded by local public school districts through the IEP-driven out-of-district placement process, drawing referrals from eight New Jersey counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union).

The school's core offering is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and behavior consultants within a Collaborative Service Delivery Model that integrates speech-language pathology (7 speech therapists on staff), occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling. Programmatic surface includes a state-renowned Autism Program, a multi-tiered Sensory Integration program with a state-of-the-art sensory room and a Tiger Lounge decompression space, Community-Based Instruction starting at age five, a Bridge Transition Program for students 18-21 covering financial literacy, life skills, travel training, and employment preparation, a preschool program for ages 3-5, and a 30-day Extended School Year (ESY) summer program under IDEA.

The Deron School is family-controlled, with the Alter family in leadership across generations (Kenneth Alter as Executive Director, Lori Alter as Director, Eric Alter on the leadership team). Revenue is generated via recurring annual tuition funded by sending school districts rather than direct parent payment, plus seasonal ESY revenue. The school maintains state approval from the New Jersey Department of Education, MSA-CESS accreditation, and a broad network of Structured Learning Experience partners including Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center, Shop-Rite, Walgreens, and Kean University, which support post-secondary employment outcomes for transition-age students.

Name

The Deron School of New Jersey

Legal name

The Deron School of New Jersey, Inc.

Website

https://deronschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Deron School of New Jersey is a state-approved private special education school founded in 1967, operating two NJ campuses (Union and Montclair) and serving approximately 225 students ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities, autism, and Down syndrome through district-funded out-of-district placements and ABA-based programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism education programs
• Developmental disabilities schooling
• Transition program services

Headquarters

HQ city

Union

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue (Out-of-District Placements): As a state-approved private special education school, The Deron School receives public funding through out-of-district placements arranged by local school districts. Students attend when their local public school determines that an out-of-district placement is appropriate, with the sending district providing funding.
2. Extended School Year (ESY) Program: A 30-day summer school program offered under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) for students who are eligible to attend. Provides individualized academic instruction, transition activities, and related services beyond the traditional school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Deron School of New Jersey is a state-approved private special education school operating two campuses in Union and Montclair that serves students ages 3–21 with multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. It delivers an individualized curriculum built around Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), supported by Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and complemented by related services including speech/language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, sensory integration, and a Bridge Transition Program for students ages 18–21.

Product overview

The Deron School of New Jersey is a state-approved private school serving children with special needs, offering a unified portfolio of educational programs and therapeutic services across two campuses. The core offerings include ABA-based behavioral intervention, a specialized Autism Program, Sensory Integration therapy, and related services (PT/OT/SLP/Counseling). These are complemented by the Bridge Transition Program for students ages 18-21, Extended School Year summer programming, Community-Based Instruction for daily living skills, and a Preschool Program for ages 3-5. The programs collectively address multiple disabilities including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), down syndrome, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities, serving students from eight New Jersey counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students have transitioned from non-verbal to verbal in one school year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Partnership began in 2003 providing meaningful work-based learning experiences for Deron students. Students volunteer across several departments, gaining hands-on experience while developing essential workplace skills, communicating with peers and supervisors, supporting patients and visitors, and understanding the responsibility that comes with being part of the medical center team.
• The Falls (Catering Venue)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Structured Learning Experiences providing students with work exposure in a catering/hospitality setting.
• St. Thomas the Apostle SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing Structured Learning Experiences for Deron students in an educational setting.
• Shop-RiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Structured Learning Experiences providing students with retail work exposure.
• Walgreens PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing Structured Learning Experiences in a pharmacy/retail setting.
• Montclair Bread CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing food service and retail work experience opportunities for students.
• Kean UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing educational/work exposure opportunities for Deron students.
• Chocolate WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing retail work experience for students.
• ABA 4 YouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing work experience related to ABA services.
• State of New Jersey Department of EducationcoreOthersOfficial state approval and regulatory oversight as a state-approved private special education school.
• Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)coreOthersAccrediting body providing school accreditation.
• National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)supportingOthersProfessional membership association for special education teachers.
• NAPSEC (National Association of Private Special Education Centers)supportingOthersNon-profit association representing private special education programs, ensuring access for individuals to appropriate private special education programs and services.
• Autism New JerseysupportingOthersStatewide network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Provides information, compassionate support, and training.
• Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North JerseysupportingOthersComprised of over 40 state-approved private special education schools in northern and central New Jersey committed to empowering educators and advocates for students with special needs through education, information, support and advocacy.
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)supportingOthersProfessional association dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with exceptionalities.
• Special Education Alliance NJsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing the 2024-2025 Parent Advocacy Series, offering workshops and educational content for parents of students with special needs.
• ASAHsupportingOthersNot-for-profit organization of private schools and agencies in New Jersey providing highly specialized services to children and young adults with disabilities. Provides resources for parents.
• The Family Support Center of New JerseysupportingOthersClearinghouse of up-to-date information on national, state and local family support programs, services and disabilities.
• Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)supportingOthersNot-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deron-school-of-new-jersey

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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