cape may co special services school

What cape may co special services school does

Cape May County Special Services School District (CMCSSSD) is a public receiving school district headquartered at 148 Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, operating under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Education. The district serves students ages 3 through 21 with autism, emotional regulation impairment, multiple disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and preschool disabilities, operating two schools — Ocean Academy (ages 3-13) and Cape May County High School (grades 9-12 through age 21) — from a single campus that includes an Olympic-size depth-adjustable indoor therapy pool, gymnasium, vocational facilities, and a media center. Students are admitted via referrals from local school districts' Child Study Teams, with CMCSSSD serving as the designated county-level special services provider for Cape May County and contracting itinerant services into Atlantic County and surrounding areas.

The district delivers a continuum of specialized educational programs (Autism, Emotional Regulation Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Preschool Disabilities) and related services including Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Nursing, Child Study Team evaluations, BCBA/RBT behavioral support, and psychiatric medication case management. Supplementary programming includes the 5-week Extended School Year summer program, Community-Based Instruction with local businesses, the Back Porch Cafe vocational restaurant, the LEEP after-school program, Outdoor Experiential Education, and the Aquatics Program. The technology stack consists of SmartBoard interactive whiteboards, Chromebooks, iPads, augmentative communication devices, and standard assistive hardware — no proprietary software or AI/ML systems are disclosed.

CMCSSSD's revenue model is tuition-based and government-funded. Sending districts pay annual tuition ranging from $41,500 (Multiple Disabilities) to $49,500 (Emotional Regulation Impairment) per pupil for 2026-2027, plus ancillary fees for Extended School Year ($3,100 aide, $2,550 transportation), one-on-one aides ($30,960), and out-of-county placement ($11,000). Itinerant services are sold to neighboring districts at $350 per evaluation. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education with Superintendent Jamie Moscony and operates without private ownership, parent company, or funding rounds. Major partnerships include Aramark (facilities management), Nutri-Serve (food service), JEVS Human Services (vocational), Center for Family Guidance (psychiatric), Rutgers Behavioral Health (trauma coalition), and High Scope Educational Research Foundation (preschool curriculum).

Name

cape may co special services school

Legal name

Cape May County Special Services School District

Website

https://cmcspecialservices.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cape May County Special Services School District is a New Jersey public receiving school district operating two schools (Ocean Academy and Cape May County High School) that deliver specialized education, related therapies, and vocational programs to students ages 3-21 with disabilities, funded by per-pupil tuition from sending school districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Related services therapy
• Behavioral analysis program
• Vocational transition training
• Receiving school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape May Court House

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: Publicly funded school district receiving state and federal education funding through taxpayer support as a county-level special services district
2. Tuition from Sending Districts: Receives tuition payments from local school districts that send their special needs students to CMCSSSD programs. Rates vary by program: Emotional Regulation Impairment ($49,500), Multiple Disabilities ($41,500), Autism ($47,500), Preschool Disabilities ($45,500)
3. Extended School Year Program Fees: ESY tuition ($3,600), transportation ($2,550), and one-on-one aide services ($3,100) charged to sending districts for summer programming
4. Itinerant Services Fees: Contracted professional services offered to local school districts including evaluations, therapy, and case management at rates such as $350 for various evaluations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cape May County Special Services School District operates two public schools (Ocean Academy for ages 3-13 and Cape May County High School for grades 9-12 through age 21) that deliver specialized educational programs — Autism, Emotional Regulation Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, and Pre-School Disabilities — together with Related Services (Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Child Study Team, BCBA/RBT behavioral support, Psychiatric Case Management) and Itinerant Services contracted to other districts. The district supplements academics with Community Based Instruction, Extended School Year summer programming, an Aquatics Program with a depth-adjustable therapy pool, LEEP after-school leisure program, Back Porch Cafe vocational training, and Special Olympics Unified Sports.

Product overview

Cape May County Special Services School District operates as a receiving public school district providing special education and related services to students ages 3 through adulthood with special needs and significant disabilities. The district consists of two schools: Ocean Academy (ages 3-13) and Cape May County High School (grades 9-12, through age 21). These schools offer specialized educational programs including Autism, Emotional Regulation Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, and Pre-School Disabilities programs. The district provides comprehensive Related Services (OT, PT, Speech, Nursing, Child Study Team, BCBA/RBT behavioral support) and supplementary programs including Extended School Year (ESY), Community Based Instruction, Aquatics, LEEP (after-school leisure program), Back Porch Cafe (vocational training restaurant), and Outdoor Experiential Education. Itinerant Services are also contracted to other local school districts. The district utilizes technology including SMARTBOARD interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks/iPads for instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cape May County Traumatic Loss Coalition: A county-wide team of school personnel with specialized training in school crisis response, coordinated through CMCSSSD and serving multiple local school districts.
• LEEP Program
• Back Porch Cafe

Products and services

• Ocean Academy School providing educational programs for children with special needs, ages 3-13, including Multiple Disabilities, Emotional Regulation Impairment, and Autism programs.
• Cape May County High School Secondary school providing services to students grades 9-12 and through age 21, offering academic and vocational programs including Multiple Disabilities, Emotional Regulation Impairment, and Autism programs.
• Autism Program Specialized program implementing academic and behavioral teaching methodologies based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles, with individualized programming, low student-teacher ratios, BCBA/RBT staff support, family support groups, and community-based instruction.
• Emotional Regulation Impairment Program Serves students ages 3-21 with behavioral and/or learning disabilities through highly structured learning environments, psychiatric services, therapeutic services, and strong academic and vocational programs.
• Multiple Disabilities Program Provides educational and related services to students ages 3-21 with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, focusing on functional academics, daily living skills, community-based instruction, and vocational training.
• Pre-School Disabilities Program Early intervention program for children beginning at age three, based on the High Scope Curriculum, focusing on pre-readiness experiences in language, physical/sensory/perceptual motor integration, social skills, school adjustment, and specialized autism services.
• Community Based Instruction Educational instruction in naturally occurring community environments providing real-life experiences for students grades 6 through age 21, focusing on functional/daily living skills, independent living skills, personal management, job development, and adult-service linkages.
• Extended School Year Program (ESY) 5-week summer program (July through August) designed to maintain academic, social/behavioral, communication, and pre-vocational skills learned as part of each student's Individualized Education Program.
• Related Services Evaluative and remedial services including Speech/Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, School Nursing, Child Study Team services, Psychiatric Evaluation, Behavioral Programming (BCBA/RBT), and Psychiatric Medication Case Management.
• Itinerant Services Contracted professional services offered to local school districts including Autism Services, Child Study Team Case Management, Counseling, Psychiatric/Neurological Clinics, and OT/PT/Speech Therapy evaluations and services at $350 per evaluation.
• Aquatics Program Olympic-size indoor pool with depth-adjustable floor (from 6 feet to flush with deck) and warm-water environment at 93°F, providing swimming programs to district students and aquatic programs open to the public for a nominal fee.
• LEEP Program (Leisure Experiences for Exceptional People) After-school leisure activities program for high school students providing personal-social development and transition to community leisure experiences, meeting twice monthly with school-based and community activities.
• Back Porch Cafe Student-run vocational training program providing convenience store services and restaurant experience, offering real-world practice in business/retail and restaurant occupations.
• Special Olympics Unified Sports Program Athletic program competing against other districts in conjunction with Cape May Technical School students in soccer, basketball, and track events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for independent living and employment through functional academics, life skills instruction, and vocational exploration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aramark Management Services, LPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilities management services contract for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028. Aramark provides custodial operations, maintenance/grounds operations, and management services for the district's facilities.
• Center for Family GuidancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric medication monitoring and management services partnership started Spring 2021. Linda Benner, Advanced Practice Nurse, provides medication assessment and adjustment services for students.
• JEVS Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnhancement partner for vocational classes and job training programs at the high school level, supplementing the district's vocational offerings.
• Community Businesses (Acme, Shop-Rite, Congress Hall, Cape May County Park and Zoo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based instruction partner sites where students gain real work experience. Students perform vocational tasks at retail establishments, grocery stores, and park/zoo facilities as part of transition programming.
• Rutgers Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide Network of Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth member. CMC Traumatic Loss Coalition is coordinated through the district and provides crisis response support to all county school districts.
• Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood services management company providing school nutrition programs including lunch, breakfast, and after-school snack services for district students.
• Cape May Technical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Special Olympics Unified Sports Program competing against other districts. Key Club students serve as peer mentors in LEEP after-school program.
• Cape May County Special Services Education FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent, community member, and staff organization that supports district programs through resources for innovative programming and equipment for students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic County Special Services School District: Adjacent New Jersey county special services school district operating the same receiving-district model with classroom and related services programs for students with disabilities. Directly comparable operating model, funding structure, and student population.
• Bergen County Special Services School District: Large NJ county special services district running multiple schools and related-services programs for students with significant disabilities. Comparable in scope (multiple schools, related services, vocational programming) and in operating under the NJ receiving-district framework.
• Burlington County Special Services School District: New Jersey county-level special services school district providing classroom programs and related services to students referred by local sending districts. Closely mirrors CMCSSSD's tuition-funded, referral-based operating model.
• Camden County Educational Services Commission: NJ county educational services commission that operates special education programs, related services, and itinerant/shared-service arrangements for sending districts across Camden County. Comparable service mix and contracting structure.
• Union County Educational Services Commission: New Jersey educational services commission offering special education classrooms, related services, and itinerant programs under the same county-cooperative model CMCSSSD operates in. Directly comparable in funding model and program types.
• Essex County Educational Services Commission: NJ county ESC providing special education programs, related services, and contracted itinerant services to local school districts. Comparable referral-based admissions, tuition funding, and continuum of services.
• Morris County Educational Services Commission: NJ county educational services commission offering special classes, related services, and transportation on a tuition/contract basis to sending districts. Operates under the same NJ receiving-district framework with a comparable mix of programs.
• Ocean County Educational Services Commission: Neighboring NJ shore-county ESC providing special education classrooms and related services on a tuition basis to local districts. Closely comparable geographic context, funding model, and disability program mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cmcsssd?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cape-May-County-Special-Services-School-Disrict-111188120569077
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cape-may-county-special-services

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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