Transitional Education Center (TEC)
DCF’s Office of Education
(609) 888-7990
(609) 292-8196
https://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/educational/tec/
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families—Office of Education provides 12-month academic services and supports to children and young adults ages 3 through 21. Our academic programs meet the needs of diverse students who benefit from a small academic setting. The healing-centered approach addresses both social and emotional needs and gaps in their academic subjects. The school's goals are for the student to transition to their community school or career as active, successful participants.
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The Transitional Education Center (TEC) program is a community-based, State-operated alternative school designed to meet the needs students who may need a smaller environment with more personal attention. Students are primarily referred by New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) partners which include community organizations, county juvenile and family courts, and local school districts. TEC is a collaborative effort among DCF’s Office of Education, the courts, and local school districts.