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History of The Child
Develpment Center
During the early 1970's, it became increasingly clear to the school's
founder, Clara Litovsky, that there was a great need to educate and treat
youngsters with serious emotional/behavioral disabilities. In view of this
need, Mrs. Litovsky, along with a group of concerned citizens and
professionals, committed themselves to opening a new facility named the
Child Development Center (CDC). The school opened its doors in September
1973 with 7 students and a maximum capacity of 50 students. The Center has
been approved by the N.J. Dept. of Education to receive youngsters with
behavioral and learning disabilities aged 5-21 from local school districts
within Essex County and the surrounding counties from northern and central
New Jersey.
Today, CDC serves nearly 100 youngsters with many more students awaiting
services. The building has undergone extensive renovations and improvements
since 1973. The school's program has also been expanded to incorporate many
more avenues for learning and social development.
Mission
The mission of CDC is to help students reach their full potential as
educated and self-reliant members of society by strengthening academic and
social skills through a comprehensive program of therapeutic and
educational intervention. CDC's goal is for youngsters to return to their
public schools, go on to receive vocational training, or continue with
their post-secondary studies. CDC's greatest strength is its highly
competent and dedicated professional staff who integrates the educational
and therapeutic strategies, based on current best practices in the fields
of special education and psychology.
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