Regional school under New Jersey Department of Children and Families

The mission of the TEC program is to provide a comprehensive educational program which provides the at risk adolescent with the skills needed to create a positive life for themselves in order to promote their successful reintegration into future school, work and/or community endeavors.

The year-round program supports and encourages each student to earn a diploma from their local high school or to return to their local districts to complete their education.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Serves students between 13 and 21 who have not completed high school;
• Accepts students placed by a Department of Children and Families agency or the courts;
• Accepts students referred by local school districts;
• Provides each student with an educational program based on the curriculum and graduation requirements of their local high school;
• Provides child study team services, as required;
• Provides New Jersey certified teachers;
• Provides an individually designed education program that supports students’ strengths while meeting academic, social, and employability skill needs;
• Exposes students to technology which supports real-life applications;
• Assists students in their transition to post-secondary education or training;
• Teaches students alternatives to antisocial behaviors through peer mediation, conflict resolution and drug/alcohol prevention; and
• Links the student with professional and community resources.

For more information about the TEC program, call Monmouth County's DCF Regional School at (732)493-4470.

Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Education Public School
Payment Types	Free
Areas Served	Middlesex County Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 10/07/26