Education is a significant aspect of recovery, and is integrated into the client's treatment plan. The goal is to prepare students to be on a par academically, socially, and developmentally with their peer when they return to their local schools. Daytop is committed to each student's educational progress and personal growth. Daytop provides four distinct Education tracks while the adolescent is in treatment.

Preparatory School
The Daytop Preparatory School is a special education school for classified students who have a co-existing substance abuse disorder. The school provides a strong team teaching approach for instruction. Each subject area is lead by a subject specialist and a special education teacher. The school offers flexible scheduling, small groups, and differentiated instruction, to build a quality educational program for all students.
Each student is provided individualized attention and support to attain educational goals.


Tutorial Service
Daytop provides certified subject teachers as tutors to mainstream students.
This educational program covers all grades and subject matters as determined by the student's home school district. This program, as well as the Daytop Preparatory School, prepares the students for HSPA, SAT and other qualifying examinations or entry into college. The program supports the students' transition to their school districts.

GED Program
A GED educational preparation program is offered to those older students who have seriously fallen behind in their grade level. They prepare for the GED exam. When practice tests indicate readiness to pass the GED exam, the student is escorted to the test site.



College Credits
Daytop New Jersey has entered into a partnership with Morris County College to offer on-line college courses to qualified clients who have graduated high school or have obtained their G.E.D. Accommodations are made for those with learning disabilities. In the fall of 2003, the program will be offered to graduating seniors of Daytop Preparatory School. Qualified students must begin the program with a one-credit course designed to get them ready for college work.