Thanks to our many donors' partnership with Westbridge Academy's mission, on October 18, 2019, our annual fundraiser, "Hallo-win 8 at Casino Night," was a great success! We are truly gratified by the increasing support that inspires all of us to pursue our mission to the fullest!
Westbridge Academy's annual campaign is underway. The goal is to expand our facility to accommodate our growing innovative program. We accept donations on our website or by mail. Bring your friends and family .... save the date .... for our popular fundraising event! Hallo-win 7 @Casino Night will be held on Friday, 10/26/18 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.
Thank you to our speaker Baruti Kefele and all our attendees at our recent Closing the Attitude Gap workshop. Principal Kafele challenged attendees to look at the underachievement of at-risk students differently and provided strategies for closing the “attitude gap.”
Students at Westbridge Academy celebrated National Read Scross America Day by joining members of our local community to celebrate by reading together!
Spearheaded by Tania Miller, Westbridge Academy’s Reading Specialist, the school has launched a new reading initiative, and the opportunity to receive one-on-one reading intervention to help increase their reading skills.
Sometimes, when a student is upset, they just need a safe place to stop, take a break, and reflect. The Reflection Room at Westbridge Academy was established this fall to offer an additional therapeutic layer of intervention for students. It offers a calm, supportive therapeutic environment away from the social and instructional pressures of the classroom where students can go to cool off, manage frustrations and take a break.
Ryan was just 5 years old when he started at Westbridge Academy. Jessica recalls how Westbridge stepped in right away; they assisted in managing his outbursts, creating a quiet, safe environment, and providing support services.
In order to help children cope effectively with stress, it is important to understand how a child is emotionally and mentally processing life. One useful framework that psychologists often use is Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT), which looks at humans’ essential functions within three basic domains: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Viviana Litovsky, Ph.D., Executive Director of Westbridge Academy, has been appointed to serve as a member of the New Jersey State Special Education Advisory Council (SSEAC) having an impact on the future of special education policy in the state of New Jersey.
Free Workshop: Executive Function Skills In Action - December 7, 2018 - Dr. Buzz Mingin at Westbridge Academy, Bloomfield NJ. 3 FREE CEUs for Educators. Register Now!
