The mission of the phoenix center, working in partnership with families and community, is to develop the potential of each student with significant developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum AGES five through 21 and to provide customized, unique and individualized programs aligned with the new jersey student learning standards. Promoting the development of the whole student, we care for, educate and empower our students and graduates so that they may develop life-centered skills which will prepare them for life beyond the classroom.