The latest stories and news from our classrooms, adult program and the Spectrum360 community.
Meet the new leadership team at Independence360—bringing fresh ideas, experience, and a deep commitment to our mission.
This summer, students from Path360, Spectrum360’s specialized program for young adults aged 18–21, took a step toward building future careers by participating in the pilot of Employment Readiness Bootcamp at County College of Morris (CCM).
We’re excited to announce that our Young Adult Program—previously known as “YAP”—has a new name: Path360.
On behalf of everyone at Spectrum360, thank you to all who made A Walk for a Lifetime 2025 such a meaningful and inspiring day!
As we close out the year, we say farewell to two beloved fixtures of Academy360—Mary Lange and Coach Stephen Waters—as they begin their well-earned retirements.
In most circumstances, mosquitoes generally bring nothing but itching, scratching, and annoyance, but at Spectrum360’s annual Walk for a Lifetime, the sight of Western Pest Services’ giant mosquito mascot brings only smiles and laughter to the faces of S360’s students, families, and walk participants. It also reminds us all of their enduring support.
This March, in honor of Arts in our Schools Month, we invited our art, music, film and culinary teachers to share their personal journeys and insights into why art instruction is important in special education schools.
Academy360 Upper School's revived after-school program for girls underscores the enduring value in fostering connections, building confidence, and creating lasting memories.
The partnership with Essex County Community College will help prepare students in Academy360's Young Adult Program for post-secondary success.
The partnership between Independence360 and the nonprofit Nourish NJ is empowering adults on the spectrum and bringing together local communities.
After a years-long pause due to the pandemic, the lower school administration has revived its popular Girl Scout troop.
The holiday season once again arrived at Academy360 Lower School this December not in a sleigh guided by reindeer, but in a SUV navigating New Jersey's bustling highways. This vehicle carried more than just gifts however; it transported a spirit of generosity and warmth, courtesy of Valeriya Litvak and her husband Andre Szumylo.