Announcements/News

**Message from the Superintendent, June 7, 2023 **

**NJDOH Poor Air Quality Fact Sheet **

UCESC's NJSBA Union County Unsung Heroes Recipients


Union County ESC Feedback Survey

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2022-23 Union County Teacher of the Year Breakfast! (Photo: left to right) Board President: Lorraine Aklonis, Special Education Teacher: Barbara-Fort Hollstein, Physical Education Teachers: Rich Horn and Chris Barone, Special Education Teachers: Joanne Porchetta and Mary Ann Cahill, Superintendent of Schools: Carrie Dattilo

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Earlier this year the Cranford Movie Theater partnered with the Union County ESC to provide meaningful Community-Based Instruction experiences for its students with Autism and other Cognitive, Visual, Hearing, and Physical Disabilities.


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About the Union County ESC

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UCESC schools and programs!


The Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) is a public school district located in Westfield, New Jersey.  The district was established in June, 1969 to provide high-quality and cost-effective educational programs and solutions in response to the needs of the students, parents, faculty and administration of the 21 member school districts in Union County.

Over the years, UCESC has been challenged by the growing number of students needing specialized instruction and by societal changes that have a dramatic effect on children’s lives. Today, UCESC serves more than 7,000 children throughout the state.

 Our goal of helping students achieve independence, success in the workforce and obtain the skills necessary for 21st Century learners is achieved with innovative educational programs that address the unique needs of each student.

Crossroads School, Westlake School and Lamberts Mill Academy offer programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Multiple Disabilities, and Behavioral Disabilities. Students from Elizabeth have the opportunity to attend an Alternative High School setting at Hillcrest Academy North and Hillcrest Academy South. Transition services are offered through programs at our Work Readiness Academy. UCESC provides educational services to students in hospital settings at Trinitas Regional Medical Center and Children’s Specialized Hospital. In addition, UCESC provides basic skills and supplemental instruction to students who attend Nonpublic schools throughout Union County.

UCESC also provides extensive transportation services to all the school districts throughout Union County.   Child Study Team support and professional development training is also offered to assist school districts meet the ever changing needs of students with disabilities.

As you can see, UCESC creates programs and services that assist school districts in providing educational support to students who have unique needs. We are always looking for ways to improve and enhance our services and to develop new programs that will provide the necessary support to the student, their family and the local school districts. 

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Prevention 

Union County Educational Services Commission is committed to creating a safe and respectful learning environment for all students in accordance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. 

Click below for the following information: 


HIB Policy

HIB Grade Report 2021-2022

Anti-Bullying Specialist - Crossroads School
Elaine Liggeri
Social Worker
908-232-6655 x2005
[email protected]

Anti-Bullying Specialist - Hillcrest Academy North Campus
Staci Goldenberg
Social Worker

908-233-9366 x3005
sgoldenberg@ucesc.org

Anti-Bullying Specialist - Hillcrest Academy South Campus
Donna Gilchrist
Social Worker
908-654-8558 x4005
[email protected]


Interim Anti-Bullying 
Specialist - Lamberts Mill Academy
John Lopreiato
Supervisor of Instruction
(908) 895-8704
[email protected]

Anti-Bullying Specialist - Westlake School
Phyllis Sandrock, LCSW
Social Worker
(908) 633-2698
[email protected]

Anti-Bullying Specialist - Work Readiness Acadamy
Phil Acosta
SLE Teacher
(908) 633-2801
[email protected]

Anti-Bullying Specialist - Nonpublic Services
Kristin Russell
Supervisor
(908)-233-9317 x1023
[email protected]

Quick Links

School Performance Reports

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School Performance Reports

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action Notice 22-23

District Anti-Bullying Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer 
Mr. John Marquet
Principal
2630 Plainfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-233-9366 x3002
[email protected]