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27th Annual Golf Outing

IEA’s 27th Annual Golf Outing is on Monday, October 3rd at the Hackensack Golf Club.

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27th Annual Golf Outing is on Monday, October 3rd at the Hackensack Golf Club.

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Casino Night

Casino Night is on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne.

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Anniversary Gala

25+1 Year Anniversary Gala at the Venetian in Garfield on Friday, June 17, 2022.

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27th Annual Golf Classic

A chilly and blustery October day did not prevent golfers from enjoying the beautiful Hackensack Golf Club for IEA’s 27th Annual Golf Classic. We had a full field of golfers, all eager and happy to play this challenging course.

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in making this year’s event a huge success, including our golfers, corporate and individual sponsors, and those who donated items for our auctions. All funds raised from this event help IEA provide state-of-the-art intervention to meet the needs of all of the individuals we serve, and empower them with the skills and tools needed to achieve their fullest potential.

We thank Tournament Chairs Chris Comey, Frank Lento, and Frank Salerno, and Committee Members Maria Bushman, Diane Lento, Joanne Novarro, and Joanne Salerno for their dedicatoin and efforts to make this a wonderful day for IEA. We also extend our sincerest gratitude to Norm Forsyth, and the entire Hackensack Golf Club staff for coordinationg another great event for all of our guests.

Summer…time for a BBQ!

IEA celebrated summer with a BBQ for all learners, staff, and families on Friday, August 12th. The sunny day was perfect for the students and their siblings to enjoy some fun activities including face painting, amazing balloon animals, splashing and frolicking under the sprinklers, and, of course, great food! Thanks to Master Griller Dr. Eric Rozenblat, and his expert sous chef, James, a great time was had by all.

25th Anniversary Gala

IEA’s 25th Anniversary Gala, held on Friday, June 17th, was a grand evening celebrating the success of all IEA learners and families. The event, attended by more than 200 guests, was held at The Venetian in Garfield.

Guests were treated to a top notch open bar, exquisite cocktail reception, and gourmet dinner, thanks to the expert Venetian staff. Thank you for making this evening so special for IEA!

Our thanks to Willie Wilson, and his band, for providing fabulous music throughout the evening, and his always terrific emcee skills. By the crowded dance floor there was no doubt that our guests were having a great time!

Most of all, thank you to all who joined us for this very special evening! Your continued support of IEA and our program means the world to us.

Casino Night

IEA Boosters Club Casino Night, held on Friday, March 25th at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, was a fun night for all. Thank you to all who came out to support this event! We want to thank the amazing Macaluso’s Staff, Warren Schneider of Evention for keeping all of our guests entertained at the gaming tables, and Willie Wilson for his auctioneer skills and superb DJ entertainment. You all contributed to making a very successful evening for the children, adolescents, and adults at IEA.

Our thanks as well to our event committee;  Co-Chairs Lisa Picinic and Tonia Polvere, Sponsorship Chairs Bill Abbate, Tony Censullo, and Anthony Crasto, Prize Committee Members Maria Almirante-Mariano, Melanie Alston-Balaputra, Ella Benenati, Joanne Dowling, and Diane Lento. We could not have done this without you!

26th Annual Golf Classic

While effects of COVID-19 linger on, traditions are still so very important, and thus IEA’s 26th Annual Golf Classic was held on Monday, October 4th at the Hackensack Golf Club. In spite of a bit of a challenge from Mother Nature at the end of the day, we had a full course of golfers all eager and happy to play this challenging course.

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in making this year’s event a success, including our golfers, corporate and individual sponsors, and those who donated items for our online auctions.  All funds raised from this event helps IEA provide state-of-the art intervention to meet the needs of all of the individuals we serve, and empower them with the skills and tools needed to achieve their fullest potential.   

We thank Tournament Chairs Chris Comey, Frank Lento, and Frank Salerno, and Committee Members, Maria Bushman, Diane Lento, Joanne Novarro, and Joanne Salerno for their dedication and efforts to make this a wonderful day for IEA. Special thanks to the employees from HWP Group who volunteered throughout the day; your assistance helped to make our course games run smoothly. We also extend our sincerest gratitude to Norm Forsyth, and the entire Hackensack Golf Club staff, for coordinating another great event for all of our guests.

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CoVid19 update
During these unprecedented times, IEA is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all staff and students based upon the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Education (DOE), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and Department of Health (DOH). 
For information on IEA’s Protocol for Returning to In-Person Instruction following a Health-Related School Closure, click the link below.