Special Education
WelcomeWelcome to the Department of Special Education where our goal is to deliver quality education to students with special needs ages 3 to 21 through a continuum of services in the least restrictive environment possible. Our staff consists of an Executive Director, Supervisors, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultants, Special Education Teachers, as well as Instructional and Personal Assistants. Related service providers include Speech Language Specialists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Behaviorists, and Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf. We encourage the active participation of parents through our Special Education Advisory Council. The Council meets quarterly and provides opportunities for parents and community members to offer input to the district on special education issues. We look forward to working with you to achieve each student’s educational and career goals. Core Beliefs and Educational PhilosophyWe believe that all students are capable of learning through a shared responsibility of students, families, educators and community which is critical to the student’s success. We believe that each student has a right to an environment that is accessible, emotionally nurturing, physically safe, purposefully engaging, and intellectually challenging thereby preparing all children for the college and career of their choosing. Parent Resources:Parental Rights for Special Education
DDS NJ Division of Disability Services DDS Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
NJ DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities Office on Autism
ResourcesNew Jersey Resources 2020-2021 Directory is the annual edition published by the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Disability Services (DDS). The Directory is intended to be a comprehensive resource identifying programs and services to individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and advocates. Project CHILD FIND is a free referral service and public awareness campaign to assist in the identification of unserved/underserved youth with a delay or disability from birth through twenty-one years of age. Passaic County Youth Resource Directory
Special Education IEP Process
Community Resources
Teacher ResourcesInstructional Resources Rubrics http://edtechteacher.org/assessment/ http://ldaamerica.org/educators/
Graphic Organizers/Classroom Materials http://edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm https://www.teachervision.com/special-education/teacher-resources/6640.html http://teacher.scholastic.com/resources-for-teachers/
Professional Development
Home InstructionSabrina Tigney-Gerald
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