School Funding in New Jersey: A Fair Future for All
Evaluating school funding fairness and effectiveness in New Jersey under the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA). Read the report:
Special Education Items of Interest – Fall 2020
School Discipline is Racially Biased and Increases Misbehavior: School discipline that punishes minor misbehavior may increase adolescents’ misconduct and lead to racial inequalities in school discipline.
New Jersey Adopts Rules for Seclusion and Restraint for Students with Disabilities
On his final days in office, NJ Governor Chris Christie signed into law a measure that establishes requirements for use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in special education. The bipartisan bill, which was passed unanimously in both … Continued
Building Effective Partnerships with Schools
FROM: The TA Network ,The Institute for Innovation and Implementation ,School of Social Work,University of Maryland, Baltimore The recording of the Rural Mental Health Learning Community’s webinar Building Effective Partnerships with Schools is now available. Please access it using the … Continued
Webinar on Providing Education Services to Youth With Special Needs in Correctional Facilities
On November 5, 2018, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET, the Positive Youth Outcomes Committee of the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators will host a webinar titled “Providing Special Needs Education Services.” Presenters will address how to effectively respond to the educational needs of … Continued
Announcing 2016-17 School Performance Reports
Note From: NJ ESSA Dear Colleagues, Today, I am proud to present the 2016-17 School Performance Reports, which include more information and are available earlier than ever before. These enhanced reports reflect the NJDOE’s extensive efforts to engage with stakeholders like … Continued
Resource guide for students with disabilities
Resource guide for students with disabilities
Office of Special Education Programs is pleased to announce
Office of Special Education Programs is pleased to announce the launch of a new web-based toolkit on Improving Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections. This toolkit can assist State educational agencies, educators, families, facilities, and community agencies to better … Continued
The Secrets to Helping an Alcoholic Family Member or Friend
The Secrets to Helping an Alcoholic Family Member or Friend
Scholarship guide for students with disabilities
Scholarship guide for students with disabilities