On Wednesday, May 27, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of Special Education (OSE) announced the release of its 2026 Local Special Education Profiles and Determinations, reflecting data from the 2024-2025 school year. In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), these reports support annual public reporting on each district’s performance aligned to the State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR).
Special Education Data Reporting
Annual determinations for each LEA are based on SPP/APR indicator performance using the following categories: meets requirements, needs assistance, needs intervention, needs substantial intervention, as specified in IDEA Part B regulations, Section 300.603(b)(1). For an overview of the 2026 Determinations, please visit the Special Education Determinations website.
Accessing the Local Data
Local reports are available on the following dashboards:
- 2026 Local Special Education Profiles
- 2026 Local Special Education Determinations
To access prior year reports, visit the Office of Special Education Data and Resources website.
Training and Support
Districts may access various supports and resources, including but not limited to, office hours available by email request, professional development and technical assistance, and resource documents for strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
Contact Information
For any questions, please contact the Office of Special Education via email at OSEdata@doe.nj.gov.
