February 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently released four new resources with information for students, parents and families, and schools addressing civil rights of students with disabilities, as well as a data snapshot about education access for students with disabilities.
December 07, 2023
The application to seek reimbursement for providing additional or compensatory special education and related services for students with disabilities who were 21 as of July 1, 2023, is now available on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Homeroom webpage.
November 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the release of an updated joint-policy statement on supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs.
September 27, 2023
Data released in 2022 from the National Center for Education Statistics revealed 45% of U.S. public schools operated without a full teaching staff in October 2022, and special education teaching positions had the highest vacancy rates.
September 21, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education provided guidance regarding meeting the New Jersey state minimum graduation requirements by content area for students with disabilities.
September 15, 2023
The nearly $199 million in funding -- including more than $8.6 million awarded to New Jersey Department of Education's Office of Special Education -- for the Pathways to Partnerships innovative model demonstration project supports collaborative partnerships to help individuals with disabilities.
July 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs recently released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families.
April 12, 2023
Vincent DeLucia, the former mayor of South Brunswick and the longtime educator in residence at the New Jersey School Boards Association, will be one of the speakers at the Transitions and Beyond Conference, on Saturday, May 6, at The College of New Jersey.
January 13, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory highlighting key guidance regarding the discipline of students with disabilities.
July 22, 2022
New guidance helps public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline.