The Student Services Department, in compliance with N.J. Administrative Code for Special Education (N.J.A.C. 6A:14), provides instructions in the least restrictive environment to students with disabilities who have been found eligible for Special Education and Related Services.  The Child Study Team collaborates with teachers and parents to develop the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.  The appropriate educational setting is determined after consideration of the full continuum of placements including special education support in general education classrooms, small group instruction in Resource Rooms, or, self-contained classrooms.

Half Day Integrated Preschool Program

The preschool program is comprised of both children with special needs and typically developing three or four year old children. The Integrated preschool program meets five days a week for two hours and forty-five minutes in the a.m. (8:30-11:15) or the p.m. (12:15-3:00).  We maintain a low student-teacher ratio and use a multi-sensory, interdisciplinary curriculum to promote school readiness skills. 

In-Class Resource Center Classroom (ICR)

ICR is designed to provide support services to students in the general education classroom using a team teaching model.   The Special Education and General Education teachers work together to design lessons, instruct students, develop assessments and determine the appropriate modifications and accommodations needed. 

Pull Out Resource Center Classroom

This program provides instruction in a specific academic subject in a small group setting.  The special education teacher follows the general education curriculum in the Resource Room but may alter the pace, reading level, demands or amount of support that students receive.  The teacher is able to provide a structured, less distracting environment and to individualize instruction to meet each student’s needs.

Supplementary Aids and Services

Teacher Assistants work in classrooms to assist teachers by working with students to reinforce learning, monitor behavior, and implement teacher-designed activities.

Related Services

Students may receive additional services including speech-language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral consultation, and counseling, as provided in the IEP.

Counseling Services

The School Psychologist, School Social Worker and School Counselor design a variety of individual and group counseling opportunities for students each year.  Students may work on Social Skills, Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution or special topics, depending on the need of the student.