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    Overview of the Office of Special Education Programs.
  • Data & Reports
    Links to special education data as well as general NJ Department of Education data.
  • Program Improvement
    Resources to assist in the improvement of special education programs.
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    Information to assist in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
  • Parents & Families
    Information to help parents and students with NJ special education programs.
  • Office of Special Education Programs
    P.O. Box 500
    Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
    phone: (609)292-0147
    fax: (609)984-8422

     Highlights
    Materials for the 1st Teleconference regarding Post-School Transition Outcomes Study: Cohort III to be held on April 24 and 25, 2013

    Teleconference PhoneMaterials for the 1st Teleconference regarding Post-School Transition Outcomes Study: Cohort III to be held on April 24 and 25, 2013

    The Power Point provides an overview of the federally required Post School Transition Outcomes Study (PSO) under the State Performance Plan (SPP), Indicator # 14.

    Materials for the 2nd Teleconference regarding Post-School Transition Outcomes Study: Cohort II to be held on April 17 and 18, 2013

    Teleconference PhoneMaterials for the 2nd Teleconference regarding Post-School Transition Outcomes Study: Cohort II to be held on April 17 and 18, 2013

    The Power Point provides an overview of the federally required Post School Transition Outcomes Study (PSO) under the State Performance Plan (SPP), Indicator # 14.

    FFY2011 Annual Performance Report (APR) and Updated State Performance Plan (SPP)

    Performance Report IconFFY2010 Annual Performance Report
    In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1), not later than one year after the date of enactment of the reauthorized IDEA, each state is required to have in place a performance plan evaluating the state's implementation of Part B and describing how the state will improve such implementation.

    Parental Rights in Special Education

    PRISE CoverParental Rights in Special Education
    New Jersey Administrative Code for special education (N.J.A.C.6A:14) and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) are laws that ensure children with disabilities a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. An important part of these laws provides parents with the right to participate in their children's education.

    Local District Special Education Data Profiles 2010-2011

    Pie ChartLocal District Special Education Data Profiles 2010-2011
    In fulfillment of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), under section 616(b)(2)(C)(ii)(1), each state must report annually to the public on the performance of each local school district in relation state targets reported in the New Jersey State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR).

    Webinar: Improving Student Outcomes: Inclusion Works!: Parents as Partners in Promoting Best Practices in Inclusive Education

    Webinar IconWebinar: Improving Student Outcomes: Inclusion Works!: Parents as Partners in Promoting Best Practices in Inclusive Education
    Join us for a lunchtime webinar for parents and caregivers that focuses on best practices in supporting the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education programs to improve student outcomes.

    New Jersey Request and Approval of State Maintenance of Financial Support Waivers Under Part B

    Waiver IconNew Jersey Request and Approval of State Maintenance of Financial Support Waivers under Part B
    This Web page represents a compilation of materials pertaining to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements regarding state maintenance of financial support for federal fiscal year 2009.