Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Engagement of Parents of Students with Disabilities Continuation Year 2 of 3
Division: Educational Services
Office: Special Education
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Purpose: The NJDOE (New Jersey Department of Education) Office of Special Education (OSE) is continuing the sponsorship of the grant opportunity-Engaging Parents of Students with Disabilities. The goal of this three (3) year grant is to continue the focus on enhancing parent/caregiver’s engagement in the education of their students who are referred for or receiving special education services.
This three (3) year grant program promotes the development of family-school collaborative partnerships, increasing family access to resources, and expanding parent/caregivers’ participation in placement and program decisions and their ability to support academic, behavior, and social-emotional development. The grant program is in direct alignment with New Jersey’s State Plan for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS) initiative, and the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR), all of which strongly encourage increasing parent engagement in schools.
Eligible Agencies: Rutgers Bridge-Center for Effective School Practices
Grant Type: Continuation
Number of Award(s) Anticipated: 1
Total Amount Available: $400,000
Application Due Date: 7/16/2026