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Special Education
The Special Education module in NJSLEDS is accessible year-round, 24/7, with brief interruptions only for scheduled maintenance. Districts are encouraged to regularly update and maintain their special education data to ensure accuracy and compliance with state requirements.
Special Education User Resources
The NJSLEDS Special Education User Resources are designed to assist districts in navigating and fulfilling reporting requirements throughout the school year. Access the tools and guidance you need to manage special education data effectively. This page provides key user resources, submission templates, field definitions, and more to support your reporting responsibilities. More helpful resources for your special education submission can be found in Key Documents.
Data Handbook
The Special Education Data Handbook provides year-round guidance for managing special education data and collecting valid data to help educators make timely, cost-effective decisions. It includes definitions and standards to ensure consistency, uniformity, and clarity in special education data management.
Submission Layouts
Download our submission templates to ensure compliance with NJDOE requirements.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the submission process, data field definitions, and reporting guidelines.
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Special Education Special Scenarios
To support districts in accurately reporting Special Education data in NJSLEDS, the Special Education Special Scenarios guide outlines common scenarios and clarifies how and when students should be included in or excluded from the submission.
The scenarios cover new referrals, eligibility determinations, parental consent outcomes, and snapshot date considerations. This resource complements the Special Education Data Handbook by providing practical examples to help reduce confusion and ensure consistent, high-quality data reporting across districts.
