New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts
We are dedicated partners in educating and empowering students with special needs and significant disabilities.
About The New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts
The New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts promotes the unique role of county special services school districts as providers of highly specialized placements for students with severe and multiple disabilities and cost-effective shared services for local districts. The special services districts work in partnership with local districts to help each student reach his or her full potential.
Learn more about the Joint Council and its eight member districts.
Districts in the News
County Special Services Districts receive $9.6 million from NJ Department of Education to expand opportunities for students in transition programs
County special services districts received a total of $9.6 million in funding through the Maximizing Post-School Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Grant. This grant is designed to assist districts with enhancing existing programs and creating new opportunities.
North Jersey school named one of the most innovative 'in the world' by Apple
Bergen County Special Services School District’s Bleshman Regional Day School has been named an Apple Distinguished School. As one of only 888 schools in the world to receive this honor, Bleshman was selected for the innovative ways that staff members use technology to enhance programs for students.
BurlCo Special Services Incorporates Educational Technology Into the Curriculum
Burlington County Special Services understands the value of investing in educational technology. District leaders have integrated these tools into the curriculum to help them meet each student’s unique needs.
Paramus School Holds Pep Rally for NY Giants Before Playoff Game vs. Eagles
Students at Bergen County Special Services School District’s Bleshman Regional Day School in Paramus enjoyed a very spirited pep rally, thanks to the New York Giants. Former Giants players, along with the team’s drumline, welcomed students as they arrived at school on Jan. 20. The #BigBlueFriday pep rally was one that students and staff will never forget. Learn more in this NBC New York story.
Featured District Video
Learn more about how county special services school districts integrate technology into their specialized programs to educate students. This video highlights Bergen County’s Bleshman Day School, which was recently named a Apple Distinguished School and is one of only 888 schools in the world to receive this honor.
I am continually impressed by the caring, thoughtful staff at BCSSSD. This was my daughter’s first year and they went “above and beyond” to help her make the transition. I appreciated the feedback I received from her teachers…I felt I was part of the team in decisions about her program.
As I watched from my car, my three-year-old son walked off his first school bus…no speech, required a special diet…multi-disabled. I was terrified for him. But, I saw at least three staff members welcome him…and escort him where he needed to go. That was 13 years ago. Today he still gets that same warm welcome. We are so pleased with the young man my son is growing to be and the school has been very instrumental in this.