by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Jul 13, 2021 | News
Judy Savage possesses qualities that many of us could only describe as “superpowers.” She is seemingly everywhere at once, connecting with policymakers and educators across New Jersey, from Bergen to Cape May counties. And, she doesn’t just connect people, but she...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | May 24, 2021 | News
Although May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, the eight districts that make up New Jersey’s Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts have prioritized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of their year-round programming. While...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Students with autism begin working toward the goal of independence even in their earliest years of schooling. “While my students are very young, many lessons focus on mastering life skills that lead to greater autonomy,” explained Victoria Fitzpatrick, a special...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Apr 15, 2021 | News
Molly Jackmuff, a special education teacher at Gloucester County Special Services School District’s Bankbridge Development Center, says she cares deeply for her students and aims to show them respect each day. Lauren Langan, a special education teacher at Burlington...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Mar 11, 2021 | News
The saying is that ‘nurses aren’t made, they’re born.’ Nurses who care for our most vulnerable populations are an even rarer breed. They exhibit another level of compassion, empathy, patience and care – just ask anyone who works alongside the nurses and medical...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Feb 22, 2021 | District News, News
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month presents an opportunity each February to highlight the benefits of skills-oriented learning. Prior to the pandemic, most students in New Jersey’s county special services school districts strengthened their employability...
