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New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School DistrictsNJ Special Services Districts Use Technology to Enhance Student Experiences
Technology is part of our everyday lives. While many people use computers and electronic devices for work or leisure, some students and adults with special needs use it as a foundation for their communication and interaction with others. Technology plays an important...
Salem County Special Services Receives Federal School Violence Prevention Grant
WOODSTOWN, NJ – Salem County Special Services School District (SCSSSD) was awarded a $426,583 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice and the Community Oriented Policing Services program. SCSSD was one of five school districts in New Jersey to receive this...
A Look Inside: Gloucester County Special Services School District
Celebrating its 25-year anniversary this year, Gloucester County Special Services School District has recently undergone a branding refresh, including a new name, but the commitment to students remains the same. Now called the Schools for Neurodiversity at Gloucester...
County Special Services Schools Receive Department of Education Grant to Support Student Transitions
Students from Cape May County Special Services School District (CMCSSSD) help with retail and inventory at a new Community-Based Instruction (CBI) placement called Boardwalk's Best, which was added this spring. The staff at CMCSSSD look forward to further expanding...
Joint Council Partners with Department of Education’s Office of School Bus Safety for Driver and Aide Training
Representatives from the NJ Joint Council member districts gathered for a work session to update the bus drivers and aides training materials. L-R: Allyn Schuerman from Warren County Special Services; Sean Daly from Burlington County Special Services; Sharen Dever...
A Look Inside: Salem County Special Services School District
The Salem County Special Services School District (SCSSSD) provides high-quality, cost-effective programs and services to the schools and districts of Salem and Cumberland counties as well as parts of Gloucester County. The district promotes itself as a place “where...
A Look Inside: Mercer County Special Services School District
The Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD) educates and supports students with special needs to help them reach their full potential as members of the community. Like all the districts that make up the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special...
District Highlight: Bleshman Regional Day School Recognized as Apple Distinguished School
Each of the eight member districts that make up the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts utilize technology in unique ways to meet the needs of the students they serve. One district has even been recognized by Apple for its innovative...
Welcome New Joint Council Chairperson, Jamie Moscony
The New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts (Joint Council) is proud to welcome its newest chairperson, Ms. Jamie Moscony, to lead the Joint Council with her future-focused vision. The Joint Council, which represents the state’s eight...
A Look Inside: Cape May County Special Services School District
The Cape May County Special Services School District (CMCSSSD) educates and empowers students with special needs to reach their highest potential. Like all the districts that make up the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts, CMCSSSD...
NJ’s County Special Services Schools Celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prevents employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Each year in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the contributions of...
A Look Inside: Bergen County Special Services School District
The Bergen County Special Services School District (BCSSSD), like all districts that make up the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts, is dedicated to providing specialized services and programs to students with special and diverse...