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New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School DistrictsClick Here to Learn Why Website Accessibility Is Crucial
Howard Lerner, Superintendent, Bergen County Special Services, and Chair of the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts We are fortunate to live in an age when infinite information is delivered almost instantly. But the digital experience...
Celebrating the Season and the Return of Time-Honored Traditions
There are many things to celebrate as 2021 comes to a close, but for the staff and students at New Jersey’s eight county special services school districts, being together tops the list. With many of the holiday traditions put on hold last year, everyone is excited to...
Celebrating National Special Education Day Every Day
Dec. 2 is Special Education Day in Recognition of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Signed in 1975 While Dec. 2 is recognized as National Special Education Day throughout the country, every day is focused on meeting the educational needs of students...
Carefully designed playgrounds offer fun for all students while reinforcing lessons at County Special Services Schools
Inclusivity and accessibility are two main goals of the eight districts that make up the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts. And, the districts don’t limit efforts to achieving inclusivity and accessibility inside classrooms; they...
NJ Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts Welcomes New Government Relations Consultant
The New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts (Joint Council) now benefits from the experience and insight of Michael Vrancik as the government relations consultant. The Joint Council, which represents the state’s eight county special...
NJ Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts Wins School Communications Award for The Second Year In A Row
A trophy from the New Jersey School Public Relations Association honors the NJ Joint Council and Laura Bishop Communications, the Public Relations consultant who works with the organization and submitted a nomination on their behalf, for winning third place in the...
Celebrating Successes and Meeting Milestones After a Challenging Year
This past school year was anything but "typical,” but the extra hurdles to clear made passing the finish line that much sweeter. The eight districts that make up the New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts celebrated this final...
Joint Council Pays Tribute to “Super” Government Relations Consultant, Judy Savage
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...
Mental Health Awareness is a Year-Round Initiative in County Special Services Schools
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...
Autism Acceptance Month Part 2 – Personalized Plans Pave the Way for Workplace Success
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...
Autism Acceptance Month Part 1 – Relationships are the Key to Helping Individuals with Autism Succeed
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...
Special Services School District Nurses Work to Keep Students, Staff and Communities Safe During the Pandemic
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...