FROM THE CAPITOL: “Renewed Urgency” for Preschool Inclusion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education say 55% of preschoolers with disabilities receive special education services in classrooms separate from their peers. In a joint policy statement, they called for more young children with...From the Capitol: NJDOE Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educational Resources
In mid-January, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) unveiled a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Educational Resources website. The initiative was designed to support districts in implementing the requirements of P.L.2021, c.32, which was signed into law...Student’s Perspective: Josie Badger
By Josie Badger, PhD Inclusion is Fantastic and… As an individual with a significant physical disability, I was fully included in mainstream education classes, and I believe in the academic and social importance of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). I graduated...Snapshot: The Number of Students with Disabilities is on the Rise
There are 6.7 million students with disabilities in our nation’s classrooms, up from 6.6 million the previous year. 13.2% of all students ages 3-21 in the United States have educational disabilities. More than 1/3 of all students with disabilities have a specific...Promoting Student Independence & Successful Inclusion Through Systemic Cue and Fading of Support
By Amy Golden, M.S., BCBA Research confirms that becoming as independent as possible often substantially impacts future success in all aspects of life, so as a student moves through adolescence, it is essential for the educational team and the family to place...From the Capitol: Washington DC Calls for Increased Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have issued guidance to states, school districts, and early childhood providers urging them to take action to include more children with disabilities into inclusive high-quality early childhood programs....From the Capitol: Governor Signs Law Requiring Unified Sports For Students with Disabilities
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed into law a bipartisan measure (S-2079) designed to ensure that students with disabilities are able to participate in athletics, and are provided with reasonable accommodations or modifications, based on their individual...NJCommonGround.org, and the Common Ground E-newsletter are projects of the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
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- The Right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education
- What to Do if You Suspect Your Child has a Disability Impacting Their Education
- Initial Special Education Evaluations and Eligibility
- The Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Special Education Placement
- Q&A: What are Extended School Year (ESY) Services?
- Q&A: Dispute Resolution