Increasing the dialogue among stakeholders in New Jersey’s special education system

A virtual roundtable exploring how to serve the needs of special education students in a changed landscape.

NJ Spotlight Virtual Roundtable video grab

While this video is longer than our usual Watch This features, this NJ Spotlight virtual roundtable is a must see.

With remote learning having become the norm in New Jersey and across the country, the need for differentiated modes and practices for students with disabilities has become clear.

NJ Spotlight’s April 28, 2020 virtual roundtable explores how to serve the special education community, the state’s role in monitoring the fulfillment of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and how parents can adapt to our changed educational landscape.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Peggy McDonald, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Student Services, New Jersey Department of Education
  • Dr. Kim Buxenbaum, Director, Office of Special Education, New Jersey Department of Education
  • Karen F. Edler, Of Counsel, Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C.
  • Lynda Shanahan, Special Educator, Pennsauken High School; member, NJ Special Education Advisory Council