The goal of special education in the Newark public school system is to "increase the participation and progress of students with disabilities in the general education curriculum and program." For students in Newark public high schools this means greater integration, or inclusion, in the standard education process. It is part of an effort to create higher expectations and accountability for special education students in a manner that meets their individual needs. The Newark public schools system has a highly developed set of guidelines and resources for special education, including literature that can be downloaded from its official website. The program works with support from the federal government.
Thomas Dugan, director of Special Education
Newark Public Schools
2 Cedar St.
Newark, NJ 07102
973-733-7313
nps.k12.nj.us
The public schools of Princeton, New Jersey, maintain resources and educators for students with special needs. PRS has an organization for the parents and teachers of special education students. This Special Education PTO works to ensure the public school system of Princeton continues to allot money in its annual budget for special education, especially in the face of budget cuts necessitated by the financial crisis of the early 21st century.
Dr. Agnes Golding
Princeton Regional Schools
Office of Student Services
25 Valley Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-806-4206
prs.k12.nj.us
Help is available to students of special needs at Paterson, New Jersey, public schools through the Project Child Find Program. A special education program, Project Child Find is open to Paterson public schools students of all ages who are suffering from physical, social, communication, cognitive or sensory development problems. Patricia DiGiaimo, coordinating director of Special Education Programs for the Paterson School District, is in charge of assessing and placing students for the Child Find Program.
Patricia DiGiaimo
Coordinating Director of Special Education Programs
90 Delaware Ave.
Paterson, New Jersey 07503
973-321-0639
paterson.k12.nj.us