Child Study Team Office
(201) 440-2965
Staff Members
Chairperson/Social Worker………………………...… Ms. Tricia Smith
Learning Consultant……………………………...…….. Mrs. Sharon Nirenberg
School Psychologist……………………….....………… Ms. Bonnie Kraft
The purpose
of the Special Services Department is to provide an appropriate education
for students with disabilities, in the least restrictive environment, that
will enable them to reach their potential, and to become functioning members
of society. To the maximum extent possible, students with disabilities will
be provided the opportunity to be educated with age-appropriate non-disabled
peers and will receive all necessary supports and services to benefit from
their educational program.
The Special Services Department includes special education teachers, child
study team members, speech/language specialists, related services providers,
and teacher assistants. Together we plan and provide educational programs
for students with disabilities in partnership with general education staff,
administration and parents. We believe that each child has value and the
ability to learn. It is our responsibility, along with the general education
staff, to foster within each child the belief in that value through
discovering their talents, developing their skills, and encouraging
self-confidence and independence. We believe that parents are a valuable and
an essential part of the education process and that their aspirations for
and insights about their children are important for us to understand as we
plan together for their educational program.
The Child Study Team is responsible for the identification, evaluation and determination of eligibility for students with disabilities. The Child Study Team is also responsible for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of each classified pupils’ Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.).A parent may initiate a referral for a Child Study Team evaluation on behalf of their child. Parents should contact the Child Study Team Chairperson at (201) 440-2965 to pursue this process or to discuss any concerns a parent may have about their child’s academic, social, or behavioral development.
PROJECT CHILD FIND
Do you have or know a child under the age of five with a physical, cognitive or emotional difficulty? Your school’s Child Find Program can help with a free screening and special educational programs.
Have the child’s parents contact the school’s Child Study Team today. If we can find these youngsters, we can help them.
www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/
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