Special Education
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District Initiatives and Policy
The Department of Special Services meets the needs of students eligible for special education, related services and programming including, but not limited to: in-class resource, resource center, self-contained classes; extended school year; speech-language, occupational therapy, physical therapy & Behavioral services. In an effort to accomplish equity for all of our learners, the Rumson School District has created clear philosophies, frameworks, and policies within our Special Education Department.
This webpage is designed to provide community members with more information on some of the district initiatives, policies, and procedures within our Special Education Department.
Special Education Philosophies
The Rumson School District has created content specific Special Education Philosophies for both Literacy and Math. These comprehensive Special Education Philosophies can be accessed by clicking the links below.
Literacy Special Education Philosophy 24-25
Mathematics Special Education Philosophy 24-25
Twice Exceptional Identification Process
Twice Exceptional is a term used to define a child whose intellectual abilities, creativity, and potential for achievement are so outstanding that the child’s needs exceed differentiated general education programming, adversely affects educational performance, and requires specifically designed instruction or support services. Children from all populations (e.g., special education, basic skills, all cultural, racial, and ethnic groups, English Learners, all economic strata, etc.) can be found to possess these abilities, and the Rumson School District has developed a comprehensive identification process and framework to igniting our Twice Exceptional students’ greatest potential.
Please click the link below for a complete overview of our
2024-2025 Special Education Twice Exceptional Identification Process
Restraint and Seclusion
In January 2018, Public Law 2017, Chapter 291 was signed into law, establishing certain requirements for the use of restraint and seclusion with students with disabilities in school districts, educational services commissions (ESCs), and approved private schools for students with disabilities (APSSDs). Information and guidance on this topic from the New Jersey Department of Education, as well as our district’s Board Policy and Regulations, can be accessed at the links below.
New Jersey Department of Education Restraint and Seclusion Data Collection
Rumson Physical Restraint Policy
Rumson Physical Restraint Regulation
Dyslexia
The New Jersey Department of Education has compiled a handbook that aims to provide information to educators, students, families, and community members about dyslexia, early literacy development, and the best practices for identification, instruction, and accommodation of students who have reading difficulties. In addition to the NJDOE Dyslexia Handbook, our district has developed a Dyslexia Screening Protocol. Both of these documents are available for your review at the links below:
New Jersey Department of Education Dyslexia Handbook
Rumson Dyslexia Screening Protocol
