Special Education
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Special Education Parent Resources
The Rumson School District is committed to providing parents, guardians, and community stakeholders with resources aimed at enhancing understanding of all things Special Education. The Parent Resources web page serves as a one-stop shop for information and resources such as key terms, the early intervention process, New Jersey Department of Education quick links, and more.
Please take time to review the resources below
SEPAG: Special Education Parent Advisory Group
The Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) for Rumson School District is a collaborative platform designed to support parents and guardians of students with special needs within our community.The purpose of SEPAG is to empower and support parents and guardians of students with special needs, to advocate for the inclusion, equity, and success of all students within the Rumson School District.
For more Information on SEPAG, please visit the link below
SEPAG: Special Education Parent Advisory Group Overview
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) is a statewide network of parents (mothers, fathers, and caregivers) supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, mental health challenges and special health needs. Through SPAN, trained support parents offer emotional support and information and act as a valuable resource to families. SPAN prides itself on offering assistance in learning the necessary skills to help parents face the challenges of raising their children.
For more information please visit the link below:
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Special Education Key Terms and Definitions
Our district recognizes that there are Key Terms and Definitions that are specific to the field of Special Education. In an effort to inform parents and provide a pathway to understanding, we have provided a list of Special Education Key Terms and Definitions, as well as a comprehensive list of key terms compiled by the United States Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) Division.
To access these comprehensive lists of Key Terms and Definitions please select the desired link below:
Rumson School District Special Education Key Terms and Definitions
Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) Key Terms and Definitions
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Links
The NJDOE is committed to providing parents and stakeholders with a plethora of information and resources within the realm of Special Education. The links below, from the New Jersey Department of Education, contain information on state Special Education policy and early intervention and identification protocols.
For more information, please select the desired link below:
NJDOE Office of Special Education
New Jersey Early Intervention Process
