Office of Special Education Programs - The office
implements state and federal
laws and regulations governing special education to ensure
that pupils with disabilities in New Jersey receive full educational
opportunities. It provides statewide leadership through the
development of policy
and implementation documents
and provides guidance to school districts and parents regarding
the implementation of special education programs and services.
The office is responsible for administering all federal
funds received by the state for educating pupils with
disabilities ages 3 through 21. It also monitors
the delivery of special education programs operated under
state authority, provides mediation services to parents and
school districts, processes hearings with the Office of Administrative
Law, and conducts complaint investigations requested by the
public. In addition, the office funds four learning resource
centers (LRCs) that provide
schools and parents with information services, materials circulation,
technical assistance, consultation services and production
services. The office also plans and implements program and
personnel development activities in areas such as implementing
the least restrictive environment provision, planning the
transition of students with disabilities from school to adulthood,
planning programs and services for preschool children with
disabilities, developing Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs) and accessing individual rights and entitlements.
Director: Roberta Wohle
phone: (609)292-0147
fax: (609)984-8422
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