Resources

(PRISE) Parental Rights in Special Education
https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/parents/

US Department of Education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education,health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Lots of information and resources.
https://spanadvocacy.org

SPAN's Guide to Best Practices for Ensuring Collaboration Between SEPAGs and BOEs
https://spanadvocacy.org/Quick_Guide_6.pdf

Autism NJ
Helping those with autism connect to necessary resources and achieve their full potential.
https://www.autismnj.org

The NJ Dyslexia Handbook
A guide to early literacy development & reading struggles.
https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/programs/additionalsupports/dyslexia/docs/NewJerseyDyslexiaHandbook_2024.pdf

Project Child Find/ Early Intervention
Do you have concerns about your child's development? For ages birth - 2 years, contact the NJ Early Intervention System
https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/public-reporting/child-find/

State of NJ Department of Education Special Education page
The New Jersey special education offices are responsible for supervising and monitoring the implementation of the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) in local education agencies (LEAs) which include all school districts.
https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/

Sample Letters

Sample Letter Requesting Compensatory Services
https://spanadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RZ-SAMPLE-LETTER-FOR-COMPENSATORY-SERVICES-Basic.pdf

Sample Letter Requesting an Evaluation
https://spanadvocacy.org/Sample_Letter_Requesting_an_Evaluation-English.pdf

Sample Letter Requesting an IEP Meeting
https://wapave.org/sample-letter-to-request-an-iep-meeting/

District Links & Directory

Township of Ocean Special Services
https://www.oceanschools.org/teaching-and-learning/special-services

Township of Ocean Central Office of Administration
https://www.oceanschools.org/our-district/administration/the-central-office-administration