ASAH Around the State
John J. Mulholland, Jr., pictured above, presented the findings of ASAH’s 24th Annual Outcomes Report to the New Jersey State Board of Education, and more.
Update of Type S Vehicle Drivers
On September 12, Governor Murphy conditionally approved A-2180/S-3000 (Moen, Wimberly, Murphy/Beach, Polistina). In so doing, he has returned it to the legislature with recommendations, including a training program, criminal background check and other provisions to help ensure safety of students.
From the Executive Director – May 2024
ASAH partners with our member schools – more than 120 strong – to carry out work that advances the service delivery system for children with disabilities who need highly customized special education.
Spring 2024 ASAH Parent Advocacy Workshops
Spring 2024 ASAH Parent Advocacy Workshops - IEP BASICS: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW (Denise Rekem, Esq., and Judith Weinstock, Esq.), MAXIMIZING SERVICES DURING THE TRANSITION YEARS (Paul Prior, Esq., Hinkle, Prior and Fischer, Attorneys at Law).
ASAH Statement on New Jersey State Board of Education’s March 6, 2024 Consideration to Readopt N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18
The New Jersey State Board of Education will vote during its meeting on Wednesday, March 6th to accept the recommendation of the New Jersey Department of Education to readopt with no substantive changes N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.
From the Executive Director – January 2024
Over-regulation is strangling our schools' ability to offer necessary and expert behavioral services and therapies. Antiquated salary caps and restrictive rules have made it harder to hire, train, and retain qualified, credentialed staff.
Around the State
Legislative meetings and events with state Senators and Assemblypersons, ASAH members and ASAH staff.
2022 Outcomes Study: A Bright Future for ASAH Graduates
Since 1998 ASAH has annually collected data to examine the outcomes for students who exit its member schools. This post contains data from the most recent outcomes study covering the 2021-22 academic year.
ASAH Issued Report on Special Education Staff Shortages
Above: ASAH Executive Director, John J. Mulholland Jr., Esq., recently invited thought leaders in special education to discuss public policy issues of shared concern, [...]
From the Executive Director – March 2023
Our recent March membership meeting was among the more energizing and exciting days I have had as your director. Our membership is all about people, connections and networking. To see our members live and in person is what this work is about. Top among our action items is our work on staff shortages, a crisis that is affecting nearly every ASAH school.
