Private School Challenges – An Accountant’s Perspective’s
The April 2012 issue of Commerce Magazine, produced by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, carried a story about New Jersey’s private schools for students with disabilities and the financial challenges they face. read the article here.
ASAH Cost Study In the News
The ASAH Cost Study is being posted on sites online.
How Knowing About Private Special Ed Outcomes Can Make Difference
This article about "specialized nonpublic education" in Montgomery County Maryland highlights the value of private special education outcomes studies and the importance of all private schools taking part in them.
Special Education and Shirked Responsibility
Alicia Brzycki's article on special education policy is at ThePublicDiscourse.com. "Mr. Thiers reminds us, we need to be sure that the starting point for any discussion about education begins with children and ends with children."
Phoenix Center Student Shines as East Hanover Library Volunteer
CentralJersey.com published a story about Vir Motianey, a Phoenix Center student who volunteers at the East Hanover Library and is responsible for overseeing and implementing an important project: Re-labeling books in the massive cooking and biography sections.
Medford students thrive under Y.A.L.E partnership in district
The Medford Central Record ran a story about the unique public/private partnership between ASAH Member, Y.A.L.E School and Medford Township Public School District.
Scotch Plains Mayor Joins Facility Groundbreaking for Newmark School
The Newmark School is opening a new facility in Scotch Plains and the groundbreaking brought local leaders, school administrators and students together. In addition to expanding Newmark's educational capacity, the facility will allow it to reach out to the broader special needs population, the community and educators throughout the state.
ASAH Cost Study Materials Available to ASAH Members
ASAH's Cost Study is Updated for 2011. For years, it has wrongly been assumed that the cost of serving students with disabilities in approved private settings is greater than the cost of serving similar students in public school programs. ASAH's study tells the real story.
Children’s Institute Hosts “Autism and the Law: Special Education Issues for Preschool and Elementary Years” Lecture
The Childrens' Institute in Verona is hosting an educational forum on Autism and the Law. The speaker for the event is Evelina Padilla, Esq., an attorney with experience in special education.
ASAH Opposes Proposed County Agency Coordination and Sharing of Special Education Services
ASAH joined the Coalition for Special Education Funding Reform, of which it is a member, in opposing S-610, which requires the executive county superintendents to designate a county education services agency to assist local school districts in sharing services.
