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.
Advocates, parents, teachers and administrators are talking more lately about when educational inclusion for children with disabilities may be appropriate, and when it may not be.
Administrators at private special education schools are concerned that public school's in-house programs are doing what some chidlren with disabilities need.
The rise of public school special education programs for children with disabilities have sparked worries among parents, special-needs advocates and private school administrators who assert the districts are motivated primarily by money and cannot provide the services the children need.
School districts have used ‘outsourcing’ as a way to cut costs, and districts have begun to outsource direct services - including paraprofessional support for students with disabilities - with mixed results.
Eden Autism Services has recently launched two online learning communities specifically designed for teachers.
Newmark School 8th grade graduation luncheon at Cafe Vivace in Plainfield. (from left) Mekkah Woodard from Elizabeth, Alyssa Figliano from Bridgewater, and Peter Gagnon [...]
Mike Martin and Katina Anson work on one of his paintings Student Mike Martin and his work in the Arts Access Program at [...]
Diane Haderthauer of ECLC is ASAH’s "Educator of the Year". She is also profiled in this article appearing in the Ridgewood Patch. Ms. Haderthauer was [...]
Warren Committeewoman Carolann Garafola's day job, as principal of the Horizon High School in Livingston, has earned her special recognition as the first recipient of [...]
This Giving Tuesday, you have the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of students with disabilities as they take their next steps toward a brighter future. The Connections for Success Scholarship Fund is dedicated to providing financial support and recognition to students graduating from ASAH member schools who are pursuing post-secondary education, training, or other life-enhancing opportunities.