New Jersey Special Education Code & Law

This page is designed to provide you with an understanding of the child study team, New Jersey codes and laws that guide the practice, and a sample of an Individualized Educational Program.

School Psychologist

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

School Social Worker

New Jersey Special Education

Law and Codes

Click below for a detailed description of the roles and functions of each child study team member:

Roles

Role of the School Social Worker

on the Child Study Team

School Social Workers Need To Know:

It is the responsibility of the school district to provide the services of a Child Study

Team. The School Social Worker completes a social assessment which includes observation of the student and communication with the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). It also includes an evaluation of the student's social functioning, emotional development and the family factors that influence the student's learning and behavior in the educational setting.

Click below for a guide on the special education process:

Process

NJ Codes and Laws

Individualized Educational Program

The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.

Sample IEP