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The Somerset Hills Department of Special Services provides a full range of specialized program options from pre-school through high school. Program options are determined individually, remaining mindful of the need to educate students within the Least Restrictive Environment. Regular education with supplementary aids and services, in-class support, resource center support are all a part of the full continuum of placement options available within the district. The district also has a class for preschool children with disabilities, inclusion preschool classes and an elementary self-contained classroom. When appropriate, program options outside of the district are considered. Child Study Team members include learning consultants, psychologists and social workers. All classes are taught by certified teachers of students with disabilities who are also certified in the required general education area. Paraprofessionals are utilized to assist teachers and children as needed. Related services providers include speech and language specialists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. A board certified behavior analyst is available as needed.
For more information about the program, contact the Department of Special Services at 25 Olcott Avenue, Bernardsville, NJ 07924, 908-630-3013.
Teresa Vaught Supervisor of Special Services Mrs. Christine Grant Secretary to the Supervisor Mrs. Kathleen Mehan Department Secretary |
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Department Announcements INCLUSION PRESCHOOL PROGRAMWe are pleased to announce that in September 2013, we will be offering an inclusionary preschool class at the Bedwell Elementary School. The preschool class will serve the needs of general education children as well as children with special needs. Classes will be held Monday-Friday, 1 pm-3:30 pm. The tuition will be $250.00 per month. Income indexed tuition waivers are available. Transportation will not be provided. Enrollment in the program is limited and will be determined by lottery. Children not selected will remain in the lottery pool and selected as openings occur. To be eligible for the lottery, a child must be three years old on or before October 1, 2013. A birth certificate and proof of Bernardsville, Far Hills, Gladstone or Peapack residency will be required. The lottery will be held on April 5, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Administration Building at 25 Olcott Avenue. Preschool lottery applications, which will be accepted until April 1, 2013 and may be obtained from the Bedwell School office, which is located on 141 Seney Drive in Bernardsville, or through the link below under parent resources. ARC of Somerset County Support CenterFacilitators for Spanish speaking families
Karen Alvarado Claudia Fernandez 141 South Main Street Manville, NJ 08835 908-725-8544 x672 908-725-2366 x208 New WebsitesTwo new websites have been added to the Department Links section. One is for the SCPC Therapeutic Recreation Dept. and the other is for the Morris-Union Jointure Commission. Please check out these websites for both parent and student offerings.
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