Special Services
Dear School Community,
We are proud to offer a range of programs and services designed to meet the needs of our students.
The district supports general education students through a variety of programs, including a multi-tiered system of supports through the Response to Intervention (RTI) program. RTI is a structured process for identifying students who may be experiencing academic, behavioral, and/or social-emotional difficulties in the school setting. Students referred to RTI may have personalized action plans developed and implemented to help improve student success. We encourage a referral to the RTI committee, prior to referrals for a 504 program or Child Study Team evaluation. If you have specific questions regarding RTI, you are encouraged to contact your child’s school directly.
Students with a medical diagnosis, which significantly impacts academic functioning, may be eligible for a 504 program. A 504 Case Manager will work closely with you, your student (when appropriate), teachers, and any necessary service providers to create a plan that supports your child in school.
Students eligible for special education and/or related services are supported through the Child Study Team. If eligible after a thorough Child Study Team evaluation process, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed using evaluation reports, observations, and team input. The team consists of a case manager, teacher(s), related service provider(s), as appropriate, parent(s)/guardian(s), and student, if appropriate.
The information found throughout the Special Services and Child Study Team pages is meant to provide you with guidance regarding both general and special education services available in our districts. Topics include the referral and eligibility process for special education, related services, Early Intervention and Child Find, as well as contact information for our Child Study Team members. Please note, parents/guardians will be notified of any student referrals made to the RTI Program, 504 Program, or Child Study Team, by a member of the student’s educational team.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at 908-475-4001 ext. 1442 or [email protected].
For all parent referrals, a letter requesting services and/or an evaluation and rationale for the request must be submitted, to include a parent/guardian signature, to:
Supervisor of Special Services
Belvidere School District
809 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Sincerely,
Erin Tierney
Supervisor of Special Services
Belvidere and Harmony School Districts
Link: New Jersey Special Education Code - Title 6A
Link: PRISE- New Jersey Parental Rights in Special Education