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Judy Savage possesses qualities that many of us could only describe as “superpowers.” She is seemingly everywhere at once, connecting with policymakers and educators across New Jersey, from Bergen to Cape May counties. And, she doesn’t just connect people, but she...

Although May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, the eight districts that make up New Jersey’s Joint Council of County ����Vlog��ý Services School Districts have prioritized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of their year-round programming.  While...

Students with autism begin working toward the goal of independence even in their earliest years of schooling. “While my students are very young, many lessons focus on mastering life skills that lead to greater autonomy,” explained Victoria Fitzpatrick, a special...

Molly Jackmuff, a special education teacher at Gloucester County ����Vlog��ý Services School District’s Bankbridge Development Center, says she cares deeply for her students and aims to show them respect each day. Lauren Langan, a special education teacher at Burlington...

The saying is that ‘nurses aren’t made, they’re born.’  Nurses who care for our most vulnerable populations are an even rarer breed. They exhibit another level of compassion, empathy, patience and care - just ask anyone who works alongside the nurses and medical...

Dr. Joe Flynn has been part of the Warren County ����Vlog��ý Services School District (WCSSSD) family for eight years. Retiring at the end of 2020, Flynn looks back at his time in education and how he got started in what the special services community refers to as “the...

As the second wave of COVID-19 intensifies in New Jersey, the perspectives of two school leaders are gaining attention throughout the state. Their opinions and expertise are well-received as educators, students and families look for ways to move forward this year and...

“Working as a teacher in a special services school district has always been a dream of mine.”  Rachel Krementz has long known what she wanted to do with her life, and she followed her calling to the Cape May County ����Vlog��ý Services School District’s Ocean Academy,...

For many, being a special education teacher is a calling, not a career. Teachers who are making profound differences in the lives of their students with special needs for the eight county special services school districts in New Jersey say that while the job may have...

This hasn’t been a traditional summer for the students, administrators, and staff of New Jersey’s eight county special services school districts. But, with the help of technology, the districts have maintained some summer traditions through Extended School Year (ESY)...

The end of the school year was anything but traditional, yet the committed teachers, staff and administrators throughout New Jersey’s eight county special services school districts worked hard to maintain enthusiasm and provide students with a bit of tradition through...