Welcome Back!

The 2026-2027 school year is off to a great start in the Special Services Department. CST case managers have been reaching out to families and making sure students are set in their classes and, in some cases, new school.

Effective communication between teachers, students, families, and support staff is essential in special education because it ensures individualized learning plans are properly implemented and students' unique needs are consistently understood and addressed across all environments. Please reach out to teachers, case managers and the Special Services department if you have questions or concerns about your child’s program. 

We will continue our partnership with Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. at Clinton Township Middle School. Our program will resume in October and permission slips will go home in September for students participating. Therapy dogs provide students with a positive and calming experience. Research suggests that interactions with therapy animals can reduce stress, increase motivation, and provide emotional support.

Back-to-School New Jersey State Resource Packet https://nj.gov/BacktoSchoolResourcePacket

The packet contains information about New Jersey state resources and helpful tips to keep families safe and healthy as we enter the fall season. 

Moving?
Special Services wants to make the transition to your new school a positive experience. If you know you are moving contact Michelle Fox or Courtney McIntosh to assist with transferring records and your child’s IEP.

Need Help?
Special Services Department Contact Information
Michelle Fox, Special Services Coordinator  908-238-9141, ext. 5244
Courtney McIntosh, CST Secretary  908-238-9141, ext. 5215

Parent Resources: 

• https://www.njcie.org/parent-resources

• https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/parents/

• https://spanadvocacy.org/

Sincerely,

Jennifer Paccione, Director of Special Services