The Special Services team is a group of professionals who help in identifying students who have special educational needs. Our team includes a School Psychologist, Social Worker, Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant, Speech and Language Specialists, OT, PT and BCBA.
When evaluating students with learning, developmental, or social/emotional challenges, we work with staff and parents to develop an appropriate educational plan. This plan will help the student use the best learning methods to experience academic success.
The Washington Township School District offers a variety of programs for students with special educational needs, which address students’ varied learning needs. The Child Study Team (CST) office is located at Port Colden Elementary School. To contact us, please call the CST office at (908) 689-0681, ext. 2610.
Pursuant to Board Policy #2460, the Washington Township School District will not accept the use of electronic mail from the parent(s) to submit requests to a school official regarding referral, identification, evaluation, classification, and the provision of free, appropriate public education. If you are requesting your child to be evaluated by the Child Study Team, a signed request letter must be sent either via U.S. Mail or dropped off at the Port Colden or Brass Castle School main office. Emailed requests will not be accepted.
Project “Child Find” is available to parents of children ages 3-21 who might need specialized support in various developmental areas. Parents of preschool children can get services for their child having trouble speaking, seeing, hearing, walking, running, manipulating small objects, etc.
If a child is presenting delays in any of these areas, he or she may be experiencing physical or learning problems, which, with early detection, could be partially or totally corrected.
The local school district’s Special Services/Child Study Team is also responsible for locating, identifying and evaluating anyone ages 3-21 residing within the school district who may be disabled, regardless of the severity of the disability. These difficulties could include physical impairments, learning challenges, or disabilities including sensory, communication, cognitive, emotional, or social difficulties that may affect a child’s success in school. The CST can offer assistance in identifying and treating these concerns.
These services also apply to students attending private schools and to transients. Assistance is free, professional, and confidential. Students identified may be eligible for special education and related services.
Speech-Language Specialists evaluate children who are referred by teachers, parents, or Early Intervention Programs with potential delays in the areas of articulation, voice, or fluency. If a child is found to be eligible, speech-language services are then provided. If you have questions regarding Speech Services, please call Brass Castle School at (908) 689-1188, ext. 3606 or Port Colden School at (908) 689-0681, ext. 2506.
For additional information, questions, or concerns within the Washington Township School District, please contact the Special Services office at Port Colden School by calling 908-689-0681, ext. 2610 or email at ckaluzny@washtwpsd.org.
Beginning with the September 2011-2012 school year, our district has conscientiously implemented the requirements in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. For additional information please click the Read More button.
