Special Services

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Visitors,

 

Within the Belvidere and Harmony School Districts, we are proud to offer a range of programs and services designed to meet the individual needs of our students. Our special education offerings include support within the general education classroom, pull-out resource room classes for those who benefit from a smaller group setting, and out-of-district placements for students requiring a more specialized program.

 

In addition, we provide individualized Reading and Math interventions through our Response to Intervention (RtI) program. RtI is a structured process for identifying students who may be experiencing academic and/or behavioral difficulties. Action plans are developed and implemented to help improve student success. If you have specific questions regarding RtI, you are encouraged to contact your child’s school directly.

 

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.

 

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 outlining the reason for the request must be submitted to:
Supervisor of Special Services
Belvidere School District
809 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823

 

Parents will be notified of any referrals made to the Child Study Team, typically through the staff member on the RtI committee from which the referral originated.

 

Sincerely,
Erin Tierney
Supervisor of Special Services
Belvidere and Harmony School Districts

Link: PRISE- New Jersey Parental Rights in Special Education