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| Vision Statement for Special Education
The mission of Cranford Public Schools is to promote
learner success and inclusion through a stimulating, nurturing learning environment, high
quality instruction, and support services that enable all students to reach their full
potential.
Belief Statements:
- A system of communication that is proactive, facilitates and fosters
ongoing communication between parent, teacher, and paraprofessionals.
- Ongoing professional development and training for teachers/parents
and paraprofessionals that reflects a commitment to provide instruction that is
appropriate to meet the needs of all children and their respective disabilities while
fostering instructional effectiveness which will promote optimal learner success and
inclusion.
- Continuity and consistency of service provision.
- To establish and maintain positive open working relationship /
partnership between parents, school administrators and community.
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| General Department Information
The Cranford Department of Special Services is responsible for the
provision of all services to students with disabilities. Specifically the department and
its staff:
- Provide intervention consultation to schools for students who may be
exhibiting academic, social, or behavioral difficulties
- Evaluate students with suspected disabilities or students who may be
in need of speech/language services
- Facilitate the development of IEP’s for students found eligible
for special education or speech/language services
- Provide special education and related services as identified by
pupils’ IEP’s
- Provide case management services to ensure timely and appropriate
provision of services
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