Dear Friends:

The Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts proudly offers this guide to New Jersey's county special services school districts. It provides contacts and key information about the schools, programs, and contracted services offered by each of our eight county-based school districts.

You wilt find that each district is unique - geared to the needs of students, families and school districts in its region. Programs and services evolve continually to keep pace with emerging needs and trends.

As New Jersey wrestles with rising special education costs, the county special services school districts are an essential source for top quality student placements and in-district services.
With excellence as our watchword, we design regional programs and services that help local districts meet each student's specialized needs in a sensitive and cost-effective manner.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about New Jersey's county special services school districts. I invite you to visit with the students, faculty, and administrators of a nearby county special services school district and see firsthand the exciting programs and services we have to offer.

Dr. Donald P. Lucas
Chair
New Jersey Joint Council of County Special Services School Districts