by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Jun 5, 2025 | News
Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD) was one of the seven county special services school districts selected to receive up to $1.4 million as part of the Maximizing Post-School Outcomes for Students with Disabilities grant from June 1, 2024 to...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Apr 17, 2025 | Staff Spotlight
The Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Mercer High School at Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD), identified challenges and created an innovative program to engage their students in preparing for and attending the Prom. Using the Occupational...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Mar 4, 2025 | Organization Highlight
Bergen County Special Services (BCSS) School District is highlighting the Bergen Bistro, a collaborative, culinary endeavor between two BCSS programs for young adults ages 18 to 21, Springboard and Career Crossroads. The Bistro is a student-run, full-service...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Feb 25, 2025 | Student Spotlight
This month we spotlight Santino and Joseph, who have done a wonderful job in swim class this year. They work hard to build muscle strength and endurance by completing pool noodle exercises, learning the names of muscles along the way. They have also done a fantastic...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Jan 9, 2025 | News
At Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD), Discover Your Potential is more than just a tagline; it describes the district’s personalized support of each student. Established in 1972, BCSSSD serves students with special needs, ages 3 to 21, from...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Jan 9, 2025 | News
At Cape May County Special Services School District (CMCSSSD), the beginning of the year has been a busy time. Funding received through the Maximizing Post-School Outcome Grant has opened doors for staff members to create new opportunities for young adults. The...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Dec 20, 2024 | Staff Spotlight
This month, the staff spotlight shines on Ronald Signorino from Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD). Mr. Signorino teaches in BCSSSD’s Transition program, as part of ACHIEVE, the college readiness and RCBC partnership. He helps prepare students...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Dec 20, 2024 | Student Spotlight
Burlington County Special Services School District’s December student spotlight belongs to Transition student Johnathan Marino. Johnathan recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve. Earning this prestigious honor is a...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Nov 15, 2024 | News
The motto Building Bright Tomorrows speaks to Atlantic County Special Services School District’s (ACSSSD) objective of helping each student work toward their goals. But as is the case for all Joint Council districts, they don’t just talk about this goal, they embody...
by NJ Joint Council of County Special Services | Nov 1, 2024 | News
Technology is part of our everyday lives. While many people use computers and electronic devices for work or leisure, some students and adults with special needs use it as a foundation for their communication and interaction with others. Technology plays an important...
