Clinton Township Newsletter

1 4 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com C l i n T o n T o W n s h i p s C h o o l d i s T r i C T T o l o C a T e a n d i d e n T i f y s T u d e n T s W i T h d i s a b i l i T i e s The Clinton Township School District has a responsibility to locate, identify and evaluate a l l r e s i d e n t s t u d e n t s w i t h disabilities who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending n o n p u b l i c s c h o o l s a n d highly mobile students with disabilities such as migrant and homeless students. The school district locates, identifies and evaluates, where appropriate, t h e f o l l o w i n g : p r e s c h o o l children age (3-5); school age children; children entering s c h o o l f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e , children enrolled in public and private schools; transfer pupils and students who may have a disability although they are advancing from grade to grade. Upon written requests, the district will conduct an initial identification meeting for a resident child to determine whether a referral for special education and related services is appropriate. Such a request may be made by contacting M r s . A l i c e S t e i n h e i m e r , Director of Special Services, C l i n t o n T o w n s h i p S c h o o l District, 128 Cokesbury Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833, Telephone 908.236.6341, ext. 9595. S t u d e n t s w h o a r e f o u n d eligible for special education and related services are entitled t o a f r e e a n d a p p r o p r i a t e special education program. The New Jersey Department of Education also has information on their website at: www.state. nj.us/education/specialed/ childfind. For more info, please contact Mrs. Alice Steinheimer at: 908.236.6341, ext 9595. C L I N T O N T O W N S H I P S C H O O L N E W S www.ctsdnj.org A L e t t e r f r o m Pamela C. Fiander, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent of Schools Dear Clinton Township Community Members: The dawning of a new academic year brings all the splendor of autumnal beginnings, and it is such an honor to become a part of this vibrant learning community. In my short time here, I am finding that Clinton Township is a place where students do, indeed, come first! Teachers are arriving to p r e p a r e t h e i r c l a s s r o o m s w i t h j o y f u l a n t i c i p a t i o n o f all the possibilities that a new academic year bestows. The principals, vice principals and school secretaries are f i n a l i z i n g s c h e d u l e s , preparing class lists and communicating with families. They are r e c e i v i n g t h o s e c o v e t e d n e w s c h o o l s u p p l i e s d a i l y . T h e c u s t o d i a l and maintenance staffs are diligently addressing building needs with great care, commitment and attention to detail. The district office staff is warmly welcoming newly hired personnel, and helping orient them to all of the policies, practices, procedures and required paperwork. These last few weeks before the official opening of school are so exciting. As I meet more and more of the people who work here, I am struck by their warmth, commitment and pride in being a part of the Clinton Township School District. What a recipe for success in providing an outstanding education for all of the beautiful children who will soon walk through the school doors. How lucky we are to be a part of making a difference in their lives. How grateful we are to everyone in the community for supporting this important work. May the new school year bring you many opportunities to learn and connect, and may we be ever mindful that it is here, "Where Children Come First." Warm regards, Pamela C. Fiander, Ed.D. Clinton Township School District 128 Cokesbury Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 908.236.7235 www.ctsdnj.org Pamela C. Fiander, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent of Schools

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