All public special education programs are coordinated through the
local school district Child Study Team. There are a
variety of special schools for very special needs children within an hour
commute of McGuire. Information on these very specialized schools is available
from the EFMP Office at 305 Medical Group. There are a few private
Special Education schools within a hour's commute of McGuire, with tuition
ranging from $14,000 - $21,000/year.
Contact the McGuire FSC or
EFMP program for details. The number at the FSC is 754-3154 or EFMP at
754-9680.
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Placement determined by Child Study Team
(609) 298-3900. Programs include resource rooms and Perceptually
Impaired (also known as Learning Disabled) classes. Some students are placed in
special education classes OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT, depending on
needs. NOTE: Parents of children grades 7-12, who have ANY
TYPE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION NEED, should contact the Child Study Team prior to
arrival. There are approximately 35+ private schools within a 20 - 40 minute
drive of McGuire AFB--Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Christian, Quaker (Friends),
Luthern, 7-Day Adventist, etc. If you require specific information on
private schools, contact the Relocation Program Manager at the McGuire Family
Support Center, and request the 17-page relocation brochure called "Private
Schools Within Commuting Distance of McGuire." DSN 650-3154/2558, COM
(609) 754-3154/8827
SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Gifted & Talented, Computer
Literacy, Special Education (see below), Pre-School Special
Needs Program (see below), Basic Skills Improvement
Program
Special Education - Individualized & small group instruction
is provided for special needs students in classes staffed by special education
teachers. Basic special education curriculum is locally
available. PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ARE URGED TO CONTACT
STEVE ROSENBLOOM, DIRECTOR OF THE CHILD STUDY TEAM AND THE EFMP OFFICE AT
562-9326 IF THEY HAVE ANY, REPEAT ANY REASON TO BELIEVE THEIR CHILD WILL REQUIRE
MORE THAN VERY ROUTINE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES. Burlington and
surrounding counties have a wide variety of special education programs, BUT MOST
ARE A 20-30+ MIN BUS RIDE FROM MAFB. New Jersey has a "set list" of
special ed classifications and will not recognize some classifications that are
accepted in other states.
Pre-School Special Needs Program - Is available
through the North Hanover Township Schools. Screening for this
program is available to any child if he/she is between the ages of 3 years and 4
yrs/ll mo before 1 Oct.