External Resources

Ridgewood Public Schools Special Programs Office

RPS Special Programs Office Website

Other Resources

SPAN - Statewide Parent Advocacy Network: Commonly requested resources

Promoting Inclusion, Social Connections, and Learning Through Peer Support: click here

Peer Support Strategies: click here

New York Times Article: Toll on Children with Special needs: click here

New York Times Article: We Are All Awkwardly Social: click here 

You don’t need to be super parent - just good enough!: click here

You Are Enough: click here

Online Art Classes

https://www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org/classes/classes-for-young-people

https://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org

SEL Activities: click here

The Benefits of Reading: click here

Making appropriate comments: click here

Perspective Taking: click here

Internet Safety: click here

Making Authentic Friendships (MAF) App: click here

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults: click here

Online Gaming: click here

Video on Holiday Preparation: click here

CAPE Resources ("Archived CAPE Webinars" includes Oct 2021 presentation on College Opportunities): click here

NJCIE (New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education) has compiled and created resources, manuals, and guides for parents and educators. Please click on titles below to view select resources from the NJCIE. To see their full list of publications please click here. 

Inclusion Works! Parent Manual

Toward Ending the Segregation of Students with Disabilities in New Jersey

Quality Indicators for Effective Inclusive Education Manual