What Is a Functional Behavioral Assessment and When Does a Student Need One? When a student repeatedly struggles with behavior at school, it can be tempting to focus solely on stopping the behavior. However, behavior often communicates something about what a student is experiencing or needs. Understanding why a behavior is occurring can be an [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alliance Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients and Their Bright Futures The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship programs, recognizing outstanding students as they prepare to take the next step in their educational and personal journeys. This year, four students [...]
Disabilities For many families, graduation is both an exciting milestone and a source of uncertainty. While students with disabilities may receive a wide range of supports through their school years, those services often change significantly after high school. Understanding what comes next can help families plan ahead and make informed decisions about their child's future. The transition to adulthood [...]
As the school year comes to an end, many families begin thinking about summer plans, vacations, and time to relax. While this break is important, it can also lead to something known as summer regression—a loss of academic, social, or behavioral skills that students worked hard to build throughout the year. For children with special needs, regression [...]
Signs Your Child May Need a Reevaluation If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or receives services through a 504 Plan, you may assume that their current supports will continue to meet their needs year after year. However, children grow, academic expectations increase, and social-emotional demands shift. What worked two or three years ago may [...]
Navigating Winter Challenges for Children with Sensory Sensitivities For families of children with sensory processing challenges, winter can bring more than just snow and cold—it can introduce a new wave of sensory triggers and discomfort. From bulky clothing and icy sidewalks to loud holiday gatherings and unpredictable weather patterns, winter presents unique obstacles that can [...]
Sibling Support: Helping Brothers and Sisters Understand and Connect Siblings of children with disabilities play a unique and deeply important role in the family dynamic. Parents have the dual task of advocating for and meeting the needs of their child with an IEP or diagnosis and supporting the emotional well-being and understanding of their brothers [...]
Advocacy in Action: How to Build a Positive Partnership with Your Child’s School Team When it comes to your child’s education, especially when special education services are involved, being an advocate isn't just helpful; it's essential. But advocacy doesn’t have to mean conflict. In fact, the most effective advocacy is grounded in partnership—working collaboratively with [...]
The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners NEW JERSEY — [July 2025] — The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, recognizing three exceptional students with disabilities as they take bold steps toward their futures. The [...]
A parent says “I chose The Gateway School because you were ‘for the child’, at whatever level he was! The staff is warm and thoughtful, and I knew my child would be in good hands.” The student is ALWAYS the priority! Gateway School opened over 40 years ago. We have continued to grow and evolve using the latest advancements in resources to meet the ever-changing needs of the special education population.
