Periodically, The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project publishes fact sheets on issues of importance to people with mental retardation and their families. These fact sheets may clarify state laws and regulations, explain positions, or discuss actions taken on advocacy issues.
Current Fact Sheets are listed below. Click on the name of the fact sheet you wish to view.
Special Education Fact Sheets
- Overview of Special Education
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE)
- IEP Checklist
- List of Acronyms
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Transition
- Special Education Resource List
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Governmental Affairs Fact Sheets