Overview
Special Services
Supporting Well-Being
The Monroe Township Public School District’s Child Study Team and Special Services Department works with students, families, and school staff to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students.
Use this page to learn about the Child Study Team, explore specialized programs and services, access family resources, and find support for your child’s educational needs.
Our Approach
Supporting the Whole Student:
The district's Child Study Team and Special Services Department is committed to developing each student's unique strengths and needs through individualized, research-based support.
Our approach emphasizes Rigorous Academic Programming (RAP) within a supportive and nurturing environment. When appropriate, interventions are designed to be High Impact and Short Term (HIST) while maintaining access to the Core Curriculum standards.
The goal is to help students make meaningful academic progress while supporting their individual needs and promoting success in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Project Child Find
Concerned that a child may need additional educational support?
Project Child Find helps identify children who may have a disability and may be eligible for special education and related services.
Child Study Team
The Child Study Team (CST) is a multidisciplinary team that works with students, families, and school staff to identify and address individual educational needs.
The team may participate in evaluations, develop recommendations for educational programming and supports, and collaborate with families and educators to help students succeed.
Role of the Child Study Team
Download the district's guide explaining the CST's role and responsibilities.
What the CST Does:
Evaluation & Identification
Helps determine whether a student may have an educational disability and may be eligible for special education and related services.
Educational Planning
Works with families and educators to identify appropriate educational programming, supports, and services.
Student Support
Collaborates with school staff and families to address individual student needs and promote educational progress.
Family Partnership
Parents and guardians are an important part of the process and work alongside the school team to support their child.