NJCommonGround.org, and its sister print publication, Common Ground, are working to increase the dialogue among stakeholders in New Jersey’s special education system. Common Ground is a project of the New Jersey Council on Development Disabilities

Feature Articles and Resources
Feature articles • In-depth consideration of current special education topics and practices. • Experienced and authoritative writers. • Resources for parents, teachers, and professionals. • Fostering dialogue among special education stakeholders in New Jersey.

From the Courts and From the Capitols
Covering
legal and
legislative developments that help shape special education services in New Jersey and nationally. •
Specific case abstracts from administrative, state and federal courts. •
Legislative and administrative public policy developments at state and federal levels.

Information Parents, Professionals, Teachers and Administrators Can Use
By and for
parents,
teachers and professionals that work with students with disabilities • Teaching and assessment strategies related to specific learning and behavioral challenges • Peer-to-peer advice and experience sharing • Q&As and FAQs for anyone on the front line • Statistics and snapshot data for overview and trend identification