Department of Special Services

Chesterfield School District 

30 Saddle Way

Chesterfield, NJ 08515

Phone: 609-298-3027

Fax: 609-920-5259

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday - 8:30am - 4:00pm

             Dr. Lynn Booth

                                                      Director of Special Services

                                                                                         609-298-6900 Ext. 1231

                                                                                       lbooth@chesterfieldschool.com  

                                                            Administrative Assistant to the Director

                                                                                       609-298-6900 Ext. 1214

                                                                                        cquillen@chesterfieldschool.com

                                                                          District Programs

Resource Programs
Chesterfield’s philosophy toward special education programming is in keeping with federal and state mandates to provide educational services in the least restrictive environment.  We strive to educate our students who would benefit from special educational services in an inclusive setting.  Our specially trained "resource" teachers work collaboratively with classroom teachers to provide support services within the general classroom setting, as well as in a small group or individualized basis in the resource center.  Level of services fall along a continuum.  Services are determined on an individual basis and provided in accordance with each child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).  This may include related services such as occupational, physical, or speech therapy, as well as counseling for the student or consultation with teachers.

Parent Advisory Group, established to provide feedback to the district about special education programs and services; this group is open to all parents and provides a forum for support, information and advocacy.  

Pre-school  Programs
Chesterfield school includes the Little Dragons preschool, an educational program designed to provide services for children eligible as pre-school disabled as well as their typically developing peers. Students who attend the Little Dragons classes participate in a half-day school program in which educational services as well as related services such as speech/ language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are provided according to the child’s needs.  The Little Dragons program serves children between the ages of 3 and 5 years. 

Child Find 
Any child is eligible for screening and/or evaluation through the Chesterfield Child Study Team if he/she is a resident of Chesterfield Township and between the ages of 3 years and 4 years, 11 months before October 1st. A pre-school evaluation may consist of assessment of the child’s general development in the areas of cognitive development, readiness skills, speech, language, motor coordination, social skills, vision and hearing# If you have concerns about your pre-school child’s development, contact the Child Study Team office at 609-298-3027.

Early Intervention Services
The Department of Health, Special Child Health Services of Burlington County provides programs and services for infants and toddlers from birth through 2 years, 11 months of age who have disabilities. Families of children who may require early intervention services should contact the Burlington County Case Management Unit at 609-267-1950.

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