Tag: Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
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ESCNJ appoints Cranbury Schools’ superintendent to board of directors
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, the largest educational service commission in the state, announced the appointment of Cranbury Schools’ Superintendent/Principal Jennifer Diszler to its board of directors. Diszler, the former assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and administration for the South Brunswick School District, was named the new chief school administrator and principal of…
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Sayreville BOE finalizes a number of purchases, services including district-wide water bottle filling stations
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Board of Education finalized a number of purchases/services that will essentially enhance the district. Water Bottle Filling Stations On Aug. 23, board members approved the purchase and installation for district-wide water bottle filling stations from two different companies. The purchase cost of the water bottle filling stations totals $63,688 from Ferguson Enterprises…
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Educational Services Commission helps safeguard school districts from cyberattacks
Cybersecurity attacks have reached alarming proportions, with 160% more data breaches recorded from 2020 to 2021. New Jersey’s school districts are not immune. Many have become targets of ransomware, a type of malicious software that locks up critical computer files until the victim pays a hefty ransom, according to a press release. In response, the…
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ESCNJ students make cat toys while learning life skills
Students at Pathways to Adult Living (PAL) are learning entrepreneurial skills and using their new-found talents to launch a cat toy business. As part of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), the PAL program is designed to ensure a successful transition to independent living for students 18-21 with disabilities. A key part of…
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North Brunswick superintendent joins ESCNJ Board of Directors
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) announced the appointment of Acting Superintendent of North Brunswick Township Schools Janet Ciarrocca to its Board of Directors. Ciarrocca’s background includes curriculum development, technology, advocacy, fundraising and grant/programming, according to the statement. Ciarrocca began her career as an elementary school teacher and later a library…
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Woodbridge superintendent appointed to ESCNJ board
The superintendent of the Woodbridge Township School District has been appointed to the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s (ESCNJ) Board of Directors. Joseph Massimino, who has worked with the Woodbridge school district for almost 20 years, began his career in 2002 as a social studies teacher at Woodbridge High School and held various administrative positions…
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ESCNJ prepares to welcome back students with disabilities up to age 22
The 2021-22 school year will be unprecedented at the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, which for the first time will be serving students with disabilities beyond age 21 at its Piscataway, Monroe and Sayreville campuses. Because of the pandemic and concerns of learning loss, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation in June to extend…
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Spotswood superintendent named to ESCNJ Executive Committee
Graham Peabody, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s (ESCNJ) newest Executive Committee member and Spotswood Public School District superintendent, is no stranger to the commission. Since his start as a student teacher in Spotswood in 1994, he has been familiar with the services of ESCNJ and its dedication to providing excellence to students…
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Four ESCNJ students work at Monday Night Football game
Four students with autism from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) enjoyed Monday Night Football in a whole new way. Arthur Harris, Michael Ciaccio and Marcus Wilson from ESCNJ’s Pathway to Adult Living Program (PAL), and Jonathan Gomez from the Future Foundations Academy (FFA), had the opportunity to serve popcorn at the Philadelphia…