This document summarizes the services provided by the Learning Resource Center Northern Satellite in Morris Plains, New Jersey. It is supported by the State Department of Education to [1] provide assistance and resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities ages 3-21, [2] offer various services like workshops, materials, and an outreach van, and [3] serve members in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties. The $2 annual membership provides access to these services.

1. Welcome to the
Learning Resource Center
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
NORTH SATELLITE IN MORRIS PLAINS, NJ

2. The LRC’s
 Supported through the New Jersey State Department
of Education, Office of Special Education, PO Box
500, Trenton, New Jersey 08625.
 The LRC's are funded through IDEA - Part B Funds.

3. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER –
NORTHERN SATELLITE
104 The American Road, Building 10
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950
 Serving: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic,
Sussex, and Warren Counties

4. Use our Services for:
ENCOURAGEMENT
INSPIRATION
ASSISTANCE

5. LRC Purpose
 Provide assistance to educators and parents of
students with disabilities, ages 3-21
 Provide collaboration for your teaching and
instruction needs
 Provide affordable and easy access to current and
relevant resources
 Provide ideas and options to improve your child or
student’s future

6. Our Services Include…
 Training/Consulting Services
 Information Services
 Materials Circulation Services
 Production Services
 Van Outreach Services

7. Training Consulting Services
 Regional workshops
 Training institutes
 Statewide conferences
 LRC orientations
 Technical assistance to
parents and educators

8. Workshops Examples
 Topics include supporting members working with K-
12:
 Transitioning students w/disabilities to General
Ed.
 Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom
 Working Together: In-Class Resource Program
 Designing instruction for Moderate-Severe
 IEP: Annual Goals and Student Progress
 Collaborative Consulting in General Ed. Programs

9. Information Services
Relevant Special
Education Infoormation:
 Library media services
 Professional journals
 Video/DVD collection
 Access to online
research
 www.state.nj.us/educat
ion/lrc

10. Material Circulation Services
 Professional books
 In-service training
resources
 Activity books
 Video/DVD’s
 Instructional materials

11. Production Services
 Ideas and assistance
creating learning
materials
 Lettering and laminating
machines
 Button and poster
making
 Photocopying
 Supplies available for
purchase

12. Van Outreach Service
 The vans deliver a variety
of classroom materials
and professional
resources (videos/DVDs,
games, books, and kits)
to participating schools.
 Contact your regional
LRC for information
about qualifying for van
outreach services.

13. Families
Students
Educators
Community
Who We Serve

14. Families
 Become engaged and aware
of:
 your parental rights and
responsibilities
 Your child’s educational
options
 Your child’s opportunities
 The best possible education
for your children

15. Students
Explore and become
aware of…
 State expectations and
requirements
 Curriculum standards
 Proficiency assessments
 Alternatives for
completing requirements
 Award opportunities
 Issues concerning health,
safety and security

16. Educators
Learn more about
 Professional preparation
 Professional
development
 Student learning
 Student support services
 Providing your feedback

17. Community Representatives
 Add value to your service
 Have a meaningful
impact on members’ lives
 Set a helpful positive
example

18. Membership Benefits
 Get assistance for your children and students
 Add value to your professional experience
 Add confidence to your parenting experience
 Create meaningful instruction
 Meet others who share your experiences
 Save Time
 Save Money……

19. For $2.00 Annual Membership…

20. How do I become a Member?
 Contact us at:
 (973) 631-6345 - LRC General Service
(973) 631-6350 - FAX
 e-mail: lrcnsat@doe.state.nj.us
 For preschool technical assistance please contact
Pam Brillantepam.brillante@doe.state.nj.us or your
regional LRC.

21. Hours of  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Operation Friday – 9:00-5:00 p.m.
 Tuesday: 9:00-6:00 p.m.
 Summer Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30 to 4:00 p.m.

22. Thank you for joining us today!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE
TO YOU.

23. The State Department of Education
 Pursue
 Support
 provide