Yachad/ The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD), offers resource and support for families, students, and the schools that they attend, fostering inclusion in the appropriate educational setting for each child. Special attention is focused on including students with a variety of educational challenges into a Judaic school setting.

The Educational Service Division of Yachad/NJCD offers:

• Staff Development
• In-service training at individual schools
• Placement recommendations for families
• Parent Support Groups
• Government Affairs Support
• Information regarding access to local funding and grants that may be available to students and their families

The Educational Service Division of Yachad/NJCD sponsors the following programs:

• IVDU Upper School
• IVDU (Beacon) Lower School
• National Association of Day Schools Serving Exceptional Children (NADSEC)
• New Jersey Association of Jewish Day Schools (NJAJDS)
• Educational Support Hotline at 212-613-8127
• Training Opportunities for Professionals