Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  • The New Jersey Department of Education and ALL IN for Inclusive Education are pleased to announce the New Jersey Inclusion Project: free Systemic Change, Professional Learning Academies, leadership development events, and additional materials and resources to support education and to promote continuous improvement to increase positive outcomes for students with disabilities, ages 5-21.

    This grant focuses on Grades K through 12+ - The NJPIEP focuses on Preschool. Information about NJPIEP can be found here. Information about NJPIEP can be found here.

  • All NJ public K-12 schools, including Vocational/Technical schools and charter schools, that are interested in making school-wide changes, and that agree to make changes with their LRE rate. Schools that are below the state LRE target of 45% of students with disabilities included in general education classes 80% of the day or more will be considered first.

  • Systemic Change and Superintendent Cohort applications are due September 2, 2026.

  • The full application is available online and must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for the grant.

    Systemic Change Application

    Superintendent Cohort Application

  • We will be hosting a vitural information session on August 25, 2026 at 12 PM.

    You can sign up here. All are welcome to attend.

  • NJIP Grant Information

Application Process

  • Each school interested in applying must complete their online application for Systemic Change (SC). The entire form and NJIP Student-Staff Placement Information need to be filled out. If there are several schools within the same district that would like to apply, a separate application is required for each school.

    For Superintendent Cohort Applications, separate applications must be filled out per superintendent.

    Professional Learning Academies are open to all and do not require an application.

  • Schools must want to make changes in their school to increase inclusive practices and involvement in their schools.

    Schools must commit to the process and follow the guidelines set forth.

  • Applications must be completed online before September 2, 2026.

Review and Selection Process

  • All In for Inclusive Education and the New Jersey Department of Education will review all applications.

  • Applicants (the primary contact) will be notified in writing of acceptance before the end of September 2026.

  • Please review our website www.allinforinclusiveed.org or reach out to info@allinforinclusiveed.org with any questions.