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Tyson restores vocational Teacher Assistant Program for up to 10 students
What happened
The board approved reinstating its vocational Teacher Assistant Program (TAP) for up to 10 students with special needs at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. The resolution says it will run at no cost to the district.
Why it matters to families
This restores a career-oriented option for some special-education students, though the 10-student cap makes the opportunity limited.
The evidence
The April 21, 2026 minutes record the board voting to approve resolutions a–oo under Educational Support and Student Services. Resolution m approves reinstatement of TAP for a maximum of 10 selected special-needs students enrolled at Cicely Tyson Middle/High School, at no cost to the district.
The source
April 21, 2026 Meeting MinutesSee the full record for East Orange School District.
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