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ERESC Department of Special Programs and Grants

The ERESC Department of Special Programs and Grants (SP&G) provides services to public and charter schools throughout Northern New Jersey. The ERESC SP&G office administers programs throughout 12 of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ERESC SP&G offers services to vulnerable and underserved populations that include: homeless, migratory, immigrant, and autistic students and their families. We also offer alternative education and special education services. Among the programs offered by the department are:

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program

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Title 1, Part C Education Program

Title 1, Part C Education Program

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Region II Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center

Region II Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center

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ERESC

Regional Homeless Conference & Resource Fair

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) Regional Homeless Conference and Resource Fair at Kean University in the North Avenue Academic Building.  This will be an opportunity for liaisons and district team members to network with other liaisons and community providers.  Workshops will focus on best practices for serving children and youth experiencing homelessness!

Meet the Team

Pheobie Thomas

Director
(973)405-6262 x266
p.thomas@eresc.com

Laquisha Valentin

Grant and Fiscal Manager (973)405-6262 x266
la.valentin@eresc.com

Atiya Trent

Logistics & Data Analyst
(973)405-6262 x255
a.trent@eresc.com

Candice Gainer

Community Outreach Liaison
(973)405-6262 x236
c.gainer@eresc.com

Crisaliz Soto

Community Outreach Liaison
(973)405-6262 x216
c.soto@eresc.com

Pheobie Thomas

Director
(973)405-6262 x266
p.thomas@eresc.com

Laquisha Valentin

Grant and Fiscal Manager (973)405-6262 x266
la.valentin@eresc.com

Atiya Trent

Logistics & Data Analyst
(973)405-6262 x255
a.trent@eresc.com

Candice Gainer

Community Outreach Liaison
(973)405-6262 x236
c.gainer@eresc.com

Crisaliz Soto

Community Outreach Liaison
(973)405-6262 x216
c.soto@eresc.com

Save The Date October 9, 2026

Annual ERESC Regional Homeless Conference & Resource Fair