The use of seclusion and restraint in schools for disciplinary and safety reasons is a difficult issue, especially in regards to severely disabled children....
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What least “Restrictive Environment” means under the IDEIA?
The concept of “least restrictive environment” is a core element of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvements Act (IDEIA), and was a fairly...
Knowing when to get your child the help he or she needs
There is a wide range of severity of different childhood disabilities. Many conditions may not be readily apparent and may take years to identify and...
Researches note spike in U.S. Autism diagnosis
Autism has been a mysterious condition since it was first classified, and its cause remains largely unknown, even to this day. The fact that there is little...
Early childhood benefits under IDEIA
Much of the discussion pertaining to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) focuses on what it provides to the parents of...
Due Process and Special Education Services
When most people hear the term “due process,” they think of a person’s right to a trial before receiving punishment for a crime. However, in our legal system,...
New Jersey Special Education Statistics
Many parents in New Jersey worry that asking for special help for children with disabilities means pulling those children out of regular school and separating...
Your IEP Team
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the centerpiece of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). However, establishing an...
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Your IEP Meeting: What to Expect
Your IEP Meeting: What to Expect For experienced parents of children with special needs, an IEP meeting can still feel like a battleground with the school staff on one side and the parents on the other. First-timers may feel especially blindsided by the way these...
When Should You Hire a School Discipline Defense Attorney in New Jersey?
Disciplinary matters at public schools in New Jersey are very serious and likely also stressful for students who are involved and their parents. Just as the Garden State is known for great schools, it also has a reputation for robust and even heavy-handed school...
My Child’s IEP Includes Accommodations and Modifications. What’s the Difference?
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Trust Basics for Trustees and Beneficiaries
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What Qualifies a Child for Special Education in NJ?
In the state of New Jersey, the right to an education has specific, robust legal protections. All New Jersey residents are entitled to a free and appropriate education in their local public school system from pre-K to grade 12. However, the key word in this principle...