Written by Mariann Crincoli, Esq. Special education is governed by federal and state law which requires public school districts to provide children with...
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Independent Educational Evaluations
I REQUESTED AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION AND THE DISTRICT SAID “NO”: NOW WHAT? One of a parent’s most powerful tools is the right to request an independent...
Planning for your Special Need child’s cack to school
Written by Staci J. Greenwald, Esq. For a few glorious weeks each year, classrooms are replaced with trips to the Shore, and your family’s summer vacation...
An action plan for your child who exhibits school refusal
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler School refusal, a significant, persistent refusal to attend school based on emotional distress, is more common than...
3 ways to help your child with sensory issues succeed in school
Written by Greer Gurland, Esq. Does your child crash into walls? Does he cover his ears in a crowded amusement park or shy away from birthday parties? Does...
4 tools to keep children with food allergies safe at school
Written by Greer Gurland, Esq. Many parents of children with life-threatening food allergies know to contact the school’s administration even before the first...
Why a special needs trust is more effective than an ABLE account
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Federal lawmakers recently approved a provision that will allow people with disabilities in the U.S. to save money...
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