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...
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March is National Disabilities Awareness Month
Why We Celebrate People with disabilities were once relegated to the classroom at the end of the hallway or dumped into institutions where they stagnated,...
What are the Special Education Classifications in NJ?
The public education infrastructure in New Jersey provides students with specific disabilities access to special education classes and services in order to...
Laws in NJ Addressing School Bullying
Bullying is an unfortunate reality in K-12 school systems across the country, and children with disabilities often bear the brunt of mistreatment by peers....
JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH Question: Why do we celebrate Disability Pride Month in July? Answer: July marks the anniversary of the passage of the...
MARCH IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
MARCH IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH This annual event is celebrated to raise our personal and collective awareness about the inclusion of...
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What the Federal Special Education Reorganization Means for NJ Families This School Year
When your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, you’re forced to put in the hard work. The start of each school year means learning new acronyms and navigating the system to get your child the services they’re entitled to. When news of...
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