The holidays are over. Decorations are put away. New Year’s resolutions are already fading, and the cold reality of winter has set in. For students with...
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What Happens to My Child’s IEP When Transferring Schools?
Moving and changing schools can be challenging for any school-aged child, and especially so for children who are in special education programs. Parents or...
What to Do if You Disagree with Your Child’s Proposed IEP
You’ve attended your child’s IEP meeting after the first marking period. Much to your surprise, the school staff informed you that your child’s performance is...
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...
My Child’s IEP Includes Accommodations and Modifications. What’s the Difference?
IEP’s are complex, detailed legal documents that contain an educational program for each child with special needs. They can often be confusing, and sometimes...
Most Essential Estate Planning Documents
Every estate plan should consist of multiple documents which supplement one another. Exactly how many documents and what types you will need for your estate,...
Mastering IEP Review
As another school year looms, parents of children with special needs may become anxious about their student’s transition into another school year. Maybe last...
What is the Difference Between a 504 Plan and an IEP?
The special education system in New Jersey is complex. In order for their needs to be best met and to get the most out of their education, a student’s parents...
Preparing for an IEP Meeting: Tips for Parents
As special needs attorneys, we know that every parent or guardian wants to be an effective, confident advocate at their child’s first Individualized Education...
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part I: Mistakes Parents Make When Seeking a Better IEP or 504 Plan Parents may know their children...
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