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...

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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...
In the early months of 2025, uncertainty and turmoil over the changes in education have placed school districts and parents in a state of anxiety. This is...
It’s that time of year. The end of the third marking period, also known as IEP season. Has the school staff said your child is doing fine and making good...
The public education infrastructure in New Jersey provides students with specific disabilities access to special education classes and services in order to...
QUICK GUIDE to CRITICAL SCHOOL STAFF and GETTING THE “BEST” PROGRAM Parents of children with a disability have been handed both a challenge and an...
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...
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part III: Components of a Good Expert Evaluation This blog is the third in a series of...
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part II: How to Choose an Expert A. Can We Use Our Pediatrician? Your pediatrician is your child’s...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Special Needs Student! February brings thoughts of celebrating our loved ones. If you have a student with special needs,...
PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2024 RETURNING TO SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS 2024 Returning to school after the holiday break can be wrenching. Students look forward to the...
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...
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 specific details get lost. One example: Do parents of children with special needs know the difference between...
The Basics A trust is an effective tool in estate planning. To create a trust, a person called a grantor specifies which assets go into the trust. The grantor then designates another person called the trustee to oversee the trust for the person called the beneficiary...
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...
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, however, can vary greatly depending upon your situation. For example, many forms of trust and power of...