A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) can feel overwhelming. It’s overwhelming because it can significantly impact your child’s education. Understanding...
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The Future of Special Education is Here—and It’s Powered by AI
The percentage of teachers using AI to develop instructional strategies has rapidly risen from 25% in May 2025 to 69% as of January 2026. Schools are working...
Track Goals: A Parent’s Guide to Mid-Year Academic Progress
TRACK GOALS A Parent's Guide to Mid-Year Academic Progress For Parents of Children with Special Needs As we reach the end of the third quarter, it's...
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...
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...
Understanding the Stormy Educational Seas of 2025: A Primer
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...
April is the Cruelest Month: When the Promise of Spring Contrasts with Poor Student Performance
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...
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...
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...
QUICK GUIDE to CRITICAL SCHOOL STAFF and GETTING THE “BEST” PROGRAM
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...
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A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) can feel overwhelming. It’s overwhelming because it can significantly impact your child’s education. Understanding what’s happening and knowing your rights gives you the confidence to move forward in the best direction....
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Does My Special Needs Child Qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) Services?
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The Future of Special Education is Here—and It’s Powered by AI
The percentage of teachers using AI to develop instructional strategies has rapidly risen from 25% in May 2025 to 69% as of January 2026. Schools are working to incorporate AI more into classrooms, moving AI from the technology of the future to the now. Although AI...