Written by Mariann Crincoli, Esq. An extended school year (ESY) refers to educational programming beyond the required 180-day school year for students with...
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Is your child with special needs ready to graduate?
Written by Mariann Crincoli, Esq. As a child approaches his or her 18th birthday, most parents feel a loss of control as he or she officially enters...
Five steps to getting the Special Education process started
Written by Mariann Crincoli, Esq. Special education is governed by federal and state law which requires public school districts to provide children with...
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...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month – bullying laws protect children with special needs
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Bullying can be a devastating experience for any child. When the child being bullied has special needs, serious and...
Students with disabilities cannot be barred from gifted and talented programs
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Federal and state law requires that accelerated programs be made available to students with disabilities and that...
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