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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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...
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...
Summertime: A Perfect Storm of Challenges
For parents of children with special needs, the summer months bring an end to the predictable routine of school. Parents are left to piece together all the...
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...
Tech Tools For Your Child with Special Needs: Available Accommodations in NJ Schools That Can Transform Learning
As a parent navigating New Jersey's special education system, you're already a fierce advocate for your child. But in the complex world of IEPs and 504 plans,...
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....
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...
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