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08 August
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August is New Student Orientation Month

Posted by trinaeh
in Special Education, Special Needs Child

By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq.

 

Can you believe it?

Once again, the summer is flying by. It seems as if we were just oohing and aahing over fireworks, and now we’re staring the start of school right in the face.

In August, parents are faced with inventorying everything their kids need for the first day of school, items like:

  • School clothing
  • Undergarments
  • Shoes
  • Sneakers
  • Gym Clothing
  • Backpacks
  • Lunch boxes
  • Bus pass and pickup location
  • Teacher assignments
  • Notebooks
  • Pens
  • Calculator
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31 August
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It’s Back to School – One Way or Another

Posted by admin
in Special Education, Special Needs

Whether or not we feel ready, the start of another school year is here. The big difference this year, of course, is the COVID-19 virus. Some school districts will open on a modified basis, but many families are continuing only virtual learning from home. Whatever this school year holds for you and your special needs child, the attorneys at Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler want to share some tips to help with the adjustment to this new school model. Staci J. Greenwald, Esq. Being proactive can help avoid problems once the school year starts. Reach out to your child’s teacher in advance and...

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31 August
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Returning to the Classroom under COVID: A Planning Checklist

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in Special Education, Special Needs

When children walk into their classrooms this fall, many things will look different. Since familiarity helps children feel secure, the changes necessary to safeguard everyone from COVID-19 may upset or confuse your child, at least at first. To help parents prepare children for new school procedures, the national Centers for Disease Control (CDC), offers some ideas: Talk with your child: Describe how the school will look different (e.g., desks far apart from each other, teachers maintaining physical distance, the possibility of staying in the classroom for lunch). Ask about how the school is going and about interactions with classmates and teachers. Find out...

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21 August
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6 Back-to-School Planning Tips for Your Child With Special Needs

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Written by  Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler For a few glorious weeks each year, classrooms are replaced with trips to the Shore, and your family’s summer vacation makes waiting for the school bus seems like a distant memory. Yet, while it may feel like the year has just ended, it’s never too soon to start planning for your child’s return to school in September. Here are 6 tips to help make the transition successful. Share your child’s IEP with appropriate staff members. The most important resource you and your child’s teachers share is the Individualized Education Program or IEP. Provide a copy of...

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16 July
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Planning for your Special Need child’s cack to school

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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 makes waiting for the school bus seem a distant memory. Yet, while it may feel like the year has just ended, it’s never too soon to start planning for your child’s successful return to school in September. Of course, the most important resource you and your child’s teachers share is the Individualized Education Program or IEP. Provide a copy of the IEP to each new staff member who will come into contact with your child each...

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