There is no substitute for a parent who advocates strongly for their child. Staff attorney Nina Peckman offers a few important tips parents should know during the COVID-19 pandemic when advocating for their child’s education rights.
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ACNJ Says No to Opinion 56, Stating Non-Lawyers Have a Place in IEP Meetings, Mediation
On November 16, 2020, staff attorney Nina Peckman, on behalf of ACNJ, submitted comments to the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, urging them to remove language in Opinion 56, which states that only lawyers are to be allowed in Independent Education Program (IEP) and mediation meetings. By barring non-lawyer advocates from meetings, Peckman […]
Factsheet Helping Parents of Students with Disabilities Navigate Education During COVID-19
Staff attorney Nina Peckman explains how education guidances have developed since mid-March and how parents can help their children with special needs have the opportunity to succeed academically.
Education
Education Resources The KidLaw Legal Resource Center provides individual help with education-related issues as well as helpful guides and factsheets. If you have a question concerning the education legal rights of New Jersey’s children and do not find the answer here, e-mail staff attorney Nina Peckman at npeckman@acnj.org. Education law FAQs Basic Guide to Special […]
COVID-19 School Closures: Addressing Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities
More than ever students with disabilities will need strong advocates to express concerns and collaborate with school staff. Get helpful tips.