Special education can be a difficult process to navigate. ACNJ, with the generous support of The IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey, has released its updated Special Education Guide, helping parents and caregivers to understand their child’s education rights in New Jersey. This guide is intended as a reference for people who have […]
Author: Catherine Felegi2
Honoring the Legacy of Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver
Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver speaking at the 2021 Aletha R. Wright Award ceremony. Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver with ACNJ Senior Policy Analyst and 2021 Aletha R. Wright Award recipient Cynthia Rice. In loving memory of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the Assembly and later as […]
Watch the Recording: ACNJ/NJ DCF 2023 Summer Forum
Each year, Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) team up to share with stakeholders the latest news and events impacting children and families in the child welfare system. During this forum, key leaders discuss the recently approved fiscal 2024 budget, the NJ Statewide […]
Learn About Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Laws in New Jersey
Having your child be bullied, or having your child accused of bullying, can be an overwhelming experience for a parent. Staff Attorney Nina Peckmen offers a brief overview of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) laws in New Jersey public schools, as well as gives guidance to navigate the process.
Watch: Mary Coogan Joins Steve Adubato to Discuss #ReimagineChildCare
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