Many New Jersey students are still experiencing academic and behavioral challenges related to the impact of COVID-19 mandated school closures and the ongoing challenges schools are facing to meet the diverse needs of their students. This presentation provides an overview of the issues and how parents can advocate for appropriate education services due to learning loss, including compensatory education rights.
Category: Student Rights
Education Videos: Resources to help parents navigate the educational system
Jul 20, 2023 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 […]
Learn About Transition Rights in Special Education
Students in special education are entitled to high school transition services as part of their IEP program to prepare them for life after high school. This presentation explains the kinds of services that are available and rights regarding the implementation of these services.
Filing deadline extended for Due Process petition for compensation of special education services
Governor Murphy signed S905/A1281 into law directing school districts must have an IEP meeting with every student by no later than December 31, 2022 to discuss the need for compensatory education for the period from March 18, 2020 through September 1, 2021. Parents have until September 1, 2023 to file for Due Process. This complaint, […]
Helping Your Child Get On Track: Education Tips for 2022
By Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney What kinds of questions should you ask at the school meeting to assess your child’s progress and to request help for your child? What information does the Start Strong assessment result say about my child? How are these results guiding the instruction that my child is getting? What are my […]