Posted 9/16/2022 By Mary Coogan, ACNJ Vice President The hard work and commitment of those involved in New Jersey’s child welfare system including Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) staff, department leadership, attorneys, caretakers, service providers, judges, court staff and court volunteers has resulted in a steady and significant reduction in the number of […]
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Special Education and the Role of the Parent (Spanish)
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 for Spanish-speaking families explains the kinds of services that are available and their rights regarding the implementation of these services.
Basic Guide to Special Education
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 […]
Updated Kinship Legal Guardian (KLG) Guide Released!
Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) may be an option for certain Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) cases when the child has been under a resource parent’s care for a long time, and it is unlikely that the child will be able to be safely reunited with their parent. Learn about KLG and what it entails in […]
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, […]
