This guide is intended as a reference for people who have questions about special education for a child. It summarizes the basic procedures, services and rights of children to an education and represents current federal and state laws and regulations. It is not intended to offer advice or legal guidance. For an expanded, legally-grounded explanation […]
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BLOG: Kinship Care and New Jersey’s Revised Kinship Legal Guardianship Act
By Legal Intern Kelly Monahan Benefits of Kinship Care Kinship care – placing children with relatives rather than non-relative foster parents – is associated with significant benefits for children and youth, including improved mental and behavioral health. Specifically, kinship care may help mitigate the trauma of removal when children are placed with relative caregivers who […]
Presentación sobre derechos de estudiantes a recibir servicios de educación y solicitar ayuda emergente
La abogada Nina Peckman, en esta presentación habla sobre los derechos de los estudiantes para recibir servicios de educación o permanecer en la clasificación según el último I.E.P. acordado cuando el distrito quiere cambiar o quitar servicios, o cuando insiste que el estudiante debe graduarse de la secundaria. También explica del modo más general cómo […]
What Parents Should Know Regarding School’s Obligations for Compensatory Education for Children with Disabilities
Learn what parents should know. about the new DOE guidance regarding the responsibility of school districts to provide compensatory education to students with disabilities as a result of COVID-19.
Being a Strong Advocate – Know When to Request Advocacy Assistance for your Child’s Education During the Pandemic
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.
