A 2024 SAMHSA report found New Jersey teens face high rates of anxiety, mood, and behavioral disorders. There are state mental health mandates on schools that parents should know about to ensure their child gets the needed support.
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The High School Years for Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Options and Issues
As a parent navigating New Jersey’s special education system, understanding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is crucial for ensuring your child receives appropriate educational services.
Your Voice Matters: Help Improve Special Education Services in NJ
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is in the process of reviewing N.J.A.C. 6A:14, which includes the regulations that govern how special education and related services are delivered to students across the state. This process presents an important opportunity to the public–including parents, caretakers, school staff, service providers, and advocates–to […]
Register for Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Disabilities Webinar
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Flyer On Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 PM, ACNJ’s Parent Leadership Council presents an online webinar for parents of children pre-K through grade 3 — Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Differences. Experts will discuss eligibility criteria for IEPs and 504 plans, the rights of qualifying children, and potential accommodations […]
Latest factsheet from KidLaw on Special Education for Children Ages 3-5
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