Education Videos: Resources to help parents navigate the educational system

Posted on April 29, 2022

Learn about student rights in regards to the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bully laws in New Jersey.

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.
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Learn About Student Rights Regarding School Discipline in New Jersey

Presentation Expand Click here to download the presentation. Helpful Resources Expand Discipline Manual ACNJ’s Basic Guide to Special Education New Jersey Statutes and Regulations and Department of Education Guidance Record Appeals U.S. Department of Education Compilation of New Jersey Discipline Laws and Regulations
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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.
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Special Education and the Role of the Parent

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 their rights regarding the implementation of these services.
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Compensatory Education and the Impact of COVID-19

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.
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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.
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Derechos y Protecciones Contra el Acoso y Intimidación Escolar (HIB)

Este video explica las leyes relacionadas con el acoso y la intimidación escolar para que los padres pueden ayudar a su hijo, sea víctima de intimidación en la escuela o sea participante en la intimidación o acoso de otro estudiante. ***** (This video in Spanish, explains the laws regarding harassment, intimidation and bullying so that parents can advocate for their child, whether the child is a target of bullying or has engaged in bullying.)
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These videos were made possible with the generous support of the Merancas Foundation, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey. For other law-related activities, please call 1-800-FREE-LAW or visit the Foundation at njsbf.org.