By Nina Peckman, ACNJ Education Staff Attorney Mental health and wellness have received increased attention over the past few years. Prior to the pandemic, calls from parents regarding behavior issues were typically centered around the school disciplinary responses. Requests for help for a child refusing to attend school or being barred due to mental health […]
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Una Guia Basica Para Educacion Especial
La intención de este folleto corto es de servir como guía de referencia para personas que tienen preguntas sobre la educación especial. No es la intención ofrecer consejos ni guía legal. Para una explicación profunda de cualquier aspecto legal del proceso de la educación especial, se le recomienda a los padres o guardianes comunicarse con […]
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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY Investments in our children reap results. Not just for one child, but for thousands of children all over New Jersey. That is why Advocates for Children of New Jersey, in partnership with parents and community members, works with local, state, and federal leaders to develop solutions that will give […]
After 38 Years of Service, Cecilia Zalkind, President and CEO of ACNJ, Announces Retirement
Dear Friend, As Chair of the Board of Trustees for Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ), we are announcing that after 38 years of service, current President and CEO Cecilia Zalkind will retire at the end of the year. During her tenure, Ceil has been one of New Jersey’s most influential leaders and greatest […]
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 […]
