Education Resources The KidLaw Legal Resource Center provides individual help with education-related issues as well as helpful guides and factsheets. If you have a question concerning the education legal rights of New Jersey’s children and do not find the answer here, e-mail staff attorney Nina Peckman at npeckman@acnj.org. Education law FAQs Basic Guide to Special […]
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COVID-19 School Closures: Addressing Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities
More than ever students with disabilities will need strong advocates to express concerns and collaborate with school staff. Get helpful tips.
New Jersey’s Efforts as it Adjusts to a New Paradigm of Education
Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney, summarizes NJ’s efforts to provide instruction to 1.4 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Navigating Uncharted Waters – Transition Planning in Special Education
When transition planning occurs, a student’s IEP must include elements of the transition plan so that all individuals involved in implementing the student’s education are aware of his or her goals and understand what the school will do to help achieve them.
Peter Chen and Cynthia Rice author OP-ED on new chronic absenteeism law for NJ Spotlight
Schools are only part of the equation to improving attendance, but what they do matters immensely.