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 […]
Parent Policy Discussion Resources
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Engage with other parents by attending monthly meetings highlighting different policy topics that impact children and families. Check out recordings of our past meetings below. Lunch and Learns Coming Up Lunch and Learn meetings take place once a month on a Wednesday @ 12PM via Zoom Click here for a list […]
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 […]
