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MOVING IN NEW JERSEY WITH AN IEP

Are you moving in New Jersey with an IEP? Moving gives rise to a lot of questions and uncertainty. What happens when you transfer from one New Jersey school to another, or from out-of-state? What are your rights? What if your child is in an out-of-district placement, do you have “stay put” rights? Is the … Continue reading MOVING IN NEW JERSEY WITH AN IEP →

AMENDING AN IEP WITHOUT A MEETING

Parents often ask about amending an IEP without a meeting, and whether it is legal for the school to change their child’s Individualized Education Program without a meeting of the IEP Team. Under both the Federal and New Jersey regulations, the short answer is yes. While an IEP must be developed by the IEP Team, … Continue reading AMENDING AN IEP WITHOUT A MEETING →

“Stay Put” Rights in Special Education

What are “Stay Put” Rights in Special Education? “Stay Put” rights in Special Education are something every parent whose child is receiving special education services should know about. If you disagree with changes the school wants to make to your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), you can stop the changes from going into effect by … Continue reading “Stay Put” Rights in Special Education →

Private Schools for Students with Disabilities

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a full continuum of placements be available to meet the needs of students eligible for special education and related services. The continuum of placements includes private schools for students with disabilities. Below is a list private schools for students with disabilities that are approved by the … Continue reading Private Schools for Students with Disabilities →

The Root Cause of School Shootings

School shootings have become part of our culture. There is much debate over how to prevent such horrific events from occurring, and most center around politics and gun control laws. While my personal view is that no civilian citizen needs an assault rifle, or any other weapon of mass destruction for that matter, the focus … Continue reading The Root Cause of School Shootings →