Children with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often eligible for special education programs and accommodations in New Jersey. But it can be challenging to access these benefits without an official diagnosis. To complicate matters, there is no…
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IEP and 504 Plans During Remote Learning
Virtual IEP meetings are possible and successful in New Jersey school districts that have adapted to restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey school districts are faced with an unprecedented dilemma because of the state-mandated school closures…
Susan Clark Law Group COVID-19 Update
At Susan Clark Law Group, we understand that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is hitting families and children with special needs the hardest. Families are struggling financially, and children who desperately need structure and critical services are at home without those services….
Dyslexia in New Jersey: Special Education Advocates Perspective
Dyslexia in New Jersey: Special Education Advocates Perspective By Dr. Mark Franceshini, Educational Advocate and Susan Schroeder Clark, Esq. Parents of dyslexic children often struggle to find support for their child’s educational, emotional, and social needs. Fortunately, there are many…
When to Hire a Special Education Lawyer
Parents of children with special needs know that navigating the education system can be difficult. There are many challenges that these families face that others simply do not. Despite laws that are meant to safeguard the rights of children with…
IEP Meeting: A Critical Step Towards Getting an Appropriate Education
Preparing for an IEP meeting is a very important part of your child’s education and development. It is a long and difficult process and you should be fully aware of what you are being presented. If you are daunted by…
Patricia Callander Joins Susan Clark Law Group
We are pleased to announce the addition of Patricia Callander, an educational consultant, to our law firm. Mrs. Callander has 34 years of experience in public education, having recently retired as the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services for the Howell…
Guardianship of Adult Children with Special Needs
Guardianship in New Jersey is a process where you file a petition before a surrogate judge to get guardianship of your adult children with special needs. The Susan Clark Law Group helps families obtain guardianship for their adult children or…
What to Do If Your Special Needs Child is Being Bullied
Harassment, intimidation or bullying, or “HIB” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national…
What Should I Do DURING My IEP Meeting?
The IEP meeting is the time when you and the school’s child study team present your individual concerns about your child’s educational, emotional, and social future. Often times, the school will focus on what your child cannot do. You, on…
