Guides
Guides for New Jersey families
Organized by topic, not by date. Every guide includes questions to ask and a clear next step.
School & IEP
Special education processes, plans and meetings.
Topics: Evaluations • IEPs • 504 Plans • Child Study Teams • IEP Meetings • Special Education
- IEP MeetingsPreparing for an IEP Meeting in New JerseyHow to prepare for an IEP meeting in New Jersey: what to review, checklists, questions to ask, and what to do afterward.Open
- 504 PlansUnderstanding the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 PlanA plain-language comparison of an IEP and a 504 plan in New Jersey: the laws, eligibility, what each includes, goals and review.Open
- Special EducationI Think My Child Needs Help at School — Where Do I Start?First steps for New Jersey families when a child is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially or developmentally at school.Open