Parental Rights, Resources and Information

Parents are an intergral member of the district Child Study Team. It's important as a parenta and advocate for your child's education to know your rights. The following information was revised by the New Jersey Department of Education in August 2019. Click below to be brought directly to the website.

For additional resources and information for parents, please visit the following links below:

State of New Jersey Department of Special Education

New jersey Department of Education Learning Resource Center

State Special Education Rules, Regulations and Policies

New Jersey Families Portal

How to speak with your child about their learning disability:

Speaking to your child about their learning disability can be difficult. Having some resources to review in advance can help that conversation go a little easier for both the parent and the child. Below are links to resoureces to help you and your child.

Explaining Learning Disabilities to Your Child

Educating Your Child About LD

How to Help Kids Talk About Learning DisabilitiesIf your child has a learning disability, getting her help—working with the school to get an effective IEP—is the first thing on your mind. But helping her get comfortable talking about it is also important. And for a lot of kids, opening up isn’t as easy as it sounds.

How to Talk to Your Child About Learning and Thinking Differences When kids learn and think differently, it’s important to talk openly. Here are conversation starters for talking about differences and disabilities with your child.

How to Talk to Your Child About Getting EvaluatedHow can you prepare your child for an education evaluation? Find out what to say to kids about special education testing at different ages.

What to Say If Your Child Is Nervous About Getting Evaluated for Special EducationLots of kids are scared or embarrassed to get an evaluation. Here are things you can say to ease your child’s worries about getting evaluated for special education.

If you find that you still need help having these conversations with your child, please don't hesitate to contact your Child Study Team case manager for more ideas and assistance. Remember that this is a process that will ultimately empower your child to advocate for themselves as they grow older and their needs change.

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