Parents of Intellectually Disabled May Soon Get ‘Bill of Rights’
The parents and guardians of intellectually or mentally disabled children deserve a “bill of rights” addressing the information and treatment they receive from public agencies and care providers, legislators were told at a hearing on Monday.
The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey Delivers Help to Those Looking for Appropriate Special Education Programs
More than 30 state-approved private special education schools throughout Northern, Metro and Central New Jersey have joined forces to make it easier for parents and school districts to find information, referral and support for students that need special education services.
New executive director of Kingsway Learning Center
Christine Robinson has been hired to serve as the executive director of Kingsway Learning Center – a private, special education school with campuses in Haddonfield and Moorestown. She previously served as assistant principal of Mt. Laurel Hartford School.
Business Award Scam – Don’t be Fooled – or Pay
A number of ASAH member schools have been notified by e-mail that they have won a "Best of.." Award. Unless you know and recognize the sender, this e-mail notice is a marketing scam and should be ignored.
YALE Students Raise $1000 for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
YALE School students recently raised $1,000 to give to the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.
New York May Weigh Students’ Culture in Private Placements
A bill awaiting action from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo would require school districts to consider cultural factors when deciding on private placements for students with disabilities.
Mary Christie presents students of The Children’s Institute in Verona with a 500-book donation
First Lady Mary Pat Christie today presented the students of The Children’s Institute in Verona with a 500-book donation as part of the 6th Annual [...]
ASAH’s Advocacy Support – A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Families and Our Member Schools
ASAH’s advocacy support is provided statewide and offers many levels for support, from our on-line Tool Kit, to telephone support, information and referral.
News from Trenton: Changes to Support Services for Children and Teens
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has proposed big changes in the service delivery system for children and teens with developmental disabilities. If the proposal is [...]
NEWS 12 Airs Reports of Public Schools Threatening Parents with Retaliation
School districts across the state are being accused of retaliating against parents who fight for expensive special education services by reporting the parents for child abuse or neglect, a NEWS12 NJ "Kane In Your Corner" investigation finds.
