P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education)
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the Federal legislation originally signed into law in 1975, and reauthorized in 1997, which states among other things, that all students with disabilities are entitled to "a free appropriate public education" (FAPE). IDEA is an important initiative that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. There are many parts to that law relating to all stages of your child's education as well as the district's responsibilities and your role as team member in the process. Title 6A - Chapter 14 of the New Jersey Administrative Code is New Jersey's state law in support of IDEA.  It's goal is to ensure that IDEA is properly implemented in our state. 

Government & Legislative Resources & Links

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Section 504 vs. IDEA

An explanation of rights under Section 504 and comparisons to IDEA

NJ Special Education Administrative Code

Summary of Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:14

Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)

A summary of legal rights written by the NJ State Department of Education

State of New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities

The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) funds services for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. These supports and services are provided by more than 280 agencies in communities throughout the state, or in seven residential developmental centers that are administered by DDD. 

DDD funds a wide array of services intended to help support individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in the community.

 

The Right to Special Education in New Jersey

A manual from the NJ State Bar Foundation, designed to help advocates obtain special education for children with disabilities.

Community Resources & Links

Learning Resource Center - Morristown

Supported through the NJ State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
A $2 annual membership fee provides access to workshops, conferences, technical assistance, lending library of books, videos, materials, learning materials, photocopying and laminating, and much more.
New Address: 104 The American Road, Bldg. 100
Morris Plains,NJ 07950
Phone: 973-631-6345
Fax: 973-631-6350
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri.  9-5pm
Tues. 9-6pm

Jammin Jenn Music Therapy

Jammin Jenn (Jennifer Pacht-Goodman) is a  Certified Music Therapist in Watchung, New Jersey. She was Educated at The Boston Conservatory of Music and holds a Masters degree in Music Therapy from NYU.
She has performed all over the world as a singer and actress, but now devotes her professional life to enhancing the lives of children with special needs.

SNAP - Special Needs Athletic Clinics

SNAP is a non-profit organization created to inspire kids and raise awareness about the impact they can make in the lives of children with special needs. Our mission statement is to create a culture of acceptance of all children.  Programs include sports clinics, in house buddy program, mentor program, and scholarships.

The ARC of Morris County

The Arc of Morris County is dedicated to the care, support and advancement of people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families.

Pathways for Exceptional Children

Pathways mission is to teach communities to embrace children with disabilities and to collaboratively find answers that will benefit not only children with special needs, but all children, in their quest to become actively involved, self-sufficient, and contributing members of society.


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P.A.C.E. is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit in the Sate of New Jersey. 
DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this website is intended for educational purposes only. Given that the laws that govern special education are continually changing, always consult the New Jersey Special Education Administrative Code regulations to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. For any remaining questions, you should consult an attorney who specializes in special education law in this state.
P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education) in Morris School District, Morristown, New Jersey