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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides caregivers with the necessary resources and education to access the appropriate supports and services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Join us every Monday at 10am on Facebook Live for a 10-minute update about special education or a helpful resource from The Family Institute. Some topics include:
  • IEPs vs. 504 Plans
  • Compensatory Education
  • Extended School Year
  • Mediation
  • Assistive Technology
  • Many More!

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In The News
New NJ Graduation Test Should Be Waived for Class of 2023, Lawmakers Say.
"Jennifer, the mother of a special education student who is a junior at a Hunterdon County high school, said her daughter has been doing well in school but feels “defeated” by this test.
“Whoever thinks we’ve had a regular school year obviously doesn’t work in a school,” said Jennifer, who asked not to be identified by her last name."
NJ Gives Parents More Time to File COVID Special Education Claims
"Under the new state law, the deadline to file a claim, originally March 18, is now extended to Sept. 1 of 2023.
'If you believe that your child did not receive a free appropriate public education between March 18, 2020 and the end of the 2019-2020 school year, and you want to request compensatory education or other services for this time period, you have until Sept. 1, 2023 to file a due process petition,' the Education Law Center states." Read more here.
Virtually Awesome
Out of District Placements
Many parents contact us with concerns that their child's school district is not meeting their individual needs. While we encourage IEP teams (including parents) to work together and be creative to deliver a plan that supports the child's unique goals, sometimes, an out-of-district placement is the best option. Placements include other local public school districts, private schools, and charter schools. Click on this fact sheet to learn more, or click the button to watch our archived webinar about out-of-district placements.
Mission to Transition
In-Person College Tour!
The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College
Friday, April 22nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Calling all students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families!
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute invites you and your student to go on an IN-PERSON tour of The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College. This is a certificate-based, post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities interested in developing their education to continue to gain skills to enter the workforce.

More college tours will be added soon!
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Assistive Technology Personalizes the Learning Environment

"We talk a lot about personalized learning and how it can benefit learners by providing them with more detailed instruction catered to their needs. It helps them overcome learning challenges and achieve their educational goals."

"We’ve also discussed assistive technologies – technologies designed to aid students with learning difficulties and other disabilities, understand and retain knowledge to improve their learning outcomes. The two can go hand-in-hand, as assistive technology can help all students receive a more personalized learning experience."
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