Many children in New Jersey require special services when it comes to education and one way of ensuring those special services are obtained is through an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). That process can take months or even a couple years based on each student’s specific circumstances. However, there are a variety of tools and services available to students, parents, and caregivers that can help assist students in need before an IEP is finalized. Please join us as Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney for Advocates for Children of New Jersey discusses essential school services available to support students, including guidance counseling, health plans, multilingual learner services, and much more. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or advocate, this presentation provides valuable insights to help every child succeed.

Nina Peckman works for ACNJ’s KidLaw Resource Center as a staff attorney, specializing in all aspects of education law and, as a member of the special education practitioners workgroup and the education law committee of the New Jersey Bar Association, takes part in education policy agendas. Fluent in Spanish and English, she primarily assists parents by explaining the law and helping them advocate for their children in school, including by reviewing and explaining school record and writing letters to school staff. Nina negotiates with school board attorneys, attends school meetings and State mediation with parents. Nina earned her J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1985 and her B.A. from Rutgers College.