Services

All parents want their children to grow both academically and socially in school in order to have a successful transition into adulthood. For children with special needs, achieving in the public school system can be challenging without appropriate special education programming and services. Children with special needs are entitled to appropriate special education programs and related services in the least restrictive environment.  Both the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and New Jersey's implementing regulations provide for specific rights, along with procedural protections, for children with special needs and their families.

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At the Law Office of Joseph D. Castellucci, Jr., Joe's experience as a former educator and school law attorney with over 20 years of experience will help you navigate the educational and legal system while securing your child's right to free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the last restrictive environment. You will receive competent and professional representation from the firm and will be provided with options that best meet the needs of your child and your family, including early resolution of matters when presented with such an opportunity.

 

Our goal is to always attempt reach an amicable resolution, when possible, to any issues with your school district in order. However, resorting to the legal process may be your only option, and we are ready to aggressively litigate your case if necessary.

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We offer Special Education Advocacy in the following areas:

 

• Child Find and Initial Eligibility Determinations 

• Child Study Team Evaluations 

• Independent Educational Evaluations

• Private Educational Evaluations

• Review and negotiation of Individual Education Programs (IEP)

• Review and Negotiation of Section 504 Accommodation Plans 

• Working with child study team members and school district administration 

• Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation 

• Manifestation Determinations 

• Disciplinary Hearings 

• Placement in private schools and tuition reimbursement

• Compensatory Education 

• Due Process Petitions and Hearings

• Civil Rights Investigations and all related litigation 

• Complaint Investigations

• Related NJ Law Against Discrimination (NJ LAD) cases 

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If you need assistance with a special education matter, please contact the Law Office of Joseph D. Castellucci, Jr. today. We possess decades of experience in handling all special education matters. We are a boutique law firm practicing in Morristown, New Jersey with a focus on providing our clients with personalized and compassionate representation with driven results. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation: (973) 285-3253.