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Where is parent pick-up and do I have to sign them out like elementary school?
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Parents make a line in the parking lot to pick up their child. You do not need to come in to sign your child out.
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May the parent/guardian of a child educated elsewhere than at school request information regarding a curriculum from the local board of education?
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Parents may seek information about the school curriculum from the local board of education. If the parent/guardian requests such information, the board must provide it since a district’s curriculum is a matter of public record in accordance with N.J.
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Who is responsible for a child educated elsewhere than at school when the child is taught by a person other than the parent or when the child takes a correspondence course or web-based program?
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The parent/guardian of the child educated elsewhere than at school are solely responsible for any program selected. The state or local board of education is not required or authorized to approve the selected program. The parent/guardian may work dire
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Is a parent/guardian or person(s) teaching the child elsewhere than at school required to be certified as a teacher in the State of New Jersey?
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A parent/guardian or person(s) teaching a child elsewhere than at school is not required by law to be certified as a teacher in the State of New Jersey.
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How Do You Help Your Child Deal With Being Bullied At School --- Parent Tips?
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How to deal with bullying in your child's classroom or school is a question many parents will be facing. In recent years, there has been an increase in bullying as well as an increase in the awareness of bullying. Being bullied at school has received
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How Do You Be Responsible Parents As Children Return To School --- Parent Tips?
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Responsible parents have learned to manage their time and juggle their responsibilities as time nears for their children to return to school. Responsible parents must know what is expected and required as their children return to school and make arra
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If a parent or legal guardian begins the homeschooling during the school year, must they provide at least 175 instructional days?
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No. The number of days that the student attended school can be deducted from the 175 instructional day requirement.
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Is a school district required to provide a parent orientation for parents/guardians of LEP/ELLs students?
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Parents or other persons in parental relation to a student designated as limited English proficient who is a new entrant, as defined in the Commissioner's Regulations, shall be provided an orientation session on the state standards, assessments, scho
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British schools abroad - is there an organisation in the UK that oversees these schools (I am a parent of a child at a British school in Spain)?
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Unlike many other countries, the UK Government does not support any schools abroad. However, many such schools belong to a membership organisation of international schools. You may be interested in contacting the following organisations: • The Counci
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How can a parent ensure that a school district honors the “stay-put” provision?
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Most school districts are aware of and usually honor the “stay-put” provision. However, this issue has become more problematic in recent years. There are several alternatives available to help you enforce your “stay-put” rights: (1) As in all special
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