In an editorial, Jersey City Board of Education candidate Vanessa Rodriguez, who is seeking a one-year term on the school board this November, lays out her plan for special education in the district.
As a special education mom, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the educational system.
Families should not feel lost, unheard, or alone while trying to understand evaluations, services, accommodations, IEPs, and the resources available to their children.
When elected to the Board of Education, I will bring that experience to my work while respecting the role of a board member…