NJASEPS’ Commitment to Parents

NJASEPS believes parents are the best advocates for children with disabilities. Since its inception in 1974, we’ve worked to provide accurate information and meaningful support to help parents do what is best for their children.

2025 – 2026 Parent Webinar Series
Presented by NJASEPS and The Alliance

These free Zoom webinars are created specifically for parents of children with disabilities.  Please check this page regularly for updates and future workshops!

Presenter Bio: Jennifer Boyle – Mom, Advocate, and founder of Good Life Consulting. Jennifer advocates for person-centered supports and legislative advances, helping people with disabilities live fulfilling lives of their own choosing.   She is the proud mom of Sean, a joyful 22-year-old with complex medical issues and high support needs. And of Sam, a delightful 18-year-old college freshman who is on the autism spectrum.  Jennifer has completed more than 750 training hours related to advocacy and transition to adult life, including the Boggs Center’s Partners in Policymaking, NJ LEND, Partners in Policymaking Advanced Training, and Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Training. She has consulted to the CTC Academy’s Beyond Graduation Project since 2023, assisting families in learning about and preparing for the world of adult services.  She served as SEPAG co-president for the West Essex Regional School District from 2021 – 2025, supporting the families of students with IEPs and 504 plans. She currently serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee for the ARC of New Jersey, the Advocacy Committee for the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey, and the Community of Practice State Action Team for Charting the LifeCourse.  

Presenter Bio: Bianca Coleman, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, LBA – is a licensed psychologist in the state of New Jersey, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level, and licensed behavior analyst in New Jersey. Dr. Coleman completed her bachelor’s degree from Rowan University in Psychology with a specialization in Child Behavior. Then, she received her master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis at Penn State University. Dr. Coleman earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Temple University. Dr. Coleman has extensive experience working with individuals presenting with developmental disabilities, disruptive behaviors, feeding, toileting and sleep problems, social skills deficits, as well as attention and executive functioning concerns. She has expertise in using evidence-based treatments to work collaboratively with parents to teach them behavior management strategies and improve functional and adaptive skills, and with schools to address classroom management and challenging behaviors. Dr. Coleman is skilled in conducting diagnostic evaluations, specifically of autism spectrum disorder, psychological, psychoeducational, and functional behavior assessments. She also provides assessment and consultation services to public and private schools regarding their programs for learners with autism spectrum disorders and behavior challenges. Dr. Coleman’s professional interests include applying Behavior Analytic strategies to functional based skills and behavioral concerns with individuals, families, schools, and organizations.

Presenter Bio: Lena Suarez-Angelino, MSW, LCSW, is an international speaker, licensed clinical social worker, professor, author and burnout consultant for nonprofits, schools, and companies. Lena can provide services in both English and Spanish, both in-person or online. Lena is the founder of LIGHT Collective and Co., a place where you can holistically and effectively heal from burnout and begin your journey to let it go, here, today (LIGHT). Lena has been featured in over 40 publications and interviews. Additionally, Lena is a disability advocate for her son and founder of Central Jersey Special Needs Community, a place for caregivers and providers to connect and support one another.

Presenter Bio: Laura A. Siclari, Esq. – serves as Of Counsel to Parles Rekem, bringing over 20 years of experience in education law at both the K–12 and higher education levels. Her practice centers on representing students and families in special education and general education matters, guardianship matters, as well as in disciplinary and higher education proceedings across the country. In the K–12 arena, Laura has represented countless students in special education due process hearings, IEP eligibility and placement disputes, Section 504 accommodation matters, and disciplinary matters. She also has extensive experience handling issues of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), as well as high school sports issues involving the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). Laura’s practice also includes higher education advocacy, where she represents students in Code of Conduct proceedings, Title IX investigations, and disciplinary hearings at colleges and universities nationwide. She has become a trusted resource for families navigating the increasingly complex landscape of student rights in higher education. Laura also has deep experience and understanding of mental health and addictions law issues, particularly as they relate to minors and students, having served on various boards for over a decade in these spaces, and has translated that experience into her student advocacy work. A frequent writer and lecturer on education law topics, Laura has published extensively in the New Jersey Lawyer Magazine and has presented to parent and professional groups on special education and student rights. She is known for her practical, compassionate, and solutions-oriented approach, helping families achieve results that preserve both educational access and student well-being.