Education Specialists of New Jersey — Local services in Nutley

I have been in special education for over 20 years and have worked directly with many case managers. Mike Hanly is by far the most professional, thorough and caring LDTC’s I have ever worked with. His knowledge of the most current services available for children with learning disabilities and special needs puts him above all others. His evaluations of the students are the most comprehensive I have ever witnessed, and the students love him! He works closely with the child, the family and the educators in order to compose the most tailored plan to meet the students needs all while keeping in mind that he not only wants the child to meet the goals set for them but to exceed them. Most importantly is his constant communication and follow up with all team members involved in the students plan.Mike is an advocate you would want for you child. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Mike. Being both a mother of special needs children and an educator in the field Mike is some one I would absolutely want by my side. Thank you Mike for working with all my students throughout the years and being there every step of the way! Their success is a true testament to all your hard work...

I would like to start by saying if you are reading this….just do it…you are about to make the best decision ever by hiring Mike. I promise it will be the best choice you ever made.. Being a mom of 3 and all of them having IEP’s it’s scary, hard, and very emotional .. Mike has truly been an angel in disguise and made me and my girls feel so much better about everything. He truly loves the kids and helps you and them understand what’s best for them . He is so knowledgeable about all the different sources out there to help the kids and what they do and don’t need. I have worked with him for years and I promise you he will make your life so much better by just having him guide you in the right direction. I trust him more than anyone when it comes to my kids education .. I promise you it will be the best decision emotionally, academically, and the way he makes the kids feel confident in themselves is...

Michael has been an incredible advocate for our child with multiple disabilities and behavior challenges. He is extremely responsive and empathetic and very knowledgeable about the IEP process about ETR‘s and IDEA. His rates are affordable. Often school teams may have incorrect or limited information on the application of the laws and Michael has been very well informed in this aspect. Micheal has worked with my son, husband, myself and our IEP team of school administration staff, School contractors, Gen Ed and special ed teachers. We continue to depend on Michael Hanly as our child advances within the public school district. He is a consummate professional and a wonderful advocate...