ASAH PARTNER Affiliates
ASAH’s Board of Trustees does encourage that the services of the two Affiliates that are designated as “Partner” be utilized by ASAH Member Schools.
PARTNER
Acrisure
Brian Tarpey
(973) 244-6080
Email Brian Tarpey
www.acrisure.com/newyork
Acrisure, formerly the Tarpey Group, provides ASAH programs support and resources to navigate the complex insurance, technology and financial industries. Our vision is to be the premier advisor, delivering peace of mind and financial dignity to our education clients and their most valuable asset – their faculty and staff.
PARTNER
Partlow Insurance Agency, Inc.
Brian Partlow
(540) 667-4980
Email Partlow Insurance Agency, Inc.
www.partlowinsurance.com
Partlow Insurance Agency is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with both ASAH and NAPSEC. With more than 35 years of experience in providing quality insurance programs to meet the unique and diverse needs of more than 90 private school clients, Partlow Insurance is the recognized leader in its field.
ASAH Organizational Affiliate Members
PLEASE NOTE: The Affiliate members listed below have established relationships with ASAH and/or its member schools for a period of one-year or greater and have expressed an interest in participating in ASAH and supporting the special education community.
Bederson LLP
Michael Caro, Jr., CPA, CFE, PSA
(973) 530-9135
Email Michael Caro, Jr.
www.bederson.com
Bederson works closely with many NJDOE Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities. We are passionate about serving the APSSD community, and understand the nuances and complexities associated with audit and reporting guidelines, as well as the compliance requirements set forth by the NJDOE. We lift the accounting burden, so our schools can focus on their students and their missions with peace of mind.
Cullari Carrico
Jason Cullari
(973) 406-3955
Email Jason Cullari
www.cullaricarrico.com
Cullari Carrico has been a leader in serving New Jersey Dept. of Education approved private schools for students with disabilities (“APSSD”). Having our knowledgeable team aid in the complex requirements and interpretations of the NJ Administrative Code (“NJAC”) allows more time for you to do what you do best, educating and helping our future.
Mercadien
Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA, CGMA, PSA, Managing Director
(609) 689-9700
Email Lovepreet Buttar
www.mercadien.com
Mercadien has served nonprofit organizations, including private schools for the disabled, for over 35 years – providing advisory, audit, tax, compliance, accounting, risk management, governance and board training services; thought leadership and education on key issues; and forward-thinking, relationship-driven solutions designed to benefit organizations that serve the community.
Nisivoccia LLP
James F. Anderson
(732) 906-6222
Email James F. Anderson
www.nisivoccia.com
For over 35 years, Nisivoccia has provided audit, tax, accounting and consulting services to Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities throughout New Jersey. We pride ourselves on providing value-added service to our clients through our understanding of the comprehensive audit and reporting guidelines put in place by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and the complex compliance requirements of the New Jersey Administrative Code. With our direction, insight and long-term relationships with regulators and funding agencies, our clients can focus on providing the services and attaining the goals important to their mission of providing quality education and opportunity to their students.
O’Meara Financial Group
Margaret O’Meara
(732) 224-9900
Email Margaret O’Meara
www.omearafinancial.com
O’Meara Financial Group partners with schools to build relationships based on trust, competent professional advice, continual communication and prompt personal service. We assist schools in creating customized retirement plan solutions, prudent investment processes, fiduciary practices and employee education programs.
Paradigm Pioneers, Inc.
Steven Nuesch
(800) 774-0905, x 100
Email Steven Nuesch
www.ppihx.com
Paradigm Pioneers is the IT company dedicated for 25+ years to special educations school system software, MSP/Desktop/Server Support plans and secure IT solutions. Paradigm creates the innovative features that inspire educational passion and commitment and give special education staff more time for doing what they love. The Paradigm Special Ed Suite with Mobile PPIHX DB App and NEW WEB VERSION includes all the tools for schools – including staff contracts and student contracts – to lighten their loads and give back their school day.
Risk Strategies
Rich Skorupski, CIC, CRM, CPCU
(908) 272-4801
(732) 735-3990 (Cell)
Email Rich Skorupski
www.riskstrategies.com
Risk Strategies is a specialty national insurance brokerage and risk management firm offering comprehensive risk management advice and insurance placement for property & casualty and employee benefits risks. With 25 specialty practices, Risk Strategies serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public and private schools, public entities and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. Ranked among the top brokers in the country.
School Accounting Professionals LLC
Mary A. Bawarski, CPA, PSA
(973) 398-3024
Email Mary Bawarski
www.sap-cpa.com
For 37 years, School Accounting Professionals has specialized in providing consulting services to private schools for students with disabilities. We work with the business office ensuring compliance with the NJDOE Administrative Code, training personnel, interfacing with auditors and responding to compliance letters.
Strauss Esmay Associates
Sandra Nicastro
(732) 255-1500
Email Sandra Nicastro, Esq.
www.straussesmay.com
Strauss Esmay Associates is New Jersey’s premier school policy and regulation consulting firm working with more than 570 public school districts, charter schools, and private schools in New Jersey. Strauss Esmay works with each school to develop a customized Policy and Regulation Manual and upon completion, provides updates to policies and regulations as statutes and codes change.
Related Agency Affiliate Members
PLEASE NOTE: The Affiliate members listed below are recognized as a service agency/advocate in the special education field benefiting parents, families and guardians, and have expressed an interest in participating in ASAH and supporting the special education community.
AJL Therapy for Kids, LLC
Julie Maykish
(973) 226-1655
Email Julie Maykish
www.ajltherapyforkidsllc.com
We are a school-based practice offering contractual therapy services to both public and private schools. Founders, Julie Maykish and Michele Homa, have established AJL Therapy For Kids, LLC as a leading provider of school-based Occupational and Physical Therapy Services. Our services include evaluations, program development, staff training, consultative services, and educationally based individualized treatment sessions.
Behavior Therapy Associates
Michael Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D
(732) 873-1212
Email Michael Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D
www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com
Behavior Therapy Associates (BTA) is a private group practice founded in 1979 by Dr. Steven Gordon. Dr. Michael Selbst is Executive Director. BTA combines the expertise of licensed psychologists, school psychologists, BCBA’s and post-doctoral fellows to provide high quality behavioral and cognitive therapy, consultation and training.
PLEASE NOTE: The Affiliate members listed in this booklet have established relationships with ASAH and/or its member schools for a period of one-year or greater and have expressed an interest in participating in ASAH and supporting the special education community.
ASAH does not endorse any vendor listed in this booklet.
Affiliate Member listing as of July 2023.