Bureau of Special Education Includes approved Private Programs, Focused Monitoring, IEP Forms, Publications, RFPs, Surrogate Parent information and Updates.
CT Birth to Three System - Part C The place for families to call when they have a question, concern or want more information about their Birth to Three services, as well as a resource for Birth to Three providers seeking technical assistance.
Early Childhood Special Education - 619 Special education and related services are required by federal and state law. The laws are intended to ensure that young children with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in accordance with their individual needs. Early childhood special education as defined by the federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is for 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children with disabilities who require special education. In Connecticut, special education and related services are available to eligible children by age 3 and are provided by local and regional school districts.
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center Nancy Prescott 338 Main Street Niantic, CT. 06357 (860) 739-3089 Voice & TDD (860) 739-7460 fax (call first to dedicate line) (800) 445-2722 CT only
Surrogate Parent Contact: Ann Kammerer Educational Consultant Bureau of Special Education & Pupil Services CT Department of Education 25 Industrial Park Road Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 807-2040 (860) 807-2047 fax
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Arts for All Connecticut Arts for All Connecticut believes that the arts play a vital role in the lives of all people. They give us a universal language through which we enhance education, communicate experiences, and unite diverse cultures. Arts for All Connecticut serves to communicate the power of the arts as a means to develop learning skills, encourage independence, promote inclusion, and positively shape the lives of people with disabilities.
Centers for Independent Living We create opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education, and consultation. This page includes a list of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) and is updated weekly by the Independent Research Living Utilization (IRLU).
Connecticut Association of Private Special Education Facilities (CAPSEF) CAPSEF is a voluntary association of private schools which provides quality, cost effective, special education and related services to the special needs of children and adolescents (birth to 21 years) of Connecticut. The focus of these education services is social and vocation programs designed to enable students to succeed in the least restrictive environment.
Connecticut Parent-Teachers Association Connecticut PTA is one of the constituent organizations of the National PTA. Our state's organization allows the flow of information from a national to local level, and vice a versa. Connecticut PTA exists as a source of information and support to all our local units and members. We are here to support the efforts of our members as they work for the health, education, and welfare of children and youth around the state.
We designed the Connecticut Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities so people who love and work with our children can get reliable information, support -- and connect with one another.
Easter Seals Connecticut Easter Seals assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families annually through a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites. Each center provides top-quality, family-focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves. Primary Easter Seals services include: Medical Rehabilitation, Early Intervention, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Hearing Therapy, Job Training and Employment, Child Care, Adult Day Services & Camping and Recreation.
PATH Parent to Parent CT (Parents Available to Help) PATH is a network of families providing informational and emotional support to others who have a child with developmental or health related needs. PATH reaches out to help strengthen families coping with similar situations in Connecticut, and the organizations that serve them to reduce isolation, empower families as advocates for their children and reaffirm their values as parents and caregivers.
State Education Resource Center (SERC) SERC has been in operation since 1969 through funding from the Connecticut State Department of Education. SERC's commitment is to serve as a centralized resource for professionals, families, and community members regarding education and early intervention/prevention for all of Connecticut's children and youth and their families, particularly children with special needs, at-risk learners, and diverse learners. SERC strives for the highest possible level of excellence in its provision of professional development and other technical assistance initiatives, family education and support, and information and materials dissemination.
Special Kids Support Center: Connecticut Children's Medical Center The Special Kids Support Center is a department at Connecticut Children's Medical Center dedicated to helping families who have children with special needs. The Center's goal is to provide assistance with care coordination, disability related information and community resources to families caring for a child with special needs. All families of children with special health care needs are eligible. The Center can offer expert medical guidance on disability related issues to parents, caregivers and community service providers. Our team includes a Physiatrist, a Developmental Pediatrician, a Nurse Practitioner, nurses, social workers, parent advocates, resource and benefits specialists and administrative staff that work together to help meet the family's needs.
WeCAHR (Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights) WeCAHR advocates for the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. We are an association of families and children building communities that respect and welcome people. We educate the public consciousness and promote the understanding of human similarities.
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