Parents Corner
Local/State/National Resources For Parents
Parent Information/Advocacy
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
CPAC is a statewide non-profit organization that offers information and support to parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. The staff primarily consists of parents of children with disabilities who assist other parents in understanding how to participate more effectively in their children’s education.
Connecticut State Department of Education
The Connecticut State Department of Education can be an important source of information concerning clarification of your rights as they pertain to your individual situation. They will also intervene on your behalf if you feel your rights have been violated. All requests for intervention must be done in writing. If you decide to pursue a due process, your attorney must file with this agency.
State Education Resource Center (SERC)
From the Connecticut State Department of Education. Request a free resource package for parents of children with special needs, including CT Special Education Statutes and commentary; plus a newsletter with new materials in the SERC library and upcoming workshops.
- Special Education Parent Information Session 10_17_2022.pdf
- Connecticut State Department of Education
- CT-SEDS Parent Information
- Parents Guide [English].pdf
- Parents Guide [Spanish].pdf
- Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) District Guidelines.pdf
- Transition-Bill-of-Rights.pdf
- Behavioral Health Resources
Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy is the leading source of information on Cerebral Palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. An additional resource is http://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
Cerebral Palsy Group - https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is an active, effective advocacy organization for those with Attention Deficit Disorders. The CHADD website includes substantial amounts of information. Check for regional support groups.
International Dyslexia Association
The IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and advocacy for individuals with dyslexia, a reading (or language learning) disability. Both regional and national groups offer conferences, a variety of publications and information.
Arc of Connecticut
Arc of Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in the life of their community.
www.schwablearning.org
Includes subject indexes to learning disabilities resources, offers e-mail responses to individual questions.
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
This national non-profit organization publishes a newsletter for parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders offering current, authoritative information from experts; encouragement and practical guidance from parents; and inspiration via profiles of people who overcome learning disabilities on the way to outstanding achievement.
Speech and Hearing
CT Speech-Language-Hearing Association website
Federal
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Links to other resources for teachers and parents.
Council for Exceptional Children
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of internet resources for those interested in special education. Includes general disability information, parent and teacher resources, etc.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Office for Civil Rights home page. Information on Section 504 and other topics