Our Mission
The mission of the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center is to educate, support, and empower Connecticut's diverse families of children and youth with any disability or chronic conditions, ages birth to 26, and the professionals who serve them.
CPAC is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and language access for Connecticut families and youth with disabilities. We advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to help remove barriers that families and youth face when advocating for appropriate supports and services.
Our Vision
All families will have the confidence, knowledge and understanding they need to effectively advocate for their children and to partner with professionals to ensure the children and youth grow and learn to their full potential.
WHAT'S NEW
2023 Next Steps Training- English and Spanish
Registration is now open for our 2023 Next Steps intensive parent training in English and Spanish...
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Every day, CPAC's Parent Consultants provide individual training, support and empowerment for parents and professionals who reach out to us with questions about the education of their children and students. We provide training programs at no cost to families and educators across the state. We make available a wide range of accessible online training and information on our website and through social media. We work with a wide range of partners to reach out to families, youth and educators to find and address the issues in the education and transition of students and young people from birth through age 26. CPAC is staffed by parents of children with disabilities who have training in, and personal experience with, the law and disability issues.
Online Learning
Opportunities
Webinars, Videos and
Modules.
Hot
Topics
Technology, school climate & bullying, inclusion, literacy, and more.
Newsletters &
Publications
Newsletters from CPAC and a Guide to Educational Terms (in English and Spanish).
Special
Education 101
Communication, eligibility, evaluation, legal rights, and more.
Key
Resources
Parent Support, Connecting Connecticut, Disability Specific and more
NEW Individualized
Education Program (IEP)
The IEP is the foundation for a student's education.
State & Federal
Resources
State and Federal Laws Supporting Students with Disabilities
Families & Schools
Working Together
Practices and Tools for Schools and Families
upcoming events
Special Education Law and Advocacy Round Table Webinar
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST
No cost
Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law and Advocacy
Webinar Date: Wednesday June 7th 7:00 p.m. EST
Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3o4j9Gj
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT)
Speakers:
Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director and Special Education Advocate
Allie Grafman, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC
Marla Wayne, Special Education Advocate
Taking Ownership of your Child’s Educational Journey
A Discussion of parents’ end of the year concerns and beyond:
• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights
• Addressing parents’ observations, input and concerns as the year comes to a close
• Preparing your child for the transition to a new school
• ESY - Extended School Year Services / Summer Camp & Related Services
• Preparing for the End of the Year Annual Review PPT
• Planning Ahead to the new school year - Fall 2023
• Turning Point: Next Steps… What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs
Questions? Please email Rachel Berliner, Public Relations at [email protected]
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