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.
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
January Pyramid Pages - Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Sharing is caring…for you and for me! In the January Pyramid Pages, learn the importance in teaching children skills on how to share with others.
Compartir es cuidarme y cuidarte En las Páginas del Modelo Pirámide de enero, aprenderás sobre la importancia de enseñarles a los niños a compartir.
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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
Frequently Asked
Questions
Answers to some frequently asked questions.
State & Federal
Resources
State and Federal Laws Supporting Students with Disabilities
Families & Schools
Working Together
Practices and Tools for Schools and Families
upcoming events
Finding Your Voice as a Parent: IEE Webinar
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
No cost
Finding Your Voice as a Parent – The IEE: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Webinar Date: Tuesday February 7th at 7:00 p.m. EST
Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3J9gVNF
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).
Speakers:
Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate
Dr. Michael S. Cohen, PhD., ABPP, FAACP, Psychologist, Fairfield CT
Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at Sensational Achievements (Stamford, CT).
The IEE Process: A Collaborative Effort
How to Initiate an IEE and more…If Your Child is Struggling in School
• Your child’s rights to request an IEE under the IDEA
• The differences between a school district evaluation and a private independent evaluation
• Learning why, where and when, to request an IEE
• The Trained Psychologist and Neuropsychologist … Conducting evaluations measuring skills, testing for weaknesses and evaluating mental health and psychiatric concerns which may impact a student’s educational performance
• The Occupational Therapist – Evaluates sensory processing, motor, visual motor, and handwriting skills impacting self-regulation and school participation
Questions? Please email Rachel Berliner, Public Relations at [email protected]
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