CPAC Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities;
Empowering and Educating Families

Our Mission

The mission of the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center is to educate, support, and empower Connecticut's 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 supporting each and every Connecticut family and youth with disabilities in understanding and learning to advocate for rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). We advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to help remove barriers that families and youth face when advocating for appropriate support and services.

CPAC is a nonprofit organization that provides information, training, individual assistance, and resources. CPAC is not a legal firm or a legal service agency, and as such, the information contained on this website is provided for the purpose of informing the reviewer, but should not be considered as a means of taking the place of legal advice that must be obtained through an attorney. CPAC may be able to assist you in identifying an attorney in your area, but cannot provide direct referrals. 

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.


CPAC receives many questions about who we are and what we do and don't do. Here are some frequently asked questions about our organization:
» CPAC FAQ 2025
» CPAC FAQ Spanish 2025

WHAT'S NEW

Legislative Update Public Act (PA) 25-67 – Mandate prior to placing a student in an out of district placement due to challenging behaviors

Effective July 1, 2025, PA 25-67 § 13 mandates that on and after September 1, 2025, prior to placing any student in an out of district placement due to challenging behaviors, each local and regional board of education must conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and develop or update a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

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