Connecticut State Department of Education

Special Education

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  • Assistive Technology Resource Guide

    The purpose of this guide is to inform educators, instructional staff, parents, and students about available resources that may be utilized to ensure that educational outcomes are realized for all students. Assistive technology is a support that is considered for many students.

  • Before, During, & After the PPT Meeting

    Preparing for the PPT Meeting & Development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

  • Educator Literacy Competencies

  • Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative

  • Chronic Absence

    Good attendance is essential to student achievement! Research shows that absences add up and that good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation. Whereas, chronic absence and truancy can be lead to school drop-out, academic failure and juvenile delinquency. By removing barriers to attendance, districts, schools and community partners can improve attendance.

  • School Nursing

    Guidance and resources for Connecticut’s school nurses.

  • Connecticut Sensible Assessment System

    This page contains information and links about state summative assessments administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education

  • Special Education Complaint Summaries

    Summaries of complaints about the provision of special education and related services to students and the corrective actions required.

  • Surrogate Parent Program

    The Surrogate Parent Program is a federally mandated program that provides educational advocacy services for children and youth under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) (foster children) or an unaccompanied minor or homeless youth, who need or may need special education.

  • Bureau of Special Education

  • Special Education Fiscal, RFPs and Grants

    Includes resources for the IDEA Part B grant and other grants, SPDG, and other cost-related information.

  • Secondary Transition - Planning from School to Adult Life

    This page contains information and resources to assist in Secondary Transition Planning, including age appropriate assessments, Postsecondary Outcome Goals Statements and Annual IEP Transition Goals/Objectives, Summary of Performance (SOP), Transition Resources and Services in CT, including other State Agencies and CT Transition Programs Offering Transition-Only Services for Students with Disabilities (18-21), as well as resources and tools related to IDEA Indicators 1: Graduation, 2: Dropout, 13: Secondary Transition, and 14: Post-School Outcomes.

  • Approved Private Special Education Programs

    Special education programs in private facilities with Connecticut State Board of Education approval as private special education programs, including private day and residential schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and treatment centers.

  • Special Education Resources for Families

    ADHD Resources, Parents Guide, Parent Surveys, PPT checklist and more.

  • Specific Learning Disability and SLD/Dyslexia

    This page contains information on the identification/assessment, instruction/intervention, and resources for educating students with SLD, including SLD/Dyslexia.

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