Resources for Parents

NEW IEP Training Video 

Parents Guide to Special Education in Connecticut 

CT Parent Advocacy Center

CT State Department of Education

The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education.  Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.  The Department is responsible for distributing funds to the state’s 166 school districts.  The Department also operates the Connecticut Technical High School System. 

Autism Speaks

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development.  These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.  With the May 2013 publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, all autism disorders were merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD.  Previously, they were recognized as distinct subtypes, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome.  

CT Autism Services Resource Center 

Learning Disabilities Help Guide

Does your child struggle with school?  Does he or she dread reading out loud, writing an essay, or tackling a math problem?  While every child has trouble with homework from time to time, if a certain area of learning is consistently problematic, it might indicate a learning disorder.  By understanding all you can about learning disabilities, you can ensure your child gets the right help to overcome classroom challenges and succeed in life.  To learn more about learning disabilities, click on the link below.

Council for Learning Disabilities 

Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia 

Wrightslaw

Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Begin your search in the Advocacy Libraries and Law Libraries.  You will find thousands of articles, cases, and resources about dozens of topics and new blog posts.