Special Education

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• Before, During, & After the PPT Meeting

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

• 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.

• Educator Literacy Competencies

• Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative

• 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.

• School Nursing

  Guidance and resources for Connecticut’s school nurses.

• 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.

• Special Education Guidance Documents and Topic Briefs

  Bureau of Special Education guidance on varied special education-related topics including related service areas and ancillary staff.

• Bureau of Special Education

• Special Education Guidance and Resources for COVID-19

  Information for special education leaders, school personnel, and families about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and special education.

• Special Education Eligibility Documents

  Bureau of Special Education guidelines, resources and tools to assist in determining student eligibility for special education and related services.

• Special Education Fiscal, RFPs and Grants

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

• Special Education Updates

  Archived topical special education memoranda, articles from the Bureau of Special Education’s trade periodical, and the state of the art Web-based Bureau Bulletin.

• Special Education Resources for Educators

  Best practice resources