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Public Hearings for Proposed State Regulations Revisions
Public hearings for the proposed state regulations revisions will be held on Monday, August 30th and Wednesday, September 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 25 Industrial Park Road, Room MCR3 in Middletown, Connecticut. The proposed revised regulations are available to view as well as a summary and analysis of the proposed changes.
Relax, Recharge and Read!
Looking for ways to relax, recharge and take a break with your family? Read Wrightslaw's current newsletter for tips and ideas.
National Research Study
The Family Advocacy Support and Training Project invites parents of children with disabilities between 12 and 22 years old to participate in a national research study of supports for families of youth with disabilities.
Click here for more information about the survey »
Public Comments Wanted for ESEA Reauthorization
The Federal Government is looking for written comments from parents, teachers and community organizations regarding the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), formerly known as the No Child Left Behind Act. Last week we posted the Blueprint for Reform and some key principles provided by SPAN. Click here here to learn more about the reauthorization and how to submit public comments. »
Bullies Must Be Stopped Early
CT Commissioner of Education, Mark K. McQuillan, discusses bullying in an editorial featured in The Hartford Courant. The article can be viewed on the Courant's website: "Bullies Must Be Stopped Early." You can also read a topic letter by McQuillan on Bullying Prevention and School Climate.
Report Documents Successful Local School Strategies for Improving Student Behavior and Discipline
Connecticut Voices for Children has released a new report which suggests that Connecticut schools and districts are using practices to successfully reduce their reliance on out-of-school suspensions.
Read the full report for more information: Teaching Discipline: A Toolkit for Educators on Positive Alternatives to Out-of-School Suspensions.
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If your child has special needs... We are here to help!
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth to 26.
All of CPAC's Services are FREE for families. Call us at 1-800-445-2722 or email us at cpac@cpacinc.org.
Please take a few moments to let us know how we're doing: CPAC Satisfaction Survey
"Transition Planning – It’s never too early to start thinking about your future…"
Heather Walton, a young woman with a disability, shares her transition story. Read Heather's article featured on our Transition to Adult Life page.
Upcoming Events (Homepage)
- August 2-7, 2010 University College Preparation, Rights and Responsibilities, Empowerment, Planning(Storrs, CT)
- August 4, 2010 Establishing and Maintaining Effective Relationships in Your Child's Educational Environment(West Haven, CT)
- August 7-8, 2010 International Sibling Conference: Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Having Family Members with Disabilities(Greenwich, CT)
- August 12-13, 2010 Enhancing Participation of Infant-Toddlers and Preschoolers Through the Use of Assistive Technology(Farmington, CT)
- August 19, 2010 Transition from School to Adult Life: Integrating a Life Course Perspective(Farmington, CT)
