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

Event Details

Parent Conference

Sponsoring Organization: Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
$60

For every parent looking for vital information and indispensable resources on learning differences: Hear from leading experts on ADHD, Dyslexia, Advocacy, Social Challenges, and much more.

Presented in partnership with the Fairfield University School of Education and Human Development.

Financial assistance is available. Please contact [email protected].

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February

Feb
23
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Feb
23
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Evaluations
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
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Feb
25
Mentor Momentum!
6:00pm
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Feb
28
Parent Conference
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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March

Mar
2
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Mar
12
CT Transition Community of Practice
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Mar
15
Stepping Into School: Parent Tools for Readiness
10:00am to 3:00PM
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Mar
18
PART THREE: Your Family’s Emotional Superpower
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Mar
18
PARTE TRES: El superpoder emocional de tu familia
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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CPAC Programs and Services

Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center

Parent Training and
Information (PTI) Center

Parent Centers provide a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Family Connections

Family
Connections

Family Connections is for parents in CT who have a child with a disability, ages birth to three years old who are receiving services through Connecticut's Birth to Three System.

Collaboration Between Families and Schools

Collaboration Between
Families and Schools

CPAC continues to be a resource to families and schools to help build positive relationships at the individual, school or district level.

REAL Transition Partners

Youth Advisory Board & REAL Transition Partners

A collaboration between all 26 Region A parent centers, provides innovative services that involve diverse youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.

Next STEPs

Next
STEPS

This 8 session series helps parents and professionals gain the skills necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT).

Training for Parents & Professionals

Training for
Parents & Professionals

Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.