You can become your child's best advocate by getting involved with their school community and getting to know the resources and programs that are available.  

These resources are also available in Spanish*

• Hartford Public Schools

• Bureau of Special Education - Connecticut Department of Education

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – United States Education Department
  
  For Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Information see IEP

• A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations

• Understanding the IEP Process*

• You are Your Child's Life-Long Advocate

• School Absences and Medical Disabilities

• The Short and Sweet IEP Overview*

• Preparing for an IEP Meeting*

•  Reviewing Annual Goals *

• Requesting Prior Written Notice*

• Evaluating Children for Disabilities*

• Support, Modifications and Accommodations for Students 

• Requesting an Independent Evaluation of Your Child

• What are Learning Disabilities?*

• Your Right to Not agree With the Results of an  IEP*

• Expanding Access

• How to Get your Child's School Records*

• Communicating with Your Child's School*

• Understanding Section 504 Review

• Understanding the Mediation Process

• Defining and Understanding Supplementary Aids and Services

• Foster Parents of a Child with Disability

• Adult Services: What Are They? Where Are They?

• Getting Your Child Ready to Manage their Finances

• Ways to Help Your Child Successfully Transition into Adulthood

• 7 Key Principles of Key Regulations

• Understanding Resources and Support

• Transition Goals in the IEP

• 10 Tips to Help Your Child Transition

• Department of Developmental Services

• Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

• ​Social Security Administration