Special Education

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  • Special Education Legal and Due Process Resources

    Resources including complaint resolution, procedural safeguards, parent information and Connecticut special education regulations

  • Approved Private Special Education Programs

    Special education programs in private facilities with Connecticut State Board of Education approval as private special education programs, including private day and residential schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and treatment centers.

  • Least Restrictive Environment

    LRE tools and information. Also includes PJ Settlement Agreement archives.

  • Guidance for Independent Educational Evaluations and In-School Observations

    An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district responsible for the public education of the child.

  • Surrogate Parent Program

    The Surrogate Parent Program is a federally mandated program that provides educational advocacy services for children and youth under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) (foster children) or an unaccompanied minor or homeless youth, who need or may need special education.

  • State Systemic Improvement Plan SSIP

    The State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) is part of OSEP’s Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) initiative to improve results for children with disabilities by improving educational services, including special education and related services.