The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is dedicated to providing a high quality comprehensive academic and advanced technologies curriculum for all students. Students who have been identified in need of specialized instruction are provided services in the least restrictive environment. The District complies with all State and Federal guidelines when making decisions concerning each student’s educational programming. Individual student needs are addressed at least annually at a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting where all considerations are reviewed by a team.
Special education and general education staff work together to provide students with a learning environment that meets the learner’s individual needs for specialized instruction, accommodations and modifications where appropriate to meet district outcome expectations. District staff works closely with families and outside agencies as necessary and welcomes their interest in their student’s progress.
Important Links
Secondary Transition – Planning from School to Adult Life
Pursuant to Section 300.1, one of the purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) is to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.
Procedural Safeguards Notice Under IDEA Part B for Special Education
Procedural Safeguards in Special Education (2011)
Section 504 Procedural Safeguards Notice
Quick Links
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.
Connecticut IEP Manual – For IEPs created after July 2022.
Least Restrictive Environment – Overview, forms, and resources from Connecticut Department of Education
Building a Bridge – A handbook for students and family members to help with preparation for life after high school.
Special Education Secondary Transition – Planning from School to Adult Life
Construyamos un Puente – Un manual para estudiantes y familiares para preparar a los estudiantes a enfrentarse a la vida después de graduarse de 4to año.
Resources for Families
- Before, During, & After the PPT Meeting Preparing for the PPT Meeting & Development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Special Education Transition Resources for Students and Families This page contains secondary transition resources for students and families.
- Special Education Resources for Families– ADHD Resources, Parents Guide, Parent Surveys, PPT checklist and more.
- 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.
A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Connecticut – A document developed to provide information for parents, guardians and other family members about the laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services.
Special Education Legal and Due Process Resources – from Connecticut Department of Education, overview, forms and contacts
Aguia de Educacion Especial en Connecticut para Padres – A document developed to provide information for parents, guardians and other family members about the laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services.
The IEP Guide – A page by page explanation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document and the PPT process.
New IEP/CT-SEDS – The Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), implemented a new Individualized Education Program (IEP) document and the Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS) in the 2022-23 school year
State Department of Education (SDE) Special Education Website – This link will direct you to the State Department of Education website which has multiple resources.
Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment Policies for the CTECS
School Psychology – Overview of resources from Connecticut Department of Education, “Schools psychologists can make significant contributions to the learning and healthy development.”
Toolbox of Strategies for Learning
CT CORE Transition Skills May 2013
Special Education Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) Guidelines
Special Education Resources for Educators – from Connecticut Department of Education
Questions? Please contact the consultant assigned to your school.
| Tonya LaPlante 860-807-2220 Tonya.LaPlante@cttech.org |
Valerie Brescia 860-807-2189 Valerie.Brescia@cttech.org |
Suzanne Krach
860-807-2043
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