During remote learning, there have been may questions about the provision of special education services. Here is the latest guidance from Secretary of the United States Department of Education, Betsy DeVos.
Schools are closing across Connecticut in an effort to slow the pace of the coronavirus pandemic. The federal Department of Education has issued a Q&A. Here is what parents need to know.
As the risk of coronavirus reaches Connecticut, children are starting to hear about it and some may become anxious. Parents may be wondering if/when schools may close and what that means for their children. Many parents are wondering how to talk about coronavirus with their children without causing alarm. The Child Mind Institute has put together this helpful guidance on talking to children in a way that will be reassuring and won’t cause more worry.
You may not know about these free training events happening throughout the state in Connecticut. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child who requires special education, has a learning disability and/or developmental disability then you can't afford to miss out on these free upcoming events in Connecticut.
As the rush of the first few weeks of school ends and you begin to settle in, it’s a good time to pause and take a look at your child’s Individualized Education Plan (“IEP”). The IEP is a critically important document. It is the document that describes what your child’s needs are and what the school is doing about it. So, it is really important that it be accurate and comprehensive.