Resources
Free tools to help you navigate special education, one step at a time.
The Book
Navigating Special Education
The guide every parent needs for the IEP journey.
Packed with real strategies and clear explanations, this book shows you how to understand your rights, communicate effectively with schools, and secure the services your child deserves. Eighteen chapters cover everything from understanding your child’s rights and funding sources to transition planning, behavioral challenges, bullying, and emotional well-being for parents — plus twelve appendices of checklists and sample letters you can use right away.
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Free Guide
The CT IEP Form, Explained
If you are new to the IEP process, the paperwork alone can feel like its own maze to navigate.
This guide walks through all 16 pages of Connecticut’s IEP form (CT-SEDS), section by section, with plain-language tips for completing it accurately and in your child’s best interest.
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Commentary
Articles & Updates
Commentary on the issues shaping special education law and policy in Connecticut.
Project 2025 and Special Education
“The promise of Project 2025 is not merely a decentralization and a diminution of public support for students with disabilities. It is a promise to a return to the segregation, institutionalization, and marginalization of individuals with disabilities.”
— Andrew Feinstein
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Special Ed on Special Ed
A podcast designed to empower parents of children with disabilities and special education needs.
Each episode features conversations with leading experts on innovative interventions, parent advocacy, evaluating educational needs, and social & emotional support — insights, inspiration, and support to help you confidently advocate for your child’s educational journey.
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