Legal Articles, Civil Rights
Hartford and Bridgeport School Districts Violate Special Education Requirements
Article on the finding of the Connecticut State Department of Education that Hartford and Bridgeport school districts are not providing students with disabilities an adequate education required by law.
Fairfield Special Education: The Scope of an IEP Evaluation
Blog post on what Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are, how they work, and what they cover.
Connecticut Special Education: Understanding the Reevaluation Process
Blog post describing the process of your special education child being reevaluated every three years.
Common Legal Issues in Education: What You Need to Know
Blog post on some common legal issues in education and what you should know.
UCONN's Beyond Access Program: An Innovative Approach to Special Education
Blog post on the "Beyond Access" program at UCONN for special education students.
The University of Connecticut: Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education
Blog post on the rights of students with disabilities at UCONN.
Constitutional Rights to Equality in Education: An ACLU Overview
Blog post of the ACLU's guide to the constitutional right to an education for American residents.
Connecticut & The Constitutional Right to Education
Blog post on the constitutional right to an education in Connecticut.
An Overview of Special Education Law
Short introduction to some of the main law guiding special education in public schools- the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.