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Connecticut Special Education: What is a Planning and Placement Team?

Blog post explaining what a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) is and its main functions.

Fairfield Schools Welcome 65 New Teacher as School Begins

Article about Fairfield hiring new teachers for the 2016-2017 school year.

Connecticut Special Education: Understanding Informed and Written Consent

Blog post on what "informed and written consent" means regarding special education matters in Connecticut.

Avon Schools Introduce New Special Education Supervisor

Article about the appointment of a new supervisor for special education for the Avon school district.

Connecticut Special Education: Conducting an Independent Evaluation

Blog post on the process of having an independent evaluation for your special education child.

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.

Connecticut "Municipal Panel" Seeks Review of Special Education Costs

Article describing how the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is creating a panel to help reduce costs for towns and improve quality of special education.

CT Special Education: What is Adapted Physical Education?

Blog post on adapted physical education (APE) requirements in Connecticut schools.

What are 504 Accommodations in Schools?

Blog post explaining Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which bans discrimination on the basis of disabilities. We also discuss what "reasonable accommodations" means under Section 504.

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