We are Connecticut’s Parent Training and Information Center

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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Did you know? We have an entire page on our website dedicated to tools, resources, and information dedicated just to supporting students with #intellectualdisability to attend #highereducation. 🔍 Discover essential tools and support for funding at buff.ly/3yTKIY9!
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Educators: Looking for professional development opportunities that are effective, engaging - and free? Check out these educator #PD programs from federal partners like the @Smithsonian, @NIST, and more!: linkedin.com/pulse/educator-… #SummerLearningWeek #TeacherTuesday #TipTuesday
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Today, @EDcivilrights released three new resources addressing the civil rights of students of students with disabilities including sickle cell disease, cancer, and epilepsy. 🔗ed.gov/news/press-releases/u…
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[infographic] RAISEing Up Resources #3 Resources from our Partners Got Transition Do you want to learn about #transitioning to adult #healthcare? ow.ly/qOuJ50RNlfI Infographic for youth, young adults, and families
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
[webinar] The challenges for #transition age youth with #mentalillness and their families - Part 2 National Alliance on Mental Illness 7/15 @ 2 Eastern ASL/Spanish We will show participants how to use each of those resources with the youth in their care. spanadvocacy-org.zoom.us/web…

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The RAISE #YouthEngagement & #ParentCenters Toolkit Series- Youth Individual #Empowerment: This toolkit is designed to help staff encourage the empowerment of youth. raisecenter.org/wp-content/u…
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Have you registered for our virtual learning event coming up at the end of July? The free, two-day program will feature sessions and resources to support educators who work with students with disabilities. Learn more and sign up here today! bit.ly/44QZgDf
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Looking for college opportunities but not sure where to start? Our #ThinkHigherThinkCollege Resource Guide is the perfect place to begin and can answer many questions that you may have. You can download the twelve-page guide for free at buff.ly/3KqL6zK!
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Time is running out to apply for UMass Boston's Online Transition Leadership Program! Don't miss your chance to gain valuable skills and credentials to set you apart in the field of special education and transition services. Apply by 6/15. Learn more: buff.ly/3ngi0Gs

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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
New resource bundle now available! This Guided Action Plan Package includes action plan templates in a ready-to-use format, 15 customizable action plans templates & 5 sample action plans that focus on a variety of Pyramid Model practices. challengingbehavior.org/docu… #PyramidModel
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
School leaders! As you're planning for the 2024-25 school year, remember to use ED's 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (#NETP24) from the @OfficeofEdTech to help your school or district bridge digital divides in your community. tech.ed.gov/NETP
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Join Dr. Ross Greene for a live webinar on May 30 & 31! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/collaborati…
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
“Never assume a person who has difficulty communicating has nothing to say.” - Stacy Sekinger #WednesdayWisdom #Quotes #Communication
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Mental health struggles aren’t as easy to spot as a scrape or a broken bone. That’s why one of the best things you can do for children is teach them about mental health from a young age. Help children to name their feelings during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Our #AAC apps discount will be live in ONE week! 👀  Do you have any questions about AAC? We’re here to help! #AssistiveWare
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Lives in the Balance Annual Summit Friday, April 12! FREE to Attend and Virtual! Please join us for the "Voices of the Neurodivergent Community". Reserve your virtual seat here: eventbrite.com/e/lives-in-th…
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
By enforcing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 & Title II of the ADA, @EDcivilrights protects students from discrimination because of a disability. More on ED’s work to protect students from discrimination in education: ed.gov/about/offices/list/oc…
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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools: A Three – Part Series by CPAC and the CSDE   Session 3: Supporting Students in the Classroom: Applying Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) Results to Inform Function Based Preventative Strategies Register here: bit.ly/43yeNY1
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
New: @ED_Sped_Rehab has released updated data on children whose primary disability is autism. Find data by state, age, and other demographics at sites.ed.gov/osers/2024/03/o… #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center retweeted
Share far and wide... @Rubysrainboworg is accepting applications for college scholarships for the 24-25 academic year! Get all the info you need here: buff.ly/4cxQ0aS #ThinkHigher #ThinkCollege #ChangingExpectations #IncreasingOpportunities #RubysRainbow #DownSyndrome
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