Education Information

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• Connecticut Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind

  BESB's mission is to provide quality educational and rehabilitative services to all people who are legally blind or deaf-blind and children who are visually impaired at no cost to our clients or their families. You will find information about blindness, children's services, adult services, employment services and more.

• The Association for Severe Handicaps

  Information and resources for community living, communication rights, chapters, committees and more.

• Connecticut Department of Developmental Services

  The Department of Developmental Services is a state agency funded by the State of Connecticut to purchase or provide a wide range of supports and services for citizens of Connecticut with developmental disabilities. Information about support and services, day programs, employment supports, family supports and more is provided.

• Conn. State Dept of Education

  Information on the No Child Left Behind Act, Technical Schools, Early Childhood, Grants, School & District data, Special Education, State Board, Student Testing, Teachers and Administrators is included.

• The Arc of Connecticut

  The Arc of Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in the life of their communities. Visit their website for information on Arc, Arc/CT Chapters, and donations.

• Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent

  The mission of CAPSS is to lead the continuous improvement of public education for all students by advocating public policy for children, and by developing and supporting executive school leaders. Visit the website for information about the Board of Directors, calendar of events, vacancies, retirement and more.

• Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center

  Information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21.

• Connecticut Association of Boards of Education

  Visit the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education website for information on education, CABE-CAPSS conventions, current workshops and more.

• U.S. Department of Education

  Information is provided for students, parents, teachers, and administrators. There are information centers for Grants & Contracts, Financial Aid, Programs, Legislation, Regulations & Guidance.