Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center is hiring a Youth Engagement Coordinator! Click on the link below to view the job description and information on how to apply for this position: https://lnkd.in/eV8xwCgP #hiring #YouthEngagementCoordinator #YouthEngagement #ParentCenter
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Individual and Family Services
Niantic, Connecticut 155 followers
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities; Empowering and Educating Families
About us
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children and students/young adults with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 26. The Center is committed to the idea that parents can be the most effective advocates for their children, given the confidence that knowledge and understanding of special education law and its procedures can bring. Through outreach efforts and referrals from schools, social service agencies and other parents, the number of families that Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center serves has grown dramatically over the past 40+ years. We continue to take pride in providing prompt and personal assistance to all who contact us. CPAC is staffed by parents of children with disabilities who have training in, and personal experience with, the law and disability issues. In addition to speaking with families on a daily basis, CPAC staff conduct workshops for families as well as in-service presentations for schools, teachers-in-training and service providers throughout the state so that they may better understand and serve the families and students/young adults with whom they work. Staff and Board members serve on numerous statewide committees and various organizations, representing issues that are of concern to families and youth in Connecticut.
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http://cpacinc.org
External link for Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Niantic, Connecticut
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
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338 Main Street
Niantic, Connecticut 06357, US
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374 Grand Ave
New Haven, Connecticut 06513, US
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90 Fairfield Ave
Stamford, Connecticut 06902, US
Employees at Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
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Beth Reel
Co-Executive Director at Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
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Kiomary Sotillo
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Michelle Fitzgerald
Bilingual Parent Consultant
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Jennifer Lussier
Leadership Development Programs Coordinator at Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center is looking to add another Bilingual Parent Consultant (English and Spanish) to our amazing team! Click on the link below for the job description and information on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eAj3SdbS #hiring #bilingual #ParentCenter #ParentConsultant
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Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training Series *Virtual Summer Session* This intensive nine session series is designed to help parents and professionals gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective members of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT). This training series will prepare participants for a variety of roles at the school, district, regional, and state levels. July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Possible Extra Date: July 31 Classes will meet on Monday and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 For more information or questions about our Next Steps program, please call the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center at (860) 739-3089 or email Lisa Opert at Lopert@cpacinc.org https://lnkd.in/ekMAjUTT #ParentLeaders #VirtualSeries #ParentCenterResource #Leadership #SpecialEducation
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Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training Series *Virtual Summer Session* This intensive nine session series is designed to help parents and professionals gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective members of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT). This training series will prepare participants for a variety of roles at the school, district, regional, and state levels. July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Possible Extra Date: July 31 Classes will meet on Monday and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 For more information or questions about our Next Steps program, please call the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center at (860) 739-3089 or email Lisa Opert at Lopert@cpacinc.org https://lnkd.in/ekMAjUTT #ParentLeaders #VirtualSeries #ParentCenterResource #Leadership #SpecialEducation
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Restricción y aislamiento: Una serie de tres partes por el Centro de Apoyo para Padres en CT (CPAC) y El Departamento de Educación del Estado de CT (CSDE) Parte 1: Un diálogo sobre las leyes actuales de Connecticut con respecto a la restricción y el aislamiento en la escuelas 6 de marzo de 2024 a las 12:00 p. m. Los participantes aprenderán sobre las leyes actuales con respecto a la restricción y el aislamiento en las escuelas de Connecticut, y el rol del Equipo de Planificación y Colocación (PPT) para apoyar al estudiante mediante en sus comportamientos desafiantes de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) y los Estatutos y Reglamentos de Connecticut. Presentadores/ras: Sean Cronin, LCSW, MS, MPH Consultor de Educación Departamento de Educación del Estado de Connecticut Jennifer Lussier Coordinadora de Programas de Desarrollo de Liderazgo Centro de Apoyo para Padres de Connecticut Panelista invitada: Virginia Brown, JD, Abogada Oficina del Defensor del Niño del Estado de CT Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/49kZOm0
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Join us for a dual-capacity training for families and educators! Restraint and Seclusion: A Three – Part Series by The CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) and the CT State Department of Education (CSDE) Part 1: A Dialogue about the Current Connecticut Laws Regarding Restraint and Seclusion in Schools March 6, 2024, at 12:00 PM Participants will learn about the current laws regarding restraint and seclusion in Connecticut schools, and the role of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) to support the student through challenging behaviors in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Connecticut Statues and Regulations. Register Here: https://bit.ly/49kZOm0
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CPAC Presents Transition Tuesday - **TONIGHT** February 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM! Person-Centered Planning The presenters will explain Person-Centered Planning (PCP) and how it can help students, their families, friends, and other individuals to plan a vision for their future. There will be a review of the various types of PCP, focusing on Charting the LifeCouse and tools. PRESENTERS: Laura Knapp from CPAC and Claudia Provenzano from Capital Region Education Council Register here: https://bit.ly/3SbWion Live Spanish interpretation provided Interpretación en español en vivo CPAC presenta: Martes de Transición 13 de Febrero 2024 a las 7:00 PM Planificación centrada en la persona Los presentadores explicarán la Planificación Centrada en la Persona (PCP) y cómo puede ayudar a los estudiantes, sus familias, amigos y otras personas a planificar una visión para su futuro. Habrá una revisión de los diversos tipos de PCP, centrándose en trazar el Curso de Vida y sus herramientas. PRESENTADORA: Laura Knapp from CPAC Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/3SbWion
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Join us on February 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. for our next webinar: Engaging SAPs and SICCs with States about General Supervision Requirements Register here: https://lnkd.in/devruP4s A robust and integrated system of general supervision is the foundational framework that all states need to build effective early childhood and educational programming that improves outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their families. This webinar will highlight the recently released OSEP Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA with a specific focus on how State Advisory Panels (SAPs) and State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICCs) can meaningfully engage with their State in the general supervision process that ensures compliance with IDEA and results in improved outcomes. #webinar #Advisory #SpecialEducation
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#Webinar Transition Tuesday: Transition 101, on January 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM This presentation will offer an overview of the secondary transition process and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students who receive special education services. Register here: https://bit.ly/3TFyTwJ PRESENTER: Laura Knapp from CPAC Live Spanish interpretation provided Interpretación en español en vivo CPAC presenta: Martes de Transición 9 de Enero 2024 a las 7:00 PM Transición 101 Esta presentación ofrecerá una descripción general del proceso de transición a la secundaria y el Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP) para estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial. PRESENTADORA: Laura Knapp from CPAC Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/3TFyTwJ #TransitionTuesday #SecondaryTransition #SpecialEducation #ParentCenter
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