Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc.

09/03/2026

💙 Your story matters. Your voice can make a difference.

Every family’s journey is unique. The experiences you have navigating services, supporting your child, and advocating for your family can help inspire meaningful change.

Join CPAC on Tuesday, September 29 for Telling Your Family’s Story: From Personal Experience to Powerful Advocacy.

Learn how to share your story with confidence, create a powerful message, and protect your family’s privacy while using your voice to advocate for more inclusive, responsive, and family-centered services.

🗣️ You don't have to be an expert. You are the expert in your family’s experience.

📅 September 29

Interpretation services (Spanish) will be provided

👉Register today! Meeting Registration - https://bit.ly/3UIM4zi


💙 Tu historia importa. Tu voz puede marcar la diferencia.

Cada familia tiene una historia única. Las experiencias que has vivido al navegar los servicios, apoyar a tu hijo(a) y defender las necesidades de tu familia pueden ayudar a inspirar cambios significativos.

Acompaña a CPAC el martes 29 de septiembre en “Contando la historia de tu familia: De la experiencia personal a una poderosa herramienta de defensa y apoyo.”

Aprende cómo compartir tu historia con confianza, crear un mensaje claro y poderoso, y proteger la privacidad de tu familia mientras utilizas tu voz para abogar por servicios más inclusivos, receptivos y centrados en las familias.

🗣️ No tienes que ser un experto(a). Tú eres quien conoce mejor la experiencia de tu familia.

📅 Martes, 29 de septiembre

🌎 Se proporcionarán servicios de interpretación.

👉 ¡Regístrate hoy! Registrese para la reunion https://bit.ly/3UIM4zi

08/31/2026

Join CPAC for our Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training Series, an intensive eight-week virtual series designed to help parents and professionals build the skills and knowledge needed to be effective members of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and take on leadership roles in their schools and communities.

📅 Thursdays beginning October 15
🕠 5:30 PM
💻 Virtual
✅ Registration is required

For an application, call 860-739-3089, email [email protected], or visit cpacinc.org/programs-next-steps.aspx.

08/31/2026

Special Education Advocate Learning Community

Attention all Special Education Advocates, Surrogate Parents and Community Parent Support Professionals
(This group is for non-attorney advocates)

Join us for the kickoff meeting of this FREE
Virtual Learning Community

This learning community will bring together special education advocates and other professionals who support families at PPTs. Participants will help identify priorities and guide the community’s focus as it develops. The group will offer opportunities to network, process problems of practice and stay up to date on changes in special education in Connecticut.

First Session: The Pitfalls of AI in Special Education
Dispute Resolution Processes Overview of issues arising in the use of AI in Mediation and Complaints by Kirsten Dovenberg; BSE Program Manager for Due Process Hearings and Mediations

September 29, 2026 10:00 AM

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3UJthnB

08/31/2026

Back-to-school season is officially here, and there’s no better time to connect! 📚

Join us tonight for Early Steps Together. A welcoming online group where families can ask questions, share experiences, and support one another.

🗓️ Tonight | 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Online

Join us here: https://bit.ly/4q8zfZx

08/27/2026

Its back-to-school season and that can look different for every child and every family. This short video shares practical tips, resources, and simple ways families can prepare early, stay informed, support their child’s needs, and build positive partnerships with their school.

Back-to-school can look different for every child and every family....

08/24/2026

Summer is winding down, and there’s no better time to connect!

Join us tonight for Early Steps Together, a welcoming online group where families can ask questions, share experiences, and support one another.

🗓️ **Tonight | 6:30–7:30 PM**
💻 **Online**

Join us here: https://bit.ly/4q8zfZx

08/11/2026

Know Your Rights: Preparing for Adulthood - Don't miss this virtual workshop to learn more about your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Connecticut state law as you prepare for adulthood. Two sessions are available. Registration is required. Accommodation requests can be made during registration. Thursday, September 17th 7-8 pm: https://bit.ly/Sept17KYR; OR Saturday, September 19th 10-11 am: https://bit.ly/Sept19KYR

08/10/2026

Join us tonight for **Early Steps Together** a welcoming online group where families can ask questions, share experiences, and support one another.
🗓️ Tonight | 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Online
Join us here: https://bit.ly/4q8zfZx

08/05/2026

Together We Thrive: An Epilepsy Family Community Event

Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut for a free day of connection, learning, and fun designed especially for families of children with epilepsy. Meet pediatric epilepsy specialists from Connecticut Children's, learn about your child's educational rights from the Center for Children's Advocacy, connect with other families who understand your journey, and enjoy games, face painting, free lunch, and school supply giveaways.

Saturday, August 16
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wesleyan University
45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT

Whether you're newly navigating an epilepsy diagnosis or looking to build community, this event offers trusted resources, expert guidance, and a welcoming space where families can learn and thrive together. Register using the QR code or contact the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut for more information.

08/03/2026

¡Únase a nuestra nueva comunidad de aprendizaje en español para familias!

miércoles 12 de agosto 2026
10:00am o 6:00 pm

Le invitamos a conocer a nuestras Consultoras Bilingües para Padres y a ayudarnos a crear una comunidad de apoyo y aprendizaje para las familias que están navegando el sistema educativo de Connecticut.

Sus experiencias, preguntas e ideas son importantes. Queremos escuchar de usted:
¿Qué preguntas tiene sobre la educación de su hijo/a?
¿Qué desafíos están enfrentando usted o su hijo/a en la escuela?
¿Qué temas ayudarían a que tu familia se sintiera más informado/a y apoyado/a ?
Juntos seleccionaremos los temas para futuras sesiones de aprendizaje para familias.

Los temas pueden incluir:
Desafíos de comportamiento
Entender los servicios de educación especial
Ayudar a los niños a aprender a leer
Preocupaciones sobre el progreso académico
Esta es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras familias y ayudarnos a crear talleres que realmente respondan a sus necesidades.

¡Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos virtualmente y ser parte de esta comunidad de aprendizaje!

Regístrese aquí para la sesión de las 10 am:
https://bit.ly/4wgVRdR

Regístrese aquí para la sesión de las 6 pm:
https://bit.ly/4pxBEhB