Five alternatives to hiring a paid special education advocate for Connecticut IEP transition planning — from free parent centers to structured guides, with honest tradeoffs for each.
Transition planning for autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities in Connecticut. Learn how disability type shapes IEP goals, agency pathways, and exit planning.
How to choose a transition planning resource when your child needs DDS, HUSKY C, and adult disability services in Connecticut — what to look for and what actually helps.
What Connecticut parents of autistic teenagers need in a transition resource as their child approaches 18 — transfer of rights, HUSKY C, guardianship vs SDM, and the decisions that can't wait.
Find Connecticut's 18-22 transition programs for students with disabilities. Learn about PTPs, TVSPs, and how to verify state-approved placements on EdSight.
Comparing a structured Connecticut IEP transition guide to free CSDE, CPAC, and BRS resources — what each covers, where the gaps are, and which one gets families to the right next step.
Practical strategies for preparing for your child's Planning and Placement Team transition meeting in Connecticut. Questions to ask, documents to bring, and what to watch for.
Connecticut requires a Summary of Performance before your child exits special education. Learn what the SOP must include and how to use it for college or work.
A year-by-year transition checklist for Connecticut special education families. Key actions from age 14 through the age-22 exit, including agency deadlines.
Connecticut requires transition planning to begin at age 14, two years earlier than federal law. Learn what this means for your child's IEP and future.
Can your child keep IEP services after graduating in Connecticut? Learn how transition-only services work and how diploma deferral preserves FAPE eligibility.
Should your child pursue a regular diploma or certificate of completion? Learn how each path affects FAPE eligibility and transition services in Connecticut.
The shift from entitlement to eligibility is the biggest change in your child's transition. Learn what it means for services, funding, and family planning in CT.
A practical walkthrough of planning the IEP transition to adulthood in Connecticut without hiring a special education attorney — what you can do yourself and when you actually need legal help.
Your child's IEP doesn't follow them to college. Learn how Connecticut students transition from IDEA protections to Section 504 and ADA accommodations.
Learn how Connecticut students can lead their own IEP transition meetings. Practical strategies for building self-advocacy and self-determination skills.