Attorney Berliner will be speaking at two upcoming special education law and advocacy workshops for parents in Connecticut. Both workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is recommended. … Read More
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College and Transition Program Fair on February 15, 2018 at Winston Preparatory School’s NYC Campus
Winston Preparatory School is hosting a college and post-secondary transition program fair for students who learn differently and their families on February 15th, 2018 from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the… Read More
IncludeNYC Special Needs Summer Camp and Activities Fair on January 27, 2018 in New York City
The organization IncludeNYC is hosting a summer camp and activities fair (including weekend and after school) for students with disabilities and their families. It will take place on Saturday, January… Read More
June 21st and 22nd, 2017 Connecticut Secondary Transition Symposium at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT
The Connecticut Secondary Transition Symposium will take place on June 21st and 22nd, 2017 from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Gateway Community College, which is located at 20 Church Street in… Read More
June 17, 2017 Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Autism Symposium for Patients and Families
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) will be hosting a half-day autism symposium for patients and their families on June 17, 2017 starting at 8:00 a.m. The event will take place… Read More
Dyslexia Law Passed in CT
Governor Dannel Malloy signed Bill 7254 into law that would require special education teachers to receive training in dyslexia. To learn more about the bill please read the article, “Decoding… Read More
May 16, 2017 8th Annual Greenwich Education Group Secondary School Fair at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
Greenwich Education Group is hosting a school fair on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich, CT). Over… Read More
May 4, 2017 College Ahead Admissions Workshop for Students and Families at the Stamford JCC
College Ahead, a workshop about the college application process, will take place on May 4, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stamford JCC. The panel discussion will be moderated by… Read More
ARC of Westchester Transition Linkages Fair April 19, 2017
The 14th Annual ARC of Westchester Transition Linkages Fair will take place on April 19, 2017 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the ARC of Westchester’s headquarters, The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center… Read More
Parents Should be Aware of the Risks of Associated with Special Education Vouchers
There are proposals from the Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to expand the use of vouchers for private special education schools. The article from the New York Times illustrates the… Read More