SPECIAL EDUCATION NETWORK

Helping you become
your child’s best advocate

SPECIAL EDUCATION NETWORK

Helping you become your child’s best advocate

EMPOWERING
PARENTS

EMPOWERING  PARENTS

SUPPORTING
FAMILIES

SUPPORTING  FAMILIES

CHANGING
LIVES

CHANGING  LIVES

PRESENTATIONS

We Bring the Experts to You!

Special Education Equity for Kids of
Connecticut (SEEK)’s Annual Conference

Keynote Speaker: Ross Greene, PhD

Sunday
October 22, 2023
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Presented by SEEK of CT and their
partners SPED*NET, CAPSS and CEA

Heritage Hotel and Conference Center
522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT

A Wilton Youth Sevices Presentation

The 12 Executive Functions

How to Build Skills for
Home and School

Dawn Matera, EdD

Tuesday
October 24, 2023
Noon to 1:30 p.m.

WEBINAR

Preparing Your Child and Yourself
for a Successful Holiday Season

Justyna Balzar, MEd, BCBA

Wednesday
November 8, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

We will meet in a Parent’s Home
in North Wilton

PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Limited to 20 Parents and Caregivers

Special Education Equity for Kids of
Connecticut (SEEK)’s Annual Conference

Keynote Speaker: Ross Greene, PhD

Sunday
October 22, 2023
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Presented by SEEK of CT and their
partners SPED*NET, CAPSS and CEA

Heritage Hotel and Conference Center
522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT

A Wilton Youth Services Presentation

The 12 Executive Functions

How to Build Skills for
Home and School

Dawn Matera, EdD

Tuesday
October 24, 2023
Noon to 1:30 p.m.

WEBINAR

Preparing Your Child and Yourself
for a Successful Holiday Season

Justyna Balzar, MEd, BCBA

Wednesday
November 8, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

We will meet in a Parent’s Home
in North Wilton

PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Limited to 20 Parents and Caregivers

We Bring the Experts to You!

PRESENTATIONS

Special Education Equity for
Kids of Connecticut (SEEK)’s
Annual Conference

Keynote Speaker:
Ross Greene, PhD

Sunday
October 22, 2023
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Presented by SEEK of CT and
their partners SPED*NET,
CAPSS and CEA

Heritage Hotel and
Conference Center
522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT

A Wilton Youth Services Presentation

The 12 Executive Functions
How to Build Skills for
Home and School

Dawn Matera, EdD

Tuesday
October 24, 2023
Noon to 1:30 p.m.

WEBINAR

Preparing Your Child and
Yourself for a Successful
Holiday Season

Justyna Balzar, MEd, BCBA

Wednesday
November 8, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

We will meet in a
Parent’s Home in
North Wilton

PRIOR REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED Limited to
20 Parents and Caregivers

KEEPING  UP  TO  DATE

New IEP System

The CT State Department of
Education has implemented a
new Individualized Education
Program (IEP) form and data
system. The new
system will enable you to
access your child’s IEP and
other important
information on-line.

The CT State Dept. of
Education Has Drafted a New Form for
Section 504 Plans

The 504 Plan for a child with a disability lists the accommodations that will ensure the child’s academic success and access to the learning environment.

The CT State Dept. of
Education Has Updated
Its Parent Guide

The latest information
about special education:
laws, regulations, policies and
important forms for
special education services.

YOUR  GUIDE  TO  SPECIAL  SERVICES

What an amazing document.
It is the clearest explanation I have
seen— so user-friendly,
both succinct and robust!
Kudos to those who labored
to make this a reality.

Mark Griffin
Former Head of School
Eagle Hill, Greenwich, CT

FOCUSING  ON

Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Learning
Disabilities (LD)

Non-Verbal Learning
Disabilities (NVLD or NLD)

Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)

Learning
Disabilities (LD)

Non-Verbal Learning
Disabilities (NVLD or NLD)

KEEPING  UP  TO  DATE

New IEP System

The CT State Department of Education has implemented a new Individualized Education Program (IEP) form and data system. The new system will enable you to access your child’s IEP and other important
information on-line.

The CT State Dept. of
Education Has Drafted a
New Form for
Section 504 Plans

The 504 Plan for a child with a disability lists the accommodations that will ensure the child’s academic success and access to the learning environment.

The CT State Dept. of
Education Has Updated
Its Parent Guide

The latest information
about special education:
laws, regulations, policies and
important forms for
special education services.

YOUR  GUIDE  TO
SPECIAL  SERVICES

FOCUSING  ON

Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning
Disabilities (LD)
Non-Verbal Learning
Disabilities
(NVLD or NLD)

PERSONAL STORIES

“I REALIZED I WAS NOT ALONE”

Testimonials

Testimonials

When I moved to Wilton,
I had a child with special needs,
but had no idea what that really meant.
SPED*NET helped me navigate
the special needs world…
and grow as a parent.
I realized I was not alone…”

When I moved to Wilton,
I had a child with special needs,
but had no idea what that really meant.
SPED*NET helped me navigate
the special needs world…
and grow as a parent.
I realized I was not alone…”

Wilton Parent

A Parent’s Journey

A Parent’s Journey

“The Launch”

We use the word “Launch” in a variety of contexts— from a spaceship lift off to the startup of a new company and the release of an adult offspring into
the world.

Dropping her son at college 16 years after his autism spectrum diagnosis, a mom wonders: Was he prepared? Had we done enough? Would he be successful and return intact?

College Essays

College Essays

Through their college essays,
teens are able to reflect on the
experiences that have shaped them;
the type of person they hope to
become; and the underlying
keys to their resiliency.
For kids with special needs,
happiness and success often include
giving back, helping others and
making a meaningful impact.

PERSONAL STORIES

“I REALIZED I WAS NOT ALONE”
Testimonials

When I moved to Wilton,
I had a child with special needs,
but had no idea what that really meant.
SPED*NET helped me navigate
the special needs world…
and grow as a parent.
I realized I was not alone…”

Wilton Parent

A Parent’s Journey

“The Launch”

We use the word “Launch” in a variety of contexts— from a spaceship lift off to the startup of a new company and the release of an adult offspring into
the world.

Dropping her son at college 16 years after his autism spectrum diagnosis, a mom wonders: Was he prepared? Had we done enough? Would he be successful and return intact?

College Essays

Through their college essays,
teens are able to reflect on the
experiences that have shaped them;
the type of person they hope to
become; and the underlying
keys to their resiliency.
For kids with special needs,
happiness and success often include
giving back, helping others and
making a meaningful impact.

INTERVIEW  WITH  SPED*NET  STAFF

Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s Podcast

SPED*NET is featured in a recent episode of Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s “Under the Cupola” podcast. Listen as we join hosts Robert Townes and Star 99.9‘s Kevin Begley to discuss the work and history of our organization, as well as our experiences as mothers of children with special needs.

INTERVIEW  WITH
SPED*NET  STAFF

Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s Podcast

SPED*NET is featured in a recent episode of Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s “Under the Cupola” podcast. Listen as we join hosts Robert Townes and Star 99.9‘s Kevin Begley to discuss the work and history of our organization, as well as our experiences as mothers of children with special needs.

SPED*NET is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation,
which is tax-deductible as provided by law.

SPED*NET is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. No goods or services are
provided in exchange for your donation,
which is tax-deductible as
provided by law.