Category: Parent Resources & Workshops

As a parent of a child with special education needs, you play a critical role in ensuring your child receives the appropriate services and support. Under federal and state laws, you have significant rights that empower you to advocate for your child’s education. In my latest You...

Special Education Strategies For the New School Year By Atty. Jeffrey L. Forte We are past the halfway point of summer vacation and parents everywhere are crowding local stores for the annual “Back to School” shopping spree, with cute backpacks and new sneakers high on their a...

Special Education Rights for Children with Autism Presented by Attorney Jeffrey Forte – Greenwich, CT. Free program for parents of children with autism held at the Greenwich Library located at 101 West Putman Avenue in Greenwich, CT on January 18, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm. Presente...

Q&A Legal Workshop with Attorney Jeff Forte – West Hartford, CT. Learn, listen and network with fellow parents of children with special needs on January 25, 2018 at 6:30pm the West Hartford Public Library as Special Education Lawyer & Certified Child Advocate, Jeffrey Fo...

Q&A for Parents relating special education: What You Need To Know Relating to a School District’s Responsibilities to Provide Special Education & Related Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Virus Outbreak By Special Education Attorney Jeffrey L....

Planning For Transitioning Into Adulthood – Autism Spectrum News. With adulthood approaching for many families with special needs, we must keep in mind that we must plan ahead in order to ensure that our loved ones are learning the skills necessary to promote independence in the...

Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans – Hosted at The Waverly Group in Greenwich, CT. The Waverly Group is a free parent workshop for parents of children with special needs on November 3, 2017 from 10am to 11am at 1445 East Putnam Avenue in Old Greenw...

Procedural Safeguards, FAPE, IEEs and Related Services Presentation in Fairfield, CT. Hosted by the Fairfield Public Library located at 1080 Old Post Road in Fairfield, CT on January 11, 2018, 6:30pm to 7:30p, certified child advocate and special education attorney Jeffrey Forte w...

Looking for the right summer camp for your child with a disability is always a challenge. Making sure that the summer camp also integrates the appropriate needs for your child with a disability is difficult as well. Fortunately, here in Connecticut, when it comes to summer camps, ...

The end of summer heralds the start of a new school year in Connecticut, a time filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes even a bit of anxiety. While many families eagerly prepare for the return to classrooms, parents of children with disabilities often face additional ...