CPAC, one of our community partners, provided advocacy training to parents so they can effectively advocate for their children. They teach parents about the policy and programming in schools, especially how it relates to special education and 504 plans.
JOIN US FOR
CPAC Advocacy Training
A CFSP Family Engagement Initiative
WHAT IS
CPAC Advocacy Training
The Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) is a trusted CFSP partner that offers training workshops designed to empower families and professionals supporting children and youth with disabilities. These workshops are available in English and Spanish and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of various groups, including family and youth organizations, school systems, and professional agencies. Key workshops include:
Special Education
Understanding IEP’s
Transition Planning
Employment Readiness
KEY WORKSHOPS
For Special Education
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ABC’s of Special Education
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Improving Communication
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Advocacy Tools
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Transition Planning
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Understanding IEP’s
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Employment Readiness
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Child Find Process
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Self-Advocacy Skills
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WHAT SCHOOLS RECEIVE
What’s Included?
Book Collection
A curated book collection aligned to themes of connection, courage, culture, and kindness
Guided Discussion
Guided discussion questions and activities for families to do together at home
Book Event Support
Support for school-based book events and community read-alouds
Educator Resources
Resources for educators to extend conversations in the classroom
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Who Can Join Us
Our partners in education promoting full, equal, and equitable partnerships between families, school, and community partners for student success.
CFSP Elementary Schools
participating in the Connecticut Family School Partnership (CFSP)
Families
looking for more involvement in their child’s learning
Educators
seeking joyful, inclusive ways to engage families)
Community Partners
who value literacy and connection
Why It Matters
Research tells us that increasing family engagement in children’s education is one way to to increase student success.
Reading together at home is one of the most impactful ways to support a child’s academic and social-emotional growth. By connecting families and educators through shared stories, we:
✅ Build trust
✅ Increase student motivation
✅ Strengthen school climate
✅ Encourage family voice in education
Our Goals
- be a resource of families and school to help build positive relationships between individuals, schools, and district level staff
- Effective Conversations – help families when Disputes arises between family and school staff by offering phone support and meeting participation
OUR TESTIMONIALS
What Families Are Saying
Reading together gave us a reason to pause and just be together.
Parent
CFSP Partner Schools
The book night was the best family event we’ve ever attended at school.
Caregiver
GTWB Participant
Ready to Grow Together?
Let’s get started! Join our Partnership today!
123 Progress Drive, Wethersfield, CT
ct-fsp.org
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