Recommended Resources
Family-friendly guides matched to your student's grade, readiness, and priorities.
Advocacy Resources
Resources Chosen for Your Family
Curated guides, agencies, and toolkits — grouped by what you're trying to do next.
Know Your Rights Under IDEA
Federal LawPlain-language guide to procedural safeguards, transition planning by age 16, and what to do if you disagree with the team.
Open resourceCT Parental Rights In Special Education
State GuideState-specific version of your rights, with sample letters for requesting evaluations and mediation.
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Parent-To-Parent Of Connecticut
Free · MatchedGet matched with a trained parent who has walked the same transition — one call, no cost.
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Bureau Of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Intake
Age 16+Apply at age 16+ to unlock job coaching, adult-services planning, and postsecondary support.
Open resourceDDS Level Of Need Assessment
Before GradUnderstand whether your student qualifies for Developmental Services and how to apply before graduation.
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Self-Advocacy Toolkit For Families
PracticeCoaching scripts your student can practice before leading a section of the next meeting.
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Family Guide To Transition Planning
ChecklistMonth-by-month checklist from Grade 8 through the year after graduation.
Open resourceAge Of Majority Planning
Age 17–18What changes at 18 — supported decision-making, guardianship alternatives, and how to talk with your student.
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Save two resources that match your student's interests so they're ready before the next meeting.
Preview
Postsecondary options — family guide
Guide · 6 min read
Meeting Questions template
Template · 1 page
Family guide for Grade 11
Guide · 10 min read
Interest-matched guide: Video game design
Guide · interest-matched
Self-Advocacy Practice Cards
Cards · 12 prompts
Connected To The Pathway Report
Recommended Resources is generated from the current Pathway Report — priorities, readiness signals, and interests are the inputs.
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