Useful Contacts

Connecticut State Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education
nancy.cappello@ct.gov
Main Number: (860) 713-6910

Calling is recommended; this department is very helpful. Tell the operator what your concern or question is, you will be directed to a person with knowledge of your issue.

CACLD (Connecticut Association of Children/Adults with Learning Disabilites)
25 Van Zant Street #15-5, East Norwalk, CT
(203) 838-5010

This office and bookstore is open 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday thru Thursday. You can call the office or go in person, this is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with LD's. They are very helpful, lots of information, can advise on advocacy, a Must See.

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.
The OCR Office for Connecticut, 3 Arch Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-1491
(617) 289-0111, Fax (617) 289-0111
Email OCR.Boston@edu.gov

You will get to talk to an investigator and/or attorney with the Education Department for free. The OCR office enforces Section 504 (federal law that protects people with disabilities), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act; you can file a complaint on line. This is a great resource.

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center

All services and programs offered are free

Main Office: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

cpac@cpacinc.org

338 Main St., Niantic, CT 06357

Toll Free: 800-445-2722

Phone: 860-739-3089

Fax: 860-739-7460

Satellite Office with Spanish Speaking Staff

Phone: 203-776-3211