Special Services

Announcing Connecticut's New IEP/504 System

In September 2020, the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) entered into a partnership with the Public Consulting Group (PCG) to support its goals and vision of developing a comprehensive statewide Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS) to make available to all of its local school district partners in as of July 1, 2022. CT-SEDS adaptive electronic Individual Education Program (IEP) document, along with 504 plans,  has been designed to improve format and flow of information with intuitive, easy to use displays. The new system includes a parent portal for families to access their student’s IEP and other important information as well as a language translation feature to ensure that parents receive information in their native language.  The new and improved document will also assist planning and placement teams (PPTs) in navigating the special education process, leading to the development of high-quality IEPs for Connecticut’s students. (Source, CSDE)

The links below are intended to provide assistance to parents/guardians as you navigate the new system.

Parent Rights and Special Education Guides

Stonington Public Schools actively seeks to locate, identify, and refer children from birth to age 21 who require special education and related services in order to assist them and their families. If you are concerned about a child's development, you are encouraged to contact your local elementary school to receive information about Early Childhood Screenings (see our link below). If the child is younger than 3 years of age, you may chose instead to contact the Connecticut Birth to Three System at 1-800-505-7000.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact 860-572-0506 ext. 4

Deidre Toole, Transition Counselor
 Email: deidre.toole@stoningtonschools.org
 Phone: 860.572.0506 x4