The Connecticut State Board of Education believes that all students, including students with exceptionalities, are unique and influenced by cultural, linguistic, intellectual, psychological, health and economic factors. (Excerpt from the State Board of Education's Position Statement on the Education of Students with Exceptionalities)
Most Recent Announcements and Postings
- Updated Guidance Regarding IDEA Eligibility Until Age 22 (A.R. v. CT State Board of Education)
- Updated Guidance Regarding IDEA Eligibility Extended Until Age 22 (July 24, 2020)
- CSDE Memorandum: IDEA Eligibility Extended until Age 22 (June 19, 2020)
- United States District Court for Connecticut Summary of Judgment
- FFY 20 IDEA Part B Annual State Application - Sections 1, 2, 4
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Resources
- Specific Learning Disability and SLD/Dyslexia Resources
- Student Assessment Update to Special Education Directors - Guidelines and Resources
To Contact the Bureau of Special Education
Connecticut State Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education
P.O. Box 2219
Hartford, CT 06145-2219
(860) 713-6910, Fax (860) 713-7051