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Bureau of Special Education releases memorandum regarding IDEA Requirements related
Certification information on Performance Office Data Collection Applications.
Approved Courses for Special Education
Connecticut State regulations require the completion of a course in special education for all applicants seeking certification. The regulations mandate this course be comprised of not fewer than 36 clock hours, which shall include study in understanding the growth and development of exceptional children, including handicapped and gifted and talented children and children who may require special education, and methods of identifying, planning for and working effectively with special-needs children in the regular classroom.
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
The Connecticut Nutrition Standards apply to foods sold to students separately from school meals, and are required for public schools that choose the healthy food option of Healthy Food Certification under Section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Data Collection Forms and Instructions
This section has forms and instructions pertaining to online data collection applications pertaining to the Bureau of Fiscal Services.
The Talent Office has responsibility and oversight for the review and continuing approval of educator preparation programs in Connecticut preparing candidates for state certification.
Disability Guidelines for Adult Education
In an effort to identify and better serve the needs of adults with disabilities/difficulties, the Bureau of Health/Nutrition, Family Services and Adult Education supports and implements a formal Technical Assistance (TA) Model to assist Connecticut Adult Education personnel.