Apologies for any cross or multiple postings but this is an important investigative report. 

 

The Office of the Child Advocate is releasing a report today regarding its investigation of complaints that the New Britain Public Schools failed to develop or deliver appropriate special education services for preschool-age children with disabilities or developmental delays who were transitioning into the District from Connecticut’s Early Intervention service program (known as “Birth to Three”). 

OCA’s year-long investigation raised serious concerns about the adequacy of educational service delivery for young children with developmental disabilities or delays who transitioned into the District from the State’s Birth to Three program between June 2014 and June 2015. This report makes several recommendations for systemic change to improve educational and developmental outcomes for these children and help their families feel more supported.

It is important to note that leadership personnel in the District changed substantially during the latter months of OCA’s investigation. The District’s leadership team has been very receptive to OCA’s findings and has already began to reform certain District practices for preschool-age children with disabilities. An Action Plan created by the District is included in the Report’s Appendix.

Please see the attached report.



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