Successfully lobbied against efforts to eliminate the Single Cost Accounting System
Worked cooperatively with the State Dept. of Education for a reasonable approval process
Conduct a yearly statewide conference with a national perspective
Part of the first statewide coalition to address critical special education issues
Effectively work with our lobbyist to insure the needs of our membership are met at the State and Federal levels
Represent private special education as a member of the State Advisory Council on Special Education and the Comprehensive System for Personnel Development (CSPD)
Worked closely with the leadership of ConnCase with focus on the regulations
Recently became recognized as a Not For Profit Association through the Federal Government
Active member of the Council of Affiliated State Associations
Affiliation with the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and to maintain federal issues that effect special education
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITIES
2006 - 2007 Strengths of CAPSEF
Our members were surveyed last year, and this is a compilation of their responses to the question: “What are the greatest strengths of CAPSEF?”
Alliance with CT’s State Department of Education and dissemination of info
Experience/expertise of the senior members and officers/resiliency
Legislative advocacy, monitoring and dissemination of info
Opportunities to network w/colleagues and provide mentorship
Annual conference and new leadership award ceremony
Networking and information sharing
Collaboration on issues of mutual concern
Collegial support and friendship
The unification of many schools into one entity
Preparation and maintaining state approval
Experience
Connection with other systems in state – ConnCASE, Dept of Ed, legislative
Core group of hard workers
Responsive, learned staff
The members of the Executive Board
Opportunities to meet with other private school leaders
Updates on state/federal legislation
Keeping membership aware of new developments
Character of its members
Executive Director
Willingness to help each other though competitors
Comprehensive membership
Website
Discussion forums/opportunity for dialogue and collaboration
