Mental Health Days for Students
Information on mental health days for students, a must read from the Connecticut State Department of Education. Please share!
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Digest/2021-22/MemoMHWdaysFall-2021.pdf
The State of Education in Connecticut With Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker
Join us to learn more about the Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) current goals and investments for the future. Topics covered in the webinar will include federal funding investments, initiatives currently underway, and more. Your state Commissioner of Education, Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, will also answer questions submitted prior to the event.
Who: The State of Education in Connecticut is open to everyone — students, parents, and members of the education community and public.
Where: Register to view The State of Education in Connecticut via live webinar using the link below, or view the event via livestream on YouTube and CT-N.
When: Monday, January 31, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Registration is Open: https://serc.info/stateofed
Those registering for the session may submit questions for the Commissioner.
Please Share this info with Parents, Families, Students, and Education Professionals!
The State of Education in Connecticut
With Education Commissioner
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker
Join us to learn more about the Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) current goals and investments for the future. Topics covered in the webinar will include federal funding investments, initiatives currently underway, and more. Your state Commissioner of Education, Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, will also answer questions submitted prior to the event.
Who: The State of Education in Connecticut is open to everyone — students, parents, and members of the education community and public.
Where: Register to view The State of Education in Connecticut via live webinar using the link below, or view the event via livestream on YouTube and CT-N.
When: Monday, January 31, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Registration is Open: https://serc.info/stateofed
Those registering for the session may submit questions for the Commissioner.
Please Share this info with Parents, Families, Students, and Education Professionals!
Don’t Forget to Sign Up!
How Welcoming is Your School? Walkthrough Overview Training
Date: January 25, 2022
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting
Educators understand more than ever that the key to engaging parents is to make their schools feel “like family.” Schools that extend a genuine welcome to parents have stronger partners in the education process. The CT Welcoming Schools Initiative was developed to enhance partnerships among families, schools and the community. This workshop will incorporate hands-on activities and practice using the Welcoming Tool. The Tool focuses on the physical environment, family engagement practice, policy and communication indicators to assess the climate and culture of the school. Teams from schools comprised of families, administrators, teachers, family liaisons and community partners.
For additional information, contact:
Betsy LeBorious at bleborious@crec.org or 860-509-3615
Please bring a laptop or other device for note taking and access to online resources.
Affinity Space: Speaking Up for Success
Affinity Space: Speaking Up for Success: Guide to School Partnership for AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander Families) – Day 1 of 4
Join us for an in-depth conversation on how to effectively communicate and advocate with teachers and the school to support your child’s growth.
This is an affinity groups space and will focus on addressing particular concerns of Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) – identifying parents, caregivers, and guardians.
For content question, please contact Nitza Diaz, SERC Consultant, at diaz@ctserc.org
For registration questions, please contact Emma Valasquez, SERC Project Specialist, atvelasquez@ctserc.org
Register Here:
https://ctserc.org/events?trumbaEmbed=view=event&eventid=155877897
A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in CT has been updated!
Thanks to our Partners, The Connecticut Family Advocacy Center (CPAC) and The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Connecticut has been updated in English and Spanish!
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Families, Do You Need Help with IEP Planning?
Do you need help navigating the special education process, understanding your child’s educational rights, or communicating effectively with your child’s school team? CPAC, the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, also one of our partners, is here to help.
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What Does Family Engagement Mean to You?
Connecticut defines family engagement as full, equal, and equitable partnerships between families, schools, and community partners. This means parents are seen as welcome partners and their voices are heard. Connecticut has established this definition and framework to encourage collaboration. This makes it easier for all parties to understand what is expected of them and thus elevate students’ success.
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Special Education in the COVID Era
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