Do you know how to use all the accessibility features on your smartphone or tablet? UCP of Eastern CT’s Miriam Johnson & NEAT’s Will Seaman are explaining them at today’s Connecticut #AT Conference. Learn more about the state’s Building the Digital Divide program: cttechact.com/bridging-divid…

Among the breakouts at Thursday’s Connecticut #AssistiveTechnology Innovation Conference: Shannon Taber of UCP of Eastern CT on AT evaluations for determining technology needs. This session and the entire event had useful information on accessing AT in post-school work and life. #ATchat

"CT offers a potential model with its legislation... stating that 'the Center... shall oversee an intensive reading instruction program to improve student literacy from kindergarten to third grade and close the achievement gaps resulting from opportunity gaps.'”

OSEP released two new infographics, which look at data collected on children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. •Summary: sites.ed.gov/osers/2023/07/… •Data on children ages 3 through 21: sites.ed.gov/idea/osep-fast… •Data on infants and toddlers: sites.ed.gov/idea/osep-fast…

New library item: A guide for advocates working with students, families, and guardians to facilitate the involvement of state VR Agencies in the process of special education transition. tinyurl.com/3mwcka92 Parent Center Hub

Just In: Connecticut State Department of Education Announces Launch of New Special Education Call Center ☎️ 🔗portal.ct.gov/SDE/Press-Room…

Teaching Hard History resources for middle and high school educators include our framework, as well as student-facing videos and primary source texts. Educators will also find teaching tools and professional development resources. learningforjustice.org/frameworks/tea…

Meet one of our new consultants! As a UConn student, Daniela Alvarez contributed to SERC’s research in creating CT Public Act 19-12, establishing the African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino course of studies. She’s on our Racial Equity/Social Justice and other initiatives.

#Connecticut, the state with the latest kindergarten cutoff date, is changing its new K entry age from Jan. 1 to Sept. 1 effective in the 2024-25 school year. The Commissioner’s Roundtable at SERC is discussing it with CSDE’s Irene Parisi and Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker.

Welcome to the 2023 Back to School event from the CT Dept of Education Bureau of Special Education at the #CT Convention Center! SERC staff and SERC’s Steve Proffitt and Nikki Hendry welcomed attendees today. #ctb2s

Thank you to #Southington’s Unified Theater students for kicking us off at today’s Back to School event! #ctb2s

.CT Dept of Education BSE Division Director Bryan Klimkiewicz welcomes all and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker introduces today’s Back to School theme of “Infinite Possibilities.” Charlene says: “You see possibilities where others see limitations.” #ctb2s

Today is CT Dept of Education BSE’s 20th Back to School meeting and the first for new Deputy Commissioner Sinthia Sone-Moyano! #ctb2s

Bryan Klimkiewicz’s message to special education professionals: Remember you’re making a difference! Informs us about the BSE Call Center and summer updates. #ctb2s

Jane Hampton-Smith describes CPAC- CT Parent Advocacy Center and how it supports families and districts, including special education advisory councils. She has a message of partnership today. #ctb2s

Valerie Williams, director of the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), discusses data and teacher recruitment and mentions her son’s wonderful paraeducator leaving to become a teacher. Her message: Compliance is the foundation to allow successful outcomes. #ctb2s

At the CT Dept of Education Bureau of Special Education’s annual Back to School meeting, remarks from ConnCASE President Aimee Turner and CT Association of Private Special Education Facilities President Karen Helene. #ctb2s

In the final morning address of the CT Dept of Education Bureau of Special Education Back to School meeting, Nathan Levenson of New Solutions K12 unpacks the challenges of retaining and supporting special educators. #ctb2s

Excellent event today CT Convention Center CT SERC CT Dept of Education! Wonderful resources and speakers! #ctb2s ConnCASE