What We Do

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Early Intervention

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Schools and Post Secondary

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Health Promotion

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Leadership and Community Support

  • Sep
    17
    CT Aspiring Leaders Academy
    Virtual
    5:30 PM

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system. 

  • Oct
    3
    CT Aspiring Leaders Academy
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    9:00 AM

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system.

  • Oct
    7
    2026 Candidates’ Forum on Disability Issues
    Bristol Event Center 112 Century Drive Bristol, CT 06010
    ALL DAY

    Save the date! More information to come 

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It was wonderful to see so many leaders and advocates connecting today at the 23rd Annual Bureau of Special Education Back to School Meeting!

Connecticut Aspiring Leaders Academy Coordinator Donna Gittlman greeted educators and shared in this important day of learning and collaboration.

We were also excited to have Emily Ball, Chair of the UConn UCEDD Consumer Advisory Council, share information about the Connecticut Secondary Transition Youth Advisory Board Council and the importance of elevating youth voices in transition planning. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Connecticut State Department of Education
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We always love seeing our amazing Early Childhood partners at events!
It’s wonderful to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the incredible work happening across Connecticut to support young children and their families.

#EarlyChildhood #Connecticut #CommunityPartners #Collaboration #SupportingFamilies
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Today, we’re excited to be at the 23rd Annual Bureau of Special Education Back to School Meeting: Working Collaboratively to Achieve Excellence!
We were proud to have CT LEND faculty member Brandi Simonsen, PhD, present “Proactive Investment in a Framework that Improves Education.”
It has also been wonderful connecting with so many attendees who have stopped by the UConn UCEDD table to learn more about our work, programs, and resources!

A great day of learning, collaboration, and connecting with partners committed to supporting students, families, and educators across Connecticut. UConn Neag School of Education Connecticut State Department of Education Center on PBIS
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