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What We Do

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Early Childhood
Intervention 

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Quality
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  • May
    16
    CT Aspiring Leaders in Special Education
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    Leading Adaptive Change (Heifetz and Linsky)—Step by Step Tools/Mentoring support for Capstones

  • May
    21
    CT Leaders in Special Education
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    The UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education, is offering ongoing training and support to first and second-year special education administrators. The focus is on developing a network of support by building successful structures, routines, and relationships.

  • May
    28
    CT Leadership Academy in Early Intervention
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    The goal of the CT Leadership Academy is to create leaders in early childhood intervention who will provide innovation and sustained leadership to the CT Part C and Part B (619) system under IDEA. The content of the program focuses on competencies that are illustrated by speakers and learning activities.

  • Jun
    6
    CT Aspiring Leaders in Special Education
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    Capstone Presentations 

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New Legislation Alert! Congressman Rob Menendez, from New Jersey, introduced the Caregiver Access to Resources and Emotional Support (CARES) Hotline Act, legislation establishing the first-ever national 24/7 hotline dedicated to supporting caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
The CARES Hotline Act would:
This toll-free, 24/7 hotline staffed by trained professionals who can provide emotional support, brief intervention, and mental health referrals.
Offer peer-to-peer counseling so caregivers can connect with others who understand their experiences.
Establish and maintain a national database of caregiver resources, ensuring timely access to relevant information and support services across all states and territories.
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We celebrate the hard work, determination, and resilience of the newest UConn Huskies alumni. Your dedication has led you to this exciting milestone, and your future is full of endless possibilities.

Wishing all graduates success, happiness, and confidence as you begin your next chapter. Once a Husky, always a Husky! 💙🤍 #uconngrad #HuskyPride #ClassOf2026
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