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What We Do

  • Jul
    7
    Early Intervention Specialist Program
    On line
    ALL DAY

    The Interdisciplinary Training for Early Intervention Professionals Specialist Program (EISP) is a personnel preparation grant. The focus of the program is aimed to increase the number of qualified personnel across disciplines who currently provide services in the Connecticut Birth to Three (IDEA Part C) system.

  • Jul
    14
    Cohort 5 Connecticut Aspiring Leaders Orientation
    Avon Old Farms
    ALL DAY

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system. The UConn UCEDD was awarded funding from the Connecticut Department of Education (CSDE) Special Education Bureau to revise the Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy curriculum developed by the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Special Education and Student Services, to implement two-year-long academies in CT.

  • Jul
    15
    Cohort 5 Connecticut Aspiring Leaders Orientation
    Avon Old Farms
    ALL DAY

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system. The UConn UCEDD was awarded funding from the Connecticut Department of Education (CSDE) Special Education Bureau to revise the Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy curriculum developed by the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Special Education and Student Services to implement two yearlong academies in CT.

  • Jul
    30
    CT Leadership Academy for 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. 

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Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disability as a natural part of human diversity, recognize the importance of accessibility and inclusion, and continue working toward a future where everyone belongs.

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