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Events

Our current selection of Events is shown below. If you have a suggestion for an event which should be added here, please see our Event Submission page.

Early Steps Together

Monday, September 14, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online

Early Steps Together Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone! Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support. In this group, you’ll find: ✨ A safe space to connect with other parents ✨ Support navigating early intervention ✨ Resources for your child and family ✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?

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Early Steps Together

Monday, September 21, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online

Early Steps Together Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone! Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support. In this group, you’ll find: ✨ A safe space to connect with other parents ✨ Support navigating early intervention ✨ Resources for your child and family ✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?

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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Special Education Law and Advocacy
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Meeting the Challenges of the School Year Ahead – Special Education Law and Advocacy Community Roundtable Date: Wednesday September 23rd 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST (Zoom webinar – online). Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3A265A Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT). This webinar is free and open to the public. Speakers: Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate Allie Grafman, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC Bringing Advocacy to the Table: Navigating the Year Ahead Taking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey • Top 10 Strategies for Back to School • Addressing back to school issues that have evolved over the summer • Meeting informally with your child’s teachers and reviewing your concerns with the team • Setting up lines of communication with teachers and team for the year ahead • Request and Prepare for the first formal PPT meeting • How to monitor and review your child’s progress for the year ahead • Comprehensive evaluations and the IEE • Next Steps – Your Child is Struggling: How to create a plan of action if the school is not responding to your child’s needs • Q & A Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected] More information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2026/09/23/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/

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Early Steps Together

Monday, September 28, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online

Early Steps Together Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone! Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support. In this group, you’ll find: ✨ A safe space to connect with other parents ✨ Support navigating early intervention ✨ Resources for your child and family ✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?

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Understanding Dyslexia

S.E.L.F. Webinar Series 2026-2027 School Year
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event

Do you notice your child is struggling but are not sure why? Is the school telling you things are fine, but you know they aren't? This webinar helps parents recognize what's actually happening with their child before they end up in a frustrating cycle of interventions that aren't targeted to the real issue. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, yet it's frequently missed or misidentified, especially in the early school years. Join Moderator Laura Sullivan, S.E.L.F. Staff Attorney and Director of Legal Aid, along with expert panelists including Director of Innovation Lab at Winston Preparatory School Elizabeth Mendelsohn, M.A., Director of Research & Instruction at Eagle Hill School, Dr. Christy Brockhausen, and Speech Language Pathologist and Literacy Expert Dr. Tara Pagliaro for this informative discussion.

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Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training Series

Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:30pm
Cost: No cost
Location: Online event

This intensive eight week series is designed to help parents and professionals gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective members of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT). This training series will prepare participants for a variety of roles at the school, district, regional, and state levels. Dates: October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10 No class on Thanksgiving 11/26

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