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Empowering and Educating Families

Event Details

Early Steps Together

Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Monday, November 17, 2025
6:30–7:30 PM
No cost

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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October

Oct
16
Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training Series
Oct
20
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Oct
22
ABCs of Dyslexia
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Oct
22
ABC de la Dislexia
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Oct
22
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
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Oct
25
Inclusive Book Reading
10:30am to 12:30pm
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Oct
25
Lectura Inclusiva
De 10:30 a 12:30 horas
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Oct
27
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Oct
29
Not Just a Reading Disorder
6:00 PM to 7:15PM
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Oct
29
No es solo un trastorno de la lectura
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
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November

Nov
3
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Nov
3
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Nov
4
DDS Commissioner Stakeholder Forums 2025 - Morning
11:30 am -1:00 pm
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Nov
5
DDS Commissioner Stakeholder Forums 2025 - Evening
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Nov
10
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Nov
10
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Nov
12
PART ONE: When Little Brains Explode
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Nov
12
PARTE UNO: Cuando explotan los cerebritos
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Nov
12
Effective Engagement with Your Board of Education
6:00pm
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Nov
17
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Nov
18
Understanding Dyslexia Evaluations
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Nov
18
Comprendiendo las evaluaciones de la dislexia
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Nov
24
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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CPAC Programs and Services

Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center

Parent Training and
Information (PTI) Center

Parent Centers provide a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Family Connections

Family
Connections

Family Connections is for parents in CT who have a child with a disability, ages birth to three years old who are receiving services through Connecticut's Birth to Three System.

Collaboration Between Families and Schools

Collaboration Between
Families and Schools

CPAC continues to be a resource to families and schools to help build positive relationships at the individual, school or district level.

REAL Transition Partners

Youth Advisory Board & REAL Transition Partners

A collaboration between all 26 Region A parent centers, provides innovative services that involve diverse youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.

Next STEPs

Next
STEPS

This 8 session series helps parents and professionals gain the skills necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT).

Training for Parents & Professionals

Training for
Parents & Professionals

Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.