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La lectura es un derecho, no un privilegio

Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Gratis

Acompáñenos en una sesión dinámica enfocada en la enseñanza de lectura de alta calidad para todos los estudiantes. Esta presentación destacará enfoques estructurados, multisensoriales y basados en evidencia para la enseñanza de la lectura, e incluirá una conversación significativa sobre estudiantes con discapacidades intelectuales. Dirigida a padres y profesionales, exploraremos cómo se ve en práctica una instrucción de lectura de alta calidad y cómo garantizar que todos los estudiantes, incluidos aquellos con discapacidades intelectuales, tengan acceso equitativo a una enseñanza eficaz de la lectura. Presentadora: Sheryl Knapp, M.Ed., C/OGA, C- SLD, Director & Literacy Therapist at Literacy Learning and Assessment of CT

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Taller de Narración de Historias
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16
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18
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18
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19
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19
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19
La lectura es un derecho, no un privilegio
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23
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23
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26
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26
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28
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30
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April

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6
Early Steps Together
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Early Steps Together
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20
Early Steps Together
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27
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27
Early Steps Together
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May

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4
Early Steps Together
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Early Steps Together
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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.