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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.

CPAC Webinar Series Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

Part 2: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Part 2: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS): How Solving Problems Collaboratively and Proactively Enhances Emotion Regulation
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST on Zoom
Presented by: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Lives in the Balance
In this segment, Dr. Greene will take a deeper dive into the practices of the CPS model, with an emphasis on how solving problems collaboratively also enhances some critical skills.
Register for Part 2: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NAvMINKBS8aCeBaHjXCdJA

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Serie de Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)

Parte 2: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Parte 2: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS): Cómo la Resolución Colaborativa y Proactiva de Problemas Favorece la Regulación Emocional

En este segmento, el Dr. Greene profundizará en las prácticas del modelo CPS, con especial atención a cómo la resolución colaborativa de problemas contribuye al desarrollo de habilidades emocionales esenciales.

Presentado virtualmente por:
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Psicólogo Clínico, Fundador, Lives in the Balance

Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/3MmntfR

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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Tuesday, January 20, 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: Special Education Law and Advocacy Round Table

Date: Tuesday January 20th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST

Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).

Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/58A810

Mid-Year Matters A Unique Opportunity for Parents to Ask Questions of Experts at the table – What’s on your mind for your child’s educational journey?

Speakers:

Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney

Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate

Allie Grafman, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC

Topics to start the Conversation:

• Navigating and assessing your child’s progress

• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights

• Addressing parents’ input and concerns related to special education

• Annual PPT Review and IEP Meeting – Strategizing and Preparing for year-end

• Next Steps…How to Create a Plan of Action if your child is still struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs

• Q & A

For questions about this webinar, please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]

This webinar is free and open to the public.

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CTFSN South-Central Region Special Needs Camps

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00-6:00 pm
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: Online event

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop CTFSN South-Central Region Special Needs Camps- hosted in collaboration with Autism Health 7 Fitness Center,YMCA Meriden, Social Sabby and Affinity Esports. We'd love for you to join us!

What to expect:

- Transportation

- Dates and Times

- Cost and Scholarships.

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Early Steps Together

Monday, January 26, 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, February 2, 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. ?

» Register for event

CPAC Webinar Series Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

Part 3: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Part 3: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS): Memorializing New Perspectives and New Practices in the IEP or 504 Plan
Presented by: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Lives in the Balance
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST on Zoom
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans often point caregivers and educators toward concerning behaviors and modifying them. How can these documents be revised to point caregivers and educators toward the problems that are causing those behaviors and solving them?
Register for Part 3: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/omfmdCzsT9uf68x1VEw0dg
All sessions will have LIVE Spanish Interpretation*

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Serie de Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)

Parte 3: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Parte 3: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS): Incorporación de Nuevas Perspectivas y Prácticas en el IEP o Plan 504

Los Programas de Educación Individualizada (IEP) y los Planes 504 suelen dirigir a cuidadores y educadores a centrarse en los comportamientos preocupantes y en su modificación. ¿Cómo pueden revisarse estos documentos para orientar a cuidadores y educadores hacia los problemas que originan dichos comportamientos y promover su resolución?

Presentado virtualmente por:
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Psicólogo Clínico, Fundador, Lives in the Balance
Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/4rPIvDJ

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Early Steps Together

Monday, February 9, 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. ?

» Register for event