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.

Next STEPS

Parent Leadership Training Series
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5:30 to 8:30
Cost: No cost
Location: VIRTUAL

This intensive eight session 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.

Registration is required!

Now in Person

*VIRTUAL*

October 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, and 18

Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing details about the location of class

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North Haven Special Education Community Resource Fair

All are welcome!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: North Haven High School Gymnasium

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Special Education Community Resource Fair! This event is designed to bring together resources, support, and information for families, educators, and professionals within our community. » View event flyer

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST
Cost: No cost
Location: Online event

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Anxiety and School Refusal

Date: Tuesday October 29th 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST

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

Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/9D226E

Speakers:

Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law

Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate

Dr. Rachel Busman, Psychologist and Senior Director at Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants LLP

Taking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey

In this conversation, Dr. Rachel Busman will explore why children may exhibit school refusal behavior and how anxiety and mental health issues can play roles.

• What is meant by school refusal?

• Why do children and teenagers refuse to attend school?

• How depression, anxiety and behavior are related to attendance

• A turning point: How can parents/caregivers know when their child’s refusal to attend school is problematic and in need of professional support?

• Developing specific strategies to help children and teens attend school more consistently

• Collaborating with teachers and staff

• Q & A

Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]

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TRANSITION TUESDAY

Government Benefits
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7:00
Cost: No cost
Location: Virtual

This training will provide a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available including how to qualify for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.

Presenter: Michael Beloff, Certified Financial Planner

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Martes de Transición

Beneficios Gubernamentales
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7:00
Cost: Gratis
Location: Virtual

Esta entrenamiento proporcionará una comprensión más amplia de algunos de los diferentes beneficios del govierno disponibles, incluyendo cómo calificar para Medicaid, Ingreso de Seguridad Suplementario (SSI), Ingreso por Discapacidad del Seguro Social (SSDI) y Medicare.

Presentado por: Michael Beloff, Certified Financial Planner

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