Events
Storytelling for Advocacy
Preparing to Share Your Experience
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:00pm
Cost: No cost
Location: Virtual
In this session, participants will learn how to prepare to share their stories in legislative hearings, board meetings, and other advocacy settings. Participants will learn how to structure their message, communicate effectively, and present with confidence. The session will include practical strategies and opportunities for practice to support clear and impactful storytelling.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Contando tu Historia para abogar
Preparándose a compartir su experiencia
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:00pm
Cost: Gratis
Location: Virtual
En esta sesión, los participantes aprenderán cómo prepararse para compartir sus historias en audiencias legislativas, reuniones de la junta y otros entornos de defensa. Los participantes aprenderán cómo estructurar su mensaje, comunicarse efectivamente y presentar en confianza. La sesión incluirá estrategias y oportunidades de práctica para apoyar la narración de cuentos con un mensaje claro e impactante.
Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación que contiene la información sobre cómo unirse a la reunión.
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The Transition to Adult
Hosted by Light House
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
We’re thrilled to announce that Will Robinson, our Director of Adult and Transition Services, will be joining a fantastic panel hosted by EASTCONN in partnership with The Light House, @ucpect, and @journeyfoundct.
This informational Zoom meeting, titled "The Transition to Adult," is designed for families in Eastern CT to learn about the support services available for DDS-eligible individuals as they navigate adulthood.
?️ When: Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
? Where: On Zoom!
Have questions? Reach out to Emma Boardman at [email protected] for more information.
✨ We’re so proud to be part of this collaborative effort to empower individuals and their families with the knowledge and resources they need for success. Spread the word and join us for this important conversation!
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Agents of Change
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:30 AM to 1 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event
This workshop by FAVOR CT helps family members understand the change process that drives the networks of care. Topics include: increase your knowledge of System of Care values and principles, enhance your knowledge of Connecticut's Network of Care Transformation initiative-[CONNECT], develop skills to bring family voice to local, regional and state decision-making tables, and advance family engagement in policy and practice.
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Redefining Self Care
Thursday, March 6, 2025
12 PM to 1 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event
This workshop by FAVOR CT is a concise exploration and discussion of self-care essentials, focusing on balance and stress management. Uncover the three key areas of self-care - physical, emotional, and mental - and learn to integrate them for overall well-being. After our interactive session, you will have the skills to create a customized self-care plan, empowering you to thrive and work towards leading a more joyful life.
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Persuasive Storytelling
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
11:30 AM to 1 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event
This workshop by FAVOR CT focuses on the use of personal stories, one of the most effective tools for children's behavioral health advocates. Personal stories are especially powerful when communicating with system partners, provider agencies, media and other families and youth. During this session, participants learn and practice skills for telling their personal story. Participants are taught how to create their Single Overriding Communication Objective (SOCO). A SOCO is the reason a presentation or speech is done. Participants learn that if they stay true to their SOCO, there will be no doubt in the audience's mind about what they stand for and what message they are trying to convey. This training is highly interactive.
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Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
5:30-8:30pm
Cost: No cost
Location: Newington, Connecticut
This eight-session intensive series is designed to help parents and professionals gain the skills and knowledge necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT). This training series will prepare participants for a variety roles at the school, district, regional or state level. Participants will learn about the law related to education as well as state and federal level initiatives that impact students with disabilities and their education.
Location:
Newington, Connecticut
March 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 23, 30
No Class on April 16th
May 7
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Understanding Your Child's IEP
Thursday, March 20, 2025
12 PM to 1 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event
This training by FAVOR CT focuses on understanding: the New IEP page by page, changes from the old IEP, how parents/caregivers should prepare input/concerns in the different areas of: academic - all subjects, social and emotional, transition planning. List of supplementary aids and services included.
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Agents of Change
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
11:30 AM to 1 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event
This workshop by FAVOR CT helps family members understand the change process that drives the networks of care. Topics include: increase your knowledge of System of Care values and principles, enhance your knowledge of Connecticut's Network of Care Transformation initiative-[CONNECT], develop skills to bring family voice to local, regional and state decision-making tables, and advance family engagement in policy and practice.
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Unlocking the World: Strategies for Comprehension
Thursday, March 27, 2025
10:00am
Cost: No cost
Location: Virtual
THE FOCUS OF THE STORY
How do we know what children know well and what they need to learn to become efficient and effective readers? We use data! Now that we know the components of reading instruction, we’ll look at how to tell if children are mastering what they are being taught. It’s not just about making progress, it’s about making enough progress and using what is learned in actual reading. Our children’s data tells a story. Is it a good one?
Let’s find out!
LEARNING TARGETS
- Describe what data are needed to know how children are progressing in learning to read
- Explain the difference between “making progress” and “making enough progress”
- Explain what to ask about “grades”
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