Events
Early Steps Together
Monday, March 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. ?
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Transition Tuesday
Planning the Future: Transition Programs Unpacked
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
7:00
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
This presentation provides an overview of the Oakview Transition Program at Cooperative Educational Services, including vocational training opportunities and services. We will also explore EdSight’s listing of transition programs, review new legislation impacting transition services, and discuss using the Transition Bill of Rights and practical strategies for easing students into secondary transition planning.
Presenter: Kristin Magazine, Component Leader at Oakview Transition Program, Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs)
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Martes de Transición
Planificando el Futuro: Desglosando los Programas de Transición
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
7:00
Cost: Gratis
Location: Virtual
Esta presentación ofrece un panorama general del Programa de Trasición de Oakview Cooperative Educational Services, incluyendo oportunidades de capacitación vocacional y servicios relacionados. También exploraremos el listado de programas de transición en EdSight, revisaremos la nueva legislación que impacta los servicios de transición y analizaremos el uso de la Declaración de Derechos de Transición junto con estrategias prácticas para facilitar la transición de los estudiantes hacia la planificación de la transición secundaria.
Presentado por: Kristin Magazine, Coordinadora del Programa de Transición de Oakview, Centros Regionales de Servicios Educativos (RESCs)
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CT Transition Community of Practice
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: No cost
Location: Virtual
CT Transition Community of Practice (CoP) - March
March 12, 2026 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Connecticut has created the CT Transition Community of Practice (CoP) to centralize all activities, resources, and initiatives related to secondary transition and to provide information and support to students, families, and professionals. The CoP is comprised of multiple stakeholder groups that have come together with a single focus: enhancing the transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. Come learn what we are all about! See how your ideas fit into Connecticut’s overall plans and help us plot our course for improving student outcomes.
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Storytelling Workshop: Change Starts With Your Story
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00pm
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Are you passionate about changing something? Do you want to improve the way you share your passions with others, so they’re just as captivated as you are? This ONLINE workshop is designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to be civically engaged and active in their communities. We will use Marshall Ganz’s three aspects of storytelling (Story of Me, Story of Us, and Story of Now) to build our personal stories and then pair strategies to share your story while advocating for policy change. Finally, we will talk about essential relationship building — connecting with those who can ensure your story has impact.
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Taller de Narración de Historias
El Cambio Comienza con Tu Historia
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00pm
Cost: Gratis
Location: Virtual
¿Te apasiona generar un cambio? ¿Quieres mejorar la manera en que compartes tus experiencias para que otras personas se sientan tan inspiradas como tú? Este taller virtual en español está diseñado para brindar a los participantes las herramientas necesarias para involucrarse cívicamente y participar activamente en sus comunidades. Utilizaremos los tres componentes de la narrativa desarrollados por Marshall Ganz (La Historia de Mí, La Historia de Nosotros y La Historia del Ahora) para construir nuestras historias personales. Además, exploraremos estrategias para compartir tu historia mientras promueves cambios en políticas públicas. Finalmente, hablaremos sobre la importancia de construir relaciones clave y conectar con las personas que pueden ayudar a que tu historia tenga un impacto real.
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Stepping Into School: Parent Tools for Readiness
Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00am to 3:00PM
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: 28 Cutler St. Stonington, CT
Join the HELLO Lab and Hands and Voices for a fun and informational event about school readiness for parents of children who are D/deaf and hard of hearing ages 2 to 10. The event features free educational seminar to help families navigate the start to the public school system, lunch provided by Mystic Pizza, and exclusive playtime at the Niantic Children's Museum for Hands and Voices families.
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Early Steps Together
Monday, March 16, 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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PART THREE: Your Family’s Emotional Superpower
Mindfulness & Tools for Compassionate Parenting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
In Parts one and two we learned to crack the code. We've learned the language. But what happens tomorrow when life hits again? When your boss is demanding, your partner is stressed, and your child needs you to show up as the parent you've always wanted to be? This is where families either fall back into old patterns... or develop their emotional superpower. Let’s build the toolkit that makes compassionate parenting your family's new normal. Claim your SUPERPOWER! Learn with us how to:
Implement age-appropriate mindfulness practices for the whole family
Use Meta-Moments and Best Self strategies to transform conflict to connection
Create a Family Charter- a roadmap to lasting change
Presented by: Dr. Maureen Ruby, DMD, PhD
Sacred Heart University
Farrington College of Education and Human Development
Center of Excellence for Belonging & Leadership
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PARTE TRES: El superpoder emocional de tu familia
Mindfulness y herramientas para una crianza compasiva
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: Gratis
Location: Virtual
En las Partes Uno y Dos, aprendimos a descifrar el código. Aprendimos el lenguaje. Pero ¿qué pasa mañana cuando la vida vuelve a golpearte? Cuando tu jefe está exigente, tu pareja está estresada y tu hijo necesita que te presentes como el padre o madre que siempre has querido ser. Aquí es donde las familias vuelven a caer en viejos patrones… o desarrollan su superpoder emocional. Construyamos el conjunto de herramientas que hará de la crianza compasiva la nueva normalidad de tu familia. ¡Reclama tu SUPERPODER! Aprende con nosotros a:
Implementar prácticas de mindfulness apropiadas para cada edad en toda la familia
Usar Momentos Meta y estrategias de tu Mejor Versión para transformar el conflicto en conexión
Crear una Carta Familiar: un mapa hacia un cambio duradero
Dr. Maureen Ruby, DMD, PhD
Sacred Heart University
Farrington College of Education and Human Development
Center of Excellence for Belonging & Leadership
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Early Steps Together
Monday, March 23, 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
Early Steps Together
Monday, March 23, 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
Early Steps Together
Monday, March 30, 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
Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabili
Parent Event
Monday, April 27, 2026
4:30-7:30 pm
Cost: No cost
Location: New Haven, CT
Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabilities
Parent Event
On behalf of the Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU), in collaboration with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), please join us for our April 27th Parent and Caregiver Dinner Event held at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU).
An event designed to provide meaningful information while bringing together families, educators, disability advocates, and school and community leaders to explore strategies that promote safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM | Check-in: 4:00 PM | Dinner included
Please note: Childcare will not be available for this event.
Location:
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
Michael J. Adanti Student Center, Room 325 (3rd Floor)
345 Fitch Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(Directions & Parking information will follow)
Cost: FREE
Registration Deadline: April 3, 2026
Presenters:
Dr. Dewey Cornell, Developer of the Comprehensive School Threat Guidelines and Professor of Education, University of Virginia;
Michele Gay, M.S., Co-Founder & Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools;
Dr. Christina Cipriano, Director, Education Collaboratory at Yale, Associate Professor, Yale Child Study Center
Dr. Stephanie Leite, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Intelligence, LLC; and
Melissa Marshall, J.D., Director of Policy & Programs, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
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