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Leadership and Community Support

  • Oct
    2
    CT LEND
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    8:30 AM

    The University of Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (CT LEND) program is a one-year interdisciplinary leadership training program for persons with disabilities, family members, practicing professionals and graduate students at UConn and other Connecticut universities. 

  • Oct
    3
    CT Aspiring Leaders Academy
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    9:00 AM

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system.

  • Oct
    7
    2026 Candidates’ Forum on Disability Issues
    Bristol Event Center 112 Century Drive Bristol, CT 06010
    ALL DAY

    Save the date! More information to come 

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Building Leaders. Strengthening Systems. Supporting Children & Families.

Yesterday, the CT Early Childhood Intervention Leadership Academy brought participants together for a full day focused on strategic planning, collaboration, and systems thinking.

Participants worked alongside Darla Gundler and Mary Beth Bruder, PhD to explore strategic planning, identify Capstone topics, develop action plans, and strengthen their skills as systems thinkers.

We are excited to see these leaders put their ideas into action and continue making a difference across Connecticut! Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
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CT LEND has A LOT to celebrate today!
We are thrilled to announce that CT LEND has been awarded 5 more years of funding! This continued funding will support our work training future leaders from a wide variety of professional disciplines who are committed to improving quality-of-life outcomes for children, youth, and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism.

Here’s to 5 more years of learning, leadership, collaboration, and impact!
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CT LEND has A LOT to