The Early Childhood Personnel Center
ECPC facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive systems of personnel development for the early childhood workforce serving infants and young children with disabilities eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Educational Courses & Trainings Available
The UCEDD offers education and community training programs with the goal of optimizing the learning environment for students with disabilities, and equipping certified teachers and para-educators with researched based strategies for improving student outcomes.
UCONN CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PROJECTS
The UConn University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is funded by grants from the Federal government, Connecticut and other independently funded groups to take on diverse projects related to public awareness, training, professional resources, and studies.
LEND PROGRAM
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities
The goal of the LEND interdisciplinary training program is to prepare trainees and family members to improve healthcare delivery systems to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
In The News
Building a Great Life Video
Individuals With and Without Disabilities Answering the Question “What is a Great Life to You?” Created by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services http://www.ct.gov/dds/
[Read More]Summer Learning Opportunities to Support Young Children with Disabilities and their Families
The Impact of Proposed Budget Cuts on 403,370 Adults and Children with Disabilities in Connecticut
The programs being threatened with drastic cuts include Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, and cuts to Councils on Developmental Disabilities, LEND projects, State Independent Living Councils, and TBI Advisory Councils.Important Links
The University of Connecticut
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities