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What We Do

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Early Childhood
Intervention 

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& Transitions

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Health Promotion

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Quality
of Life

  • May
    6
    CT Aspiring Leaders in Special Education
    5:30 PM

    Look at your district’s LRE Data/Assessment of School-wide Practices/Erik Carter’s Belonging Tool

  • May
    12
    Early Intervention Specialist Program
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    The Interdisciplinary Training for Early Intervention Professionals Specialist Program (EISP) is a personnel preparation grant. The focus of the program is aimed to increase the number of qualified personnel across disciplines who currently provide services in the Connecticut Birth to Three (IDEA Part C) system.

  • May
    16
    CT Aspiring Leaders in Special Education
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    Leading Adaptive Change (Heifetz and Linsky)—Step by Step Tools/Mentoring support for Capstones

  • May
    21
    CT Leaders in Special Education
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    The UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education, is offering ongoing training and support to first and second-year special education administrators. The focus is on developing a network of support by building successful structures, routines, and relationships.

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Congratulations to our CT LEND students! Today marked their final day, and we’re so excited to see what comes next for each of you. We couldn’t be prouder—cheering you on every step of the way! ... See MoreSee Less

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We are incredibly grateful to the 60+ presenters who shared their time, expertise, and passion with our CT LEND trainees during the 2025–2026 year. Your voices help shape the next generation of leaders in disability. Thank you for making this learning community so impactful. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

What a great opportunity, June 17th from 5pm to 8pm in Willimantic, to practice a routine traffic stop with local police departments. This event is open to any driver or passenger with autism. Participants will learn to use the DMV's "Blue Envelope." A light dinner will be served following the event. Register at bit.ly/ASD-CenterStore ... See MoreSee Less

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