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What We Do

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Early Childhood
Intervention 

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Schools
& Transitions

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Health Promotion

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Quality
of Life

  • 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.

  • May
    28
    CT Leadership Academy in Early Intervention
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    The goal of the CT Leadership Academy is to create leaders in early childhood intervention who will provide innovation and sustained leadership to the CT Part C and Part B (619) system under IDEA. The content of the program focuses on competencies that are illustrated by speakers and learning activities.

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We were honored to host the CT Pyramid Leadership Team today! Today was a mission to develop an action plan to establish a Pyramid for all. What an amazing team focusing how to provide important social emotional support and tools for CT. #PyramidModel #socialemotionaldevelopment ... See MoreSee Less

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Today on National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, we recognize that every child’s emotional well-being matters. 💚

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and early support, nurturing relationships, and safe environments help children grow, learn, and thrive. By listening, supporting, and connecting families to resources early, we can help children build confidence, resilience, and strong social-emotional skills.

Let’s continue working together to create communities where every child feels seen, supported, included, and valued.

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