Parent Support Program

December 15, 2022

The Saint Joseph Parenting Center is a nonprofit organization that provides free parenting support and education to the community. Their classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Their “Dads are the Difference” program starts in January 2023! Check out this flier in English and Spanish for more information!

December 14, 2022

Birth to Three Early Interventionist Roundtables! We are looking for Early Interventionists working with Hartford families, to join our roundtables so we can learn from providers about current referral processes, child assessments, and the steps taken for children identified as ineligible for early intervention services. Monday January 10, 2023 via Zoom 6:00- 7:00 Thursday, January 19, 2023 –  via Zoom   3:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday, January 26, 2023 – Virtual via Zoom:               Morning session 10:30-11:30 am and               Afternoon Session 1:00pm – 2:00pm To sign up https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_251KbRMMNkM8aiO  We will send Zoom link after registration

How is My Child’s School Doing? Using Information from the EdSight Portal to Understand School and District Performance

December 8, 2022

Join us for an interactive workshop to learn about the information available in EdSight and how to navigate the system. This workshop will guide you through tools that show overall school and district performance, like the Connecticut Report Cards and the Next Generation Accountability Index. You will also learn how to find information for specific student groups, such as English language learners or students with disabilities—presented by: Ajit Gopalakrishnan, Chief Performance Officer Connecticut State Department of Education. December 14, 2022, 5–6 p.m Register here!

Research Study Opportunity for Families

December 7, 2022

Yale Child Study Center The Yale Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) Program is looking for participants for one of their current studies. This study focuses on the social and emotional development in early childhood. For more information, check out this flyer.

Numeracy Family Activities

December 6, 2022

Shared from Baby Talk December 2022 Parents and caregivers can promote early math learning with these DREME Family Math resources. Read, sing, play, and learn together with activities focused on building young children’s understanding of mathematical operations. Materials may be selected by the age level of children (babies through early elementary). Learn more here.