Month: May 2024
The Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives Webinar on Thursday, May 30th
May 24, 2024
Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: The Air We All Breathe: The Essence of Mental Health and How We All Have a Connection to It. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health is important year-round. Why? Mental health is for everyone, both young and young at heart. We want to bring attention to the importance of mental health, as it relates to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, identity, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or educational background. We are also reminded of the importance of self-care, and how the children we raise, and/or help … Continue reading
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Connecticut Birth to Three System RFI
May 17, 2024
OEC is pleased to announce a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback and inform planning for the Birth to Three system RFP expected in fall 2024! You can find more information here: Connecticut Birth to Three System RFI – Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (ctoec.org)
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Parent Forums
May 17, 2024
Join the Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC), and families for Parent Forums to discuss the Birth to Three referral process. The meetings will occur on Zoom, linked below, at the following times. Date: Time: Zoom Link: 5/15/24 5-6 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86284806544 5/17/24 11 AM – 12 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84273501312 5/21/24 7-8 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83736599566 5/24/24 10-11 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86021927198 5/29/24 4-5 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84034060973
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Hands & Voices: Off to a Great Start
May 14, 2024
Hands & Voices‘ new website, Off to a Great Start, offers providers and families resources and activities to support the early intervention (EI) journey for families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing. Key resources include: Source: https://www.handsandvoices.org/great-start
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Assistive Technology for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children
May 10, 2024
Date and Time: May 15, 2024, 5:00-6:00pm EST Presented by: Lauren Tucker, Ed.D., Associate Professor, SCSU (Graduate Program in Assistive Technology and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders) NEAT Members, CT SDE Subscription and CT Birth to Three Providers: FREEGeneral Public: $25 Description: Looking for assistive technology resources for the Birth to 3 population? This webinar will share low to high-tech resources to engage and support the littles… from daily living tasks, early literacy, and communication. Examples of visual schedules, sensory supports, adapted toys, adapted books, and more will be shared! Takeaway resources will also be provided to extend your learning beyond … Continue reading
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RAPID Survey on Child Care in New Haven
May 2, 2024
The New Haven Early Childhood Council and the RAPID Survey Project at Stanford University are listening to families with young children under age 6 living in the state of Connecticut. We want to hear about the experiences, strengths, and needs of children and families. Take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, and Urdu https://tinyurl.com/rapid-nhecc and receive a $10 gift card. Make your voice heard and share your experiences. The RAPID Survey Project goals are to amplify caregivers’ voices and to inform the policies and programs to best serve you and your family. For more information about the RAPID Survey … Continue reading
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