Author: Adriana Fontaine
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!
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CPAC’s Learning Series with Early Childhood Professionals Presents:
November 23, 2022
“What is Service Coordination and What Does it Mean for You and Your Family?” In this training, we will explore the role of a Service Coordinator in Early Intervention, the types of support available to families, and how to make the most of this type of support while receiving Birth to Three services. When: Wednesday, December 7th, 6 PM – 7 PM Interpretación en español en vivo Register here
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Parent’s Space Support Group for Families Enrolled in Birth to Three
February 10, 2022
Parent’s Space Support Group CPAC is offering Parent’s Place Support group! Dedicated to all our parents out there. Our goal is for us to engage, inspire and support one another and to celebrate our kid’s successes, milestones, and the little things they do that other might take for granted. We created this judgement free space so that we can speak freely, feel valued, and respected! Please join us and meet other parents who “get it.” For additional questions, please contact Adriana Fontaine at afontaine@cpacinc.org When: every week on Thursdays at 4- 5 PM Register here!
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Learning Series with Early Childhood Professionals: Transitioning Your Child with Hearing Loss to Preschool
November 5, 2021
This presentation is designed for parents/caregivers with children in Birth to Three who need to expand their knowledge about hearing loss, the evaluations needed for transition into preschool, differences in services from Birth to Three versus programs in public schools, and preschool options for young children with hearing impairments. Date: November 10th 6-7 PM. For more information, email Adriana Fontaine at: afontaine@cpacinc.org Register here!
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First STEPs Training for Families
October 19, 2021
CPAC’s Family Connections Program presents First STEPs Training Series! This four-session virtual series is designed to help parents understand the Birth to Three System, evaluation process, transition from Birth to Three into Preschool Special Education, and advocacy skills. This training series will prepare families to navigate their role in Birth to Three, understand data from evaluations, and learn how to prepare for when Birth to Three services end. First session will begin on Tuesday November 9th at 1 pm. For additional questions, please email Adriana Fontaine at afontaine@cpacinc.org Families interested in participating can register here!
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NEW Pyramid Model Backpack Training Webinar Series for Families
October 4, 2021
CPAC and Uconn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities proudly presents a training webinar series for Families enrolled in Birth to Three. These series will focus on helping families setting routines and schedules, handling difficult transitions, helping their child to manage time and to create activities that reduce challenging behavior. Presented by Bethanne Vergean, Research Assistant and Connecticut’s Act Early Ambassador for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Trainings will take place the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. First training will cover strategies to help young children transition from one activity to another. … Continue reading
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CPAC Presents: Learning Series with Early Childhood Professionals ABA Foundations
September 22, 2021
Do you have questions about Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and whether is right for your child? In this workshop we will explore what ABA means, how to know if ABA is right for your child, when to seek help and how does ABA improve communication and language skills in young children with Autism. Workshop presented by Rachel Scott-Rosenbluth, MS, BCBA, LBA Applied Behavioral Interventions’ Clinical Director at Autism Care Partners. When: Wednesday October 6th 6-7 PM Register in advance: https://bit.ly/3nMXVKo For more information, contact CPAC at (860) 739-3089 or email Adriana Fontaine at: afontaine@cpacinc.org
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Learning Series with Early Childhood Professionals: What Does Social Communication Mean for Young Children with Autism
March 29, 2021
This workshop will focus on preverbal communication, and the importance of turn taking and joint attention in the development of social communication. Caregivers will learn about the importance of developing social communication early in life and they will be able to distinguish between social and instrumental interaction during play-based activities with their children. Workshop presented by Dr. Kwangwon Lee from the Center for Early Childhood Education at Eastern CT State University and Family Connections Program at The CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC). Wednesday April 7th 6 PM. Registration required for this event: https://bit.ly/3bW95WY For additional questions, please email Adriana Fontaine … Continue reading
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Learning Series for Families About Language Development
February 9, 2021
Join Speech Therapist, Kaili Rehm, MS, CCC/SLP, and Special Education Teacher, Ashley Baehr, DT, BS/ECSE, from Reachout, Inc. Learn how language develops in young children and what expressive and receptive language skills are. Participants will learn what skills young children need to communicate emotions, thoughts, ideas, and feelings effectively. Families will have the opportunity to discuss suggestions to improve their young child’s language skills, and will learn when it is appropriate to make a referral to Birth to Three. For more information email:afontaine@cpacinc.org Register here!
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