English & ASL Storytime
An inclusive reading of I Deaf-initely Can in English and ASL at the Meriden Public Library for all children. Story will be read in English and ASL. Saturday, March 21st / 10:30 AM / Storytime Room
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The Trauma of Homelessness:The Impact on Very Young Children & Families
3 -Hour VIRTUAL Training OpportunityThursday, April 30, 2026 / 1:00-4:00 PM Additional information and registration details can be accessed here
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CPAC – Hosting through the Family Connections Program. Our Parent Support Group “Early Steps Togethers” continues to be held weekly on the same day Monday’s at 6:30 p.m
This FREE support group is designed for families with young children (ages 0-5) who have been enrolled in Birth to Three (B23) services, with a focus on early intervention. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4q8zfZx
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CPAC is hosting an informational session for parents interested in becoming Parent Mentors on February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom
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“Above all else- From Impossible to I-am-Possible: A Head Start Approach to Moving Forward” OEC Behavioral Health Initiatives webinar on Thursday, January 29th
Hello All, Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: Above all else- From Impossible to I-am-Possible: A Head Start Approach to Moving Forward. The month of January is often symbolic of starting fresh, a new beginning, overcoming challenges from the past and embracing opportunities in the future. As we enter…
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Apply Now: Cohort 5 of the Early Childhood Leadership Academy!
This academy is designed for aspiring leaders in Birth to Three and Preschool Special Education programs who want to strengthen their leadership skills and make a lasting impact in the field of early childhood. Program Highlights: Requirements: Applications are due by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for full details and the application link. …
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Infant Toddler Institute – “PARTNERING FOR THE BEST START: INFANTS, TODDLERS, & THEIR FAMILIES”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 20258:30 AM- 3:00 PM EdAdvance, 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT 06759 For Infant/Toddler Teachers, Early Care Providers, Home Visitors,B-3 Early Interventionists, Program Supervisors & Administrators To Register: email Orie SullivanFEE: $55 per person (includes breakfast & lunch)(We accept cash, check, credit card, or PO)
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Apply Now: Cohort 5 of the Early Childhood Leadership Academy! (UCHC)
Dear CT Leadership Advisory Board, We are excited to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 5 of the Early Childhood Leadership Academy! This academy is designed for aspiring leaders in Birth to Three and Preschool Special Education programs who want to strengthen their leadership skills and make a lasting impact in the field of early…
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Early Childhood Transition: Early Intervention Services (Part C) to Special Education (Part B)
The CT State Department of Education (CSDE), CT Birth to Three (B23) and the CT ParentAdvocacy Center (CPAC) will be holding regional information sessions throughout the stateabout the transition process and requirements in CT from Part C, early intervention services,to Part B, preschool special education. It is highly recommended for each LEA and Birthto Three…
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OEC’s Behavioral Health Initiatives’ will host a webinar
This webinar focuses on promoting inclusion and reducing exclusionary discipline practices. When: Thursday, September 18th, from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Register via Zoom with the link below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SFWMxc9dSla2vLAWbDvCzw#/registration
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Division of Early Childhood – DEC Spotlight
News & Views from the Field: Simplify ABA care for brighter futures. Click this link for more information: https://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/dec/dec090325.php
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Upcoming Community Event: N. Grosvenordale Community Resource Fair (Free)
Community Resource Fair of Northeast Connecticut Date: August 23, 2025Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: 12 Thatcher Road, No. Grosvenordale, CT
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Upcoming Community Event: City of Groton Farmers Market Family Day
Groton Farmers Market hostsFamily Day at Washington Park Date: Tuesday, August 12th Time: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.Location: Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340
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Office of Early Childhood’s Behavioral Health Initiative – Lunch and Learn (August 14th 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Please join the Office of Early Childhood’s Behavioral Health Initiative, in collaboration with The Parent Infant Early Childhood (PIEC) Team at UConn School of Social Work’s Innovations Institute, for a Lunch & Learn regarding Pyramid for All. The social and emotional needs of very young children can often be experienced as overwhelming and disruptive – for…
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Head Start/DCF Together for CT Families Statewide Quarterly meeting
Hi all, Please find below the link to register for our upcoming Head Start/DCF Together for CT Families Statewide Quarterly meeting, scheduled for Friday, July 25th from 9:30am – 11:30am. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Please register using the link below. The agenda and related materials will be sent closer to the meeting date. Thanks! Register here:…
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“STEM Meets EI” Webinar Series!
STEM Meets EI webinar series is designed specifically for Early Intervention (EI) providers and home visitors working with families of young children (0–3 years). Each 1-hour session explores how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) naturally fits into early intervention practices, supporting child development across all domains and aligning with family-centered, culturally responsive approaches. Each session will offer practical strategies, real-life…
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Webinar: Powering EI so Families Can Thrive
Hello, Hands & Voices will be hosting our next ASTra webinar titled – Powering EI so Families Can Thrive. Registration is now open. See detailed information below. We hope you can join us! July 15th 9:00 am PT, 10:00 am MT, 11:00 am CT, 12:00 pm EST Abstract: Early Intervention (EI) for families with children who are…
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“Creating fun summer memories through play, while keeping debt away!” OEC Behavioral Health Initiatives webinar on Monday, June 16th
Hello All, Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: Creating fun summer memories through play, while keeping debt away! Warmer weather in June and school vacations…the summer season has arrived! For some adults, thoughts about summer are met with enthusiasm for taking on new activities and adventures! For others, summer…
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2025 Pediatric Feeding Symposium, SLC Utah – Registration Now Open
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Pediatric Feeding Symposium, happening September 11–12, 2025 at the SLCC Miller Conference Center in Sandy, Utah! This two-day event will feature dynamic speakers from across the U.S., covering critical topics in pediatric feeding and swallowing. Whether you’re an SLP, OT, BCBA, RD, nurse, or another healthcare professional, this symposium…
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Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar
Hello All, Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: Little Eyes are Watching…and Learning: The importance of practicing what is preached when talking about mental health and wellness. It has been said many times before: “Children listen to what we do, more than hear what we say”. Children depend on…
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Early Feeding and Swallowing PD Training
Your registration in this workshop was made possible by funding through the Lab School Initiative Investment (LSII). LSII is a CT Office of Early Childhood (CT OEC) and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) partnership that uses ARPA funds to sustain and support Connecticut’s lab schools, the ECE workforce pipeline, and high-quality early childhood programming statewide.…
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Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts”: The impactful presence of fathers/father figures in a child’s development.
The session will include: Spanish interpretation is available When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Register via Zoom with the link below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_juPvBxZFTBaDyROxp-svGA
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The Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives webinar on Tuesday, February 25th
This webinar will focus on the importance of personal development for parents, recognizing raising children can be both rewarding and demanding all at the same time.
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UCONN – Swaddling (virtual)
Swaddling (virtual) is our smallest study that looks at barriers to intervention access and decision making supports. We call it swaddling because we are “wrapping” the participants in information and support in their journey. This study will be open to any parent of a child with hearing outside of the typical range.