Connecticut Birth to Three
Science Alliance Mobile to the CT Walk 4 Hearing on June 7th at Dunkin Donuts Park! The Van will have an air-conditioned play space for kids (for families to escape the heat), adult hearing screenings (from UConn students), science demonstrations (by the students in the CT-CNC and HELLO Lab), and book giveaways for kids featuring D/deaf…
You can participate in person, send a recorded video, or submit a written story — every voice helps shape the future of early intervention.
Hello All, Hope this message finds you all well and feeling the warmth of sunshine. Please join the Office of Early Childhood and the Parent Cabinet: Wellness, Engagement, Lasting Leadership (W.E.L.L.) Subcommittee for an in-person Family Check-In Community Conversation. We look forward to hosting our second in-person event; our goal is to host community conversations…
Each day this week, we will focus on one of the five types of play featured in OEC’s Let’s Play Materials. Monday is Construction Play Day! Construction play includes creating, building, or making things with art materials, blocks, or musical instruments. A Fun Fact about Construction Play A study in the journal Archives of Pediatrics…
Good afternoon Community Vendors, Thank you for participating in our Healthy Kids Day community event on Saturday, April 18th. We are excited to have you join us at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center, located at 9 Technology Park Drive, Putnam, CT 06260. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM,…
Birth to Three and Sparkler: How to use Sparkler with the Families You Serve – The session will focus on practical strategies for incorporating Sparkler into early intervention services, including how to guide families in using the app to better understand their child’s development, promote everyday learning through play, and support timely referrals when concerns…
The Center for Family Justice is hosting a Car Seat Safety Program for Parents & Providers on April 8th, in partnership with the Yale Injury Prevention Team. If you have staff members, clients, or families who may be interested, please feel free to share this information and post the attached flyer on a community board or distribute it…
CADRE created this online foundational course to increase the capacity of Parent Center staff and others who support families of children with disabilities to effectively empower families to engage in the Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and resolve conflicts as they arise. This course provides easy access to the most relevant CADRE resources…
Please join the Office of Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Initiatives’ upcoming webinar: Second Time Around: Strengthening parent-child attachments and creating lasting generational impact through Circle of Security. The role of a mother/caregiver involves many layers, and some of these layers are complex and deeply rooted. Some may naturally transition into motherhood with ease and a…
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
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom
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…
The Connecticut Birth to Three System is procuring its Single Point of Entry (SPOE). The SPOE plays a crucial role to our system by being the initial contact with families to support them with making a referral. Please find additional information here: Single Point of Entry RFP OEC is investing up to $3,250,000 in funding…
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. …
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)
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
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:…