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@lisahughes196 @ctconventionctr @EducateCT @connCASE Thank you—glad you got a lot out of it. Great collage!

Excellent event today @ctconventionctr @ctserc @EducateCT! Wonderful resources and speakers! #ctb2s @connCASE

In the final morning address of the @EducateCT Bureau of Special Education Back to School meeting, Nathan Levenson of New Solutions K12 unpacks the challenges of retaining and supporting special educators. #ctb2s

At the @EducateCT Bureau of Special Education’s annual Back to School meeting, remarks from @connCASE President Aimee Turner and CT Association of Private Special Education Facilities President Karen Helene. #ctb2s

Valerie Williams, director of the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), discusses data and teacher recruitment and mentions her son’s wonderful paraeducator leaving to become a teacher. Her message: Compliance is the foundation to allow successful outcomes. #ctb2s

Jane Hampton-Smith describes @CPACInc and how it supports families and districts, including special education advisory councils. She has a message of partnership today. #ctb2s

Bryan Klimkiewicz’s message to special education professionals: Remember you’re making a difference! Informs us about the BSE Call Center and summer updates. #ctb2s

Today is @EducateCT BSE’s 20th Back to School meeting and the first for new Deputy Commissioner Sinthia Sone-Moyano! #ctb2s

.@EducateCT BSE Division Director Bryan Klimkiewicz welcomes all and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker introduces today’s Back to School theme of “Infinite Possibilities.” Charlene says: “You see possibilities where others see limitations.” #ctb2s

Thank you to #Southington’s @UnifiedTheater students for kicking us off at today’s Back to School event! #ctb2s

Welcome to the 2023 Back to School event from the @EducateCT Bureau of Special Education at the #CT Convention Center! SERC staff and SERC’s Steve Proffitt and Nikki Hendry welcomed attendees today. #ctb2s

#Connecticut, the state with the latest kindergarten cutoff date, is changing its new K entry age from Jan. 1 to Sept. 1 effective in the 2024-25 school year. The Commissioner’s Roundtable at SERC is discussing it with CSDE’s Irene Parisi and Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker.

Meet one of our new consultants! As a UConn student, Daniela Alvarez contributed to SERC’s research in creating CT Public Act 19-12, establishing the African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino course of studies. She’s on our Racial Equity/Social Justice and other initiatives.

Teaching Hard History resources for middle and high school educators include our framework, as well as student-facing videos and primary source texts. Educators will also find teaching tools and professional development resources. learningforjustice.org/frameworks/tea…

National Disability Independence Day on July 26th commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. #nationaldisabilityindependenceday #idea

Just In: Connecticut State Department of Education Announces Launch of New Special Education Call Center ☎️ 🔗portal.ct.gov/SDE/Press-Room…

New library item: A guide for advocates working with students, families, and guardians to facilitate the involvement of state VR Agencies in the process of special education transition. tinyurl.com/3mwcka92 @parentcenterhub

"CT offers a potential model with its legislation... stating that 'the Center... shall oversee an intensive reading instruction program to improve student literacy from kindergarten to third grade and close the achievement gaps resulting from opportunity gaps.'”

Among the breakouts at Thursday’s Connecticut #AssistiveTechnology Innovation Conference: Shannon Taber of @UCPofECT on AT evaluations for determining technology needs. This session and the entire event had useful information on accessing AT in post-school work and life. #ATchat

Do you know how to use all the accessibility features on your smartphone or tablet? @UCPofECT’s Miriam Johnson & NEAT’s Will Seaman are explaining them at today’s Connecticut #AT Conference. Learn more about the state’s Building the Digital Divide program: cttechact.com/bridging-divid…