RT @lisahughes196: Excellent event today @ctconventionctr @ctserc @EducateCT! Wonderful resources and speakers! #ctb2s @connCASE https://t.….

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.

RT @learnforjustice: Teaching Hard History resources for middle and high school educators include our framework, as well as student-facing….

RT @UConnUCEDD: National Disability Independence Day on July 26th commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on….

RT @EducateCT: Just In: Connecticut State Department of Education Announces Launch of New Special Education Call Center ☎️.🔗.

RT @RSA_NCRTM: New library item: A guide for advocates working with students, families, and guardians to facilitate the involvement of stat….

RT @read_ct: "CT offers a potential model with its legislation. stating that 'the Center. shall oversee an intensive reading instructio….

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:

Glad to greet participants this morning and provide support throughout the day. Check out the details about today’s conference, held by the #Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities, @CT_DDS and the @CTTechAct Project: #AssistiveTechnology #ATchat