Early Career Preschool Special Educator Series   
These monthly meetings will provide an opportunity for facilitated, collaborative discussion on topics that are relevant to special education teachers as they begin their practice. Topics may include developing a network of support, communicating with families, assessment and progress monitoring and managing your classroom routines and schedule. Participants will be supported through problem-solving discussions, sharing of examples from experienced teachers, and resources.
Course # 244-25-A023-182  
Subjects # [Early Childhood SpEd], [Early Childhood]

Begin Date: 10/10/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-182
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Standards Alignment Coaching Session: PreK   
This interactive session for PreK educators offers a brief review of best practices for aligning annual academic goals to state content standards, followed by small group coaching and collaboration, where participants apply knowledge and strategies within the alignment process to IEP goals they have previously developed.
Course # 244-25-A023-229  
Subjects # [CT-SEDS], [Standards Alignment Coaching Sessions: PreK], [Standards Alignment Coaching Sessions]

Begin Date: 12/02/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-229
Status: CANCELLED
Type: Face to Face
Location: CES Special Education Middle School & High School
State: Connecticut
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IEP Goal Development: Social Workers   
This two-part, virtual series offers educators within a specific discipline an interactive training experience that supports the practical application of developing high-quality, measurable IEP goals and objectives.
Course # 244-25-A023-059  
Subjects # [CT-SEDS], [IEP Goal Development Social Workers], [IEP Goal Development]

Begin Date: 12/03/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-059
Status: CLOSED
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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UPLIFT: Cultural Humility: Unpacking and Addressing Cultural, Historical & Gender Issues   
The purpose of this module is to educate participants about the impacts of educational and social inequities on student achievement. Exploration of educational disparities and important considerations related to ethnicity, race, level of ability, religion, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation will provide participants with a baseline understanding of the history and importance of educational equity. Overall, this module is intended to increase staff capacity to utilize tenets of cultural humility to better recognize and mitigate bias and disparities in access to educational or socioemotional support. Additionally, this topic is designed to support districts in facilitating meaningful conversations with each other, students, and community members around educational equity.
Course # 244-25-A023-150  
Subjects # [Trauma-Informed Care], [UPLIFT]

Begin Date: 12/03/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-150
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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IEP Goal Development: PreK   
This two-part, virtual series offers educators within a specific discipline an interactive training experience that supports the practical application of developing high-quality, measurable IEP goals and objectives.
Course # 244-25-A023-103  
Subjects # [CT-SEDS], [IEP Goal Development PreK], [IEP Goal Development]

Begin Date: 12/10/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-103
Status: CANCELLED
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Part C to Part B Transition Roadshow   
The CT State Department of Education (CSDE), CT Birth to Three (B23) and the CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) will be holding regional information sessions throughout the state about 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 Birth to Three program to have at least one staff member attend a session. These sessions are opened also to families and other early childhood providers that are interested in learning more about the transition process and requirements.
Course # 244-25-A023-233  
Subjects # [Special Education], [Transition Services]

Begin Date: 12/10/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-233
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
State: Connecticut
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CT-SEDS Onboarding: Part 2   
This three-hour, virtual session is the second of a two-part CT-SEDS User Proficiency Training focused on the special education process. It is designed for special educators who are newly certified or those new to CT-SEDS.
Course # 244-25-A023-054  
Subjects # [CT-SEDS Onboarding], [CT-SEDS]

Begin Date: 12/11/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-054
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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CT-SEDS Targeted Session: 504   
These 90-minute, virtual sessions offer an opportunity for school based professionals to gain knowledge and increase competency within a specific topic. Information includes system updates, with live CT SEDS demonstrations (when applicable).
Course # 244-25-A023-113  
Subjects # [CT-SEDS 504], [CT-SEDS Targeted Sessions], [CT-SEDS]

Begin Date: 12/12/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-113
Status: CANCELLED
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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UPLIFT: Fostering Physical and Psychological Safety   
In this module, participants will learn about the key components of physical and psychological safety to identify ways to strengthen these critical domains of well-being for students, staff and families. A review of the stress response, its relationship to feelings of safety, and its impact on our availability to new learning, problem-solving, and self-regulation will be provided. Participants will reflect on traditional practices targeting physical safety in schools (e.g., active supervision, predictability and routines, fire drills, lockdowns), and expand their understanding of a safe, trauma- informed environment. Participants will engage in discussions and activities that explore how routines, norms, consistency, and predictability can help build a sense of safety for students and staff alike. Participants will learn the key components of psychological safety, with a specific focus on the sequence of engagement, including co-regulation and relationship building. Actions and practices that school leaders and staff can use to increase physical and psychological safety will be identified. Utilizing a case study, participants will explore how to replace less effective negative consequences with natural consequences and/or restorative practices that more sustainably establish feelings of safety for students, staff and families.
Course # 244-25-A023-238  
Subjects # [Trauma-Informed Care], [UPLIFT]

Begin Date: 12/18/2024
Course # 244-25-A023-238
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Part C to Part B Transition Roadshow    Virtual
The CT State Department of Education (CSDE), CT Birth to Three (B23) and the CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) will be holding regional information sessions throughout the state about 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 Birth to Three program to have at least one staff member attend a session. These sessions are opened also to families and other early childhood providers that are interested in learning more about the transition process and requirements.
Course # 244-25-A023-194  
Subjects # [Special Education], [Transition Services]

Begin Date: 01/13/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-194
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Building Culturally Responsive Classrooms in Early Childhood Settings   
This two-part series will provide the time and structure to explore components of culturally responsive classrooms for all preschoolers. Learn practical strategies to embrace diverse backgrounds and foster belonging for every child. Join fellow educators in this workshop to expand your teaching toolkit and positively impact your young learners.
Course # 244-25-A023-187  
Subjects # [Early Childhood SpEd], [Early Childhood]

Begin Date: 01/21/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-187
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Using a Multi-Tiered System of Support in Early Childhood Classrooms   
"In early care and education, a multi-tiered system of support framework is a way to provide high-quality teaching and responsive caregiving through the delivery of differentiated support for all young children." (DEC, 2021) During this two-part professional learning opportunity, participants will consider key practices and research-based teaching strategies within a multi-level framework to maximize learning outcomes for young children.
Course # 244-25-A023-186  
Subjects # [Early Childhood SpEd], [Early Childhood]

Begin Date: 02/04/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-186
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse   
Person-Centered Planning (PCP) is a set of approaches to life-planning based on what a person considers most important. Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a universally-designed, PCP framework, is a tool to assist individuals and families of all abilities and ages to develop a vision of a good life.
Course # 244-25-A023-137  
Subjects # [LifeCourse Introduction], [LifeCourse]

Begin Date: 02/11/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-137
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Introduction to Customized Employment (CE) in CT   
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), in collaboration with the RESC Alliance, is sponsoring an Introduction to Customized Employment (CE) in CT training for special education teachers, providers, and administrators working with transition-age students with disabilities. These sessions are designed to increase capacity and a shared understanding of the CE process in CT, which may lead to competitive integrated employment, for students with the most significant disabilities.
Course # 244-25-A023-146  
Subjects # [Customized Employment]

Begin Date: 03/06/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-146
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Authentic and Meaningful Data Collection and Analysis in Preschool   
In this three-part series, participants will explore various assessment tools and methods tailored to young learners, emphasizing the importance of observing children in naturalistic contexts. The session will highlight techniques for gathering meaningful data that reflect children's development and learning in real-time, ensuring that assessments are holistic, inclusive, and informative.
Course # 244-25-A023-177  
Subjects # [Early Childhood SpEd], [Early Childhood]

Begin Date: 03/13/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-177
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: Online - Synchronous
State: Connecticut
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Implementation of Charting the LifeCourse   
In this interactive, hands-on session, we will take a deeper dive into Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC). In order to participate in this session, you must have attended Person-Centered Planning: Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (formerly titled: Person-Centered Planning: LifeCourse Planning Tools).
Course # 244-25-A023-135  
Subjects # [LifeCourse Implementation], [LifeCourse]

Begin Date: 03/20/2025
Course # 244-25-A023-135
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EASTCONN)
State: Connecticut
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