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NEW RELEASE:
Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs
The U.S. Department of Education released a new resource: Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health to provide information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and the social and emotional well-being among children and students. This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings, and presents seven corresponding recommendations.
NEW RELEASE:
OSERS RETURN TO SCHOOL ROADMAP
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released a Q&A entitled the Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs in the Least Restrictive Environment Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month  
The Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Toolkit has been developed as a Framework to assist State and local teams in collaboratively implementing transition services to improve
post-school employment outcomes for students with disabilities.
October is Bullying
Awareness Month 
5 Important Facts about
Students with Disabilities and Bullying:

Top five things for parents, educators, and students to know

1. The impact – Bullying affects a student’s ability to learn
Many students with disabilities are already addressing unique challenges in school. When they are bullied, it can directly impact their ability to learn and grow.

Bullying is not a harmless rite of childhood that everyone experiences. Research shows that bullying can negatively impact a child’s access to education and lead to:
  • School avoidance and higher rates of absenteeism
  • Lower grades
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Loss of interest in academic achievement
  • Increase in dropout rates
October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month
Assistive Technology (AT) can support students in overcoming many barriers they may face in their learning. Watch CPAC's discussion around options in assistive technology and talking to the Planning and Placement Team about how AT might support a student’s learning.

Presented by Nicole Natale and Edna-Jo Piccirillo, CREC
October is Dyslexia
Awareness Month
Do you suspect that your child may have dyslexia? It is Dyslexia Awareness Month, so check out this Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia from the International Dyslexia Association. 
Transition Tuesday
Webinar Series

Transition Tuesday webinars are interactive presentations on various topics that intersect with students with disabilities and their transition into adult life. Please join us to learn more about supporting students' success as they enter adulthood!
Backpack Training
Webinar Series

Backpack Series webinars focus on positive strategies for developing social-emotional skills in young children. Join us each month for a discussion on how to help young children learn, grow and thrive!


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Address: 338 Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
Phone: (860) 739-3089