Professional Development for 2008-2009

SERC's professional development and conference offerings for the 2008-2009 school year have been completed!

While we work on presenting individual PD offerings in a web-friendly format, you may download and view the complete
2008-2009 SERC Professional Development Booklet.

(pdf, 8.5mb file)

   
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The Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center (CTPIRC) has recently published A Family guide to Connecticut's Framework for RTI.

Visit CTPIRC.org to learn more about Scientific Research-Based Interventions in CT!

   
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Q&A with Jo Gusman. Jo Gusman, the founder of New Horizons in Education, Inc., is a former teacher and nationally-known presenter who specializes in the area of English language learners. She will be offering a workshop through SERC on October 29, 2008. Read the Q & A and learn more about the workshop!
   
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Special Act 08-5 Education Training Needs Assessment
On-line Survey Available!

Click here to take the survey on-line

Click here to download a PDF version for printing

   
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Expanding Horizons: Technology Benefits All Students
The 11th Annual Conference on Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
   
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Save the Dates: NASDSE Professional Development Series 2008-2009
   
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Training Wheels: The Cycle of Intentional Teaching Using CT's Preschool Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks

The Connecticut State Department of Education Bureau of Early Childhood Education, in collaboration with SERC and Connecticut's Regional Education Service Centers, is seeking applications for qualified trainers and coaches to participate in an exciting professional development initiative for early childhood educators and leaders. Read More...

   
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Two New Documents are available from the Transition Initiative: the Transition Assessment Resource Manual, and the Transition Resource Directory. Visit the Transition Initiative for more info.
   
Closing the gap

Courageous Conversations About Race:
Beyond Diversity

Winter 2008 Session Brochure and mail-in registration form

Register online here!

   
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Call for Proposals
The 16th Annual Together We Will Conference is currently seeking proposals for dynamic, thought provoking presentations on topics that focus on serving, supporting, and including young children with special health care needs in educational settings. Read More!
   
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The 13th Annual Statewide Conference for Paraprofessionals
“Making Connections that Count”

October 21, 2008
Marriott Hotel, Farmington, CT

   
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Call to Artists-Forum for Artists with Disabilities and Organizations that serve Artists with Disabilites
November 15, 2008
   
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Stay up-to-date with happenings in the CT State Department of Education: The Bureau Bulletin.