The SERC Newsletter

Fall Newsletter 2007

Early Childhood Education Initiative

Replays: Using Play to Enhance Emotional and Behavioral Development of Young Children with ASD
Program Development for Young Children with ASD Using the SCERTS™ Assessment Process
Assessing Toddlers and Preschoolers Using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
Introduction to Autism for Early Childhood Community-Based Teachers and Administrators
Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation, and Meltdowns with Children with ASD
Assessing 3 to 5 Year Olds with Special Needs: Why Assess? What is the Most Appropriate Assessment Tool?
The Link Between Literacy, Social-Emotional Development, and Challenging Behavior in Support of Preschoolers
Integrating Early Literacy in the Curriculum: Selecting and Using Multicultural Children’s Books (A Study Group)
NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip: An Overview of the New NAEYC Accreditation System 71
NAEYC Study Group

Connecticut’s “Early Childhood Outcome” (ECO) Requirement
The Revised ECERS-R: Overview and Applications for Program Improvement
The Revised ECERS-R Connecticut Certification

Effective Instruction

Linking Elementary Science and Literacy: A Consortium Learning Opportunity
Inquiry and Differentiation in the Elementary Science Classroom: A Study Group
A Showcase of Science Instructional Resources (Save the Date)
The 12th Annual Statewide Conference for Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals as Partners Study Groups
Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics for English Language Learners
Making Connections with Writing
Talk to Write, Write to Learn™
Turning Classrooms into Reading Workshops, K-2
Multi-Sensory Structured Language Instruction: A Literacy Intervention Approach for Children, K-2
Teaching Writing to Black and Latino Students in the Primary Grades
Tools for Teaching Content Literacy
Motivating the Struggling Adolescent Reader: A Study Group
Making a Difference through Co-Teaching
An Advanced Session for Experienced Co-Teachers: Language Development in English Language Learners
Embedding Early Intervention in the Culture of Daily Practice
EIP Networking Sessions
Reflective Team Process (RTP): A Facilitated Dialogue to Support and Enhance Early Intervention Teams
Case Partner Training: Building Collaborative Partnerships with Colleagues
Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and Developing Behavior Intervention Plans

 

IDEA Requirements


A Step by Step Approach for Inclusive Schools
Facilitating an Educational Benefit Review Process:  A Forum for Training of Trainers
Ensuring Educational Benefit for High School Students:  Designing IEPs Using Standards-Based Curriculum and CPM
CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist:  2nd Generation
CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist:  Science
What Every CT Educator Should Know About Assessment Accommodations for the CMT and CAPT
Expanding Horizons:  The 10th Annual Conference on Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education
The 10th Annual Conference on Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education:  Call for Proposals
Assessing Student Hearing:  A Self-Guided Online Course for School Nurses
New Competencies for School Nursing Practices in Connecticut
Accessing Literacy through Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
Developing an Inclusive Speech and Language Service Delivery Model
Education of Students Who are Visually Impaired:  Strategies for Paraprofessionals in Academic Programs
Education of Students Who are Visually Impaired:  Strategies for Teachers Working with Students Who Read Print
Education of Students Who are Visually Impaired:  Strategies for Teachers Working with Students Who Use Braille
Overview of NASDSE’s “Meeting the Needs of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” Educational Services Guidelines
An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS)

Leadership & CT’s Accountability for Learning Initiatives

Evaluating and Supervising Teachers Working in a Co-Teaching Model
Making Standards Work (MSW)
Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)/ Data Teams
Effective Teaching Strategies (ETS)

Plus . . .

Connecticut’s PIRC:  Parent Information and Resource Center
Connecticut Early Childhood Resource Center
Connecticut Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Council
Connecticut State Advisory Council on Special Education
SERC Library Update:  Selected New Acquisitions