Events

Improving Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers

SERC workshop, presented by Amy Wtherby, Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Sciences, Florida State University. Fee is $50.For more information or questions, please contact Nattaneal Wilson at 860- 632-1485 ext. 268 or wilson@ctserc.org.

Enhancing Social Communication for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

SERC workshop, presented by Amy Wetherby, Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Sciences, Florida State University. Register at www.ctserc.org. For more information or questions, contact Nattaneal Wilson at 860- 632-1485 ext. 268 or wilson@ctserc.org.

Touching the Spirit - Literacy Achievement for African American Students, SRBI

CERC workshop - Touching the Spirit: How Successful Teachers Use Culture in Achieving Educational Excellence for Underperforming African American and Other Students. Augusta Mann, Education Consultant from Phoenix, AZ, will define culturally relevant, culturally centered instruction and give explicit examples of how educators put the philosophy into practice during literacy instruction.

4th Annual Childhood Conversations: Connecting the Data Between School, Family and Community

This event, sponsored by a host of organizations, including the CT After School Network, the town of Windsor, The Alliance for Bloomfield's Children, Conn PAT (Parents as Teachers) and SERC, covers a range of topics, from music in early childhood, the role of fathers in a child's life, resources such as 2-1-1, literacy, childhood fears and the impact oof after school programs on children. In all, more than 20 workshops will be offered. Cost is $30 for parents and students; $50 for professionals and $65 to earn CEUs. Register online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/earlychildhoodconf

Investing in Opportunity: A Presentation by David Rusk

Join us for an analysis of Connecticut’s future through the prism of geography, race, and opportunity. Presentation by author David Rusk. CT's federal delegation, gubernatorial candidates and state legislative leaders are all invited to attend.

Making Global Connections Spring Conference

The Connecticut After School Network would like to invite you to its Spring Conference “Making Global Connections”. While the conference targets after school professionals, the material is applicable for programs serving children of all ages. In addition to the globally themed workshops, there are many others that are applicable to directors and front line staff. Questions: contact Sue Krampitz at 860-483-1846 or skrampitz@ctafterschoolnetwork.org. Registration deadline is March 19. Fees range from $80 to $130. Register online at www.ctafterschoolnetwork.org.