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December 04, 2014

New Leadership at SERC

in 2014
SERC Board convenes for first time, appoints Ingrid M. Canady Interim Executive Director Ingrid M. Canady, SERC's Associate Director, has been named Interim Executive Director by the new SERC Board of Directors. Ms. Canady joined SERC in 2003. Prior to her…
November 25, 2014

In The Spotlight: Haddam-Killingworth High School

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Maureen Lavorgna has been at Haddam-Killingworth High School in Regional School District #17 since 1993. She currently serves as Department Head for Special Education and Transition Coordinator. Below is a transcript of our interview with her. The high school…
November 25, 2014

A Special Message from SERC

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As events continue to unfold in Ferguson, Missouri, SERC extends a hand of solidarity to the millions of citizens committed to promoting racial equity and dismantling structural and institutionalized racism. More than ever, these recent events make us strive…
November 21, 2014

Parental Involvement Recognition Awards

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Click here to view a virtual timeline of the this years Parental Involvement REcognition Awards that took place at the State Capitol in Hartford Connecticut.
November 19, 2014

CT Parents Honored with Parental Involvement Day Awards at State Capitol

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Parents from across Connecticut are receiving 10 Parental Involvement Recognition Awards at a special ceremony at the State Capitol November 20. The State Education Resource Center (SERC) and CT Parent Information and Resource Center (CT PIRC), operated by…
November 12, 2014

2014 Connecting Faith, Families & Schools Conference Timeline

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A Conference on Working Together to Keep Our Students in School and Engaged. Connecticut has launched a campaign to reduce chronic absenteeism by keeping students "IN SCHOOL AND ENGAGED." It began with the fifth "Connecting Faith, Families & Schools for…
September 22, 2014

11th Annual BSE Back to School Meeting Timeline

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Nearly 500 educators came to hear this year's special education updates at the September Back to School meeting in Cromwell. Check out SERC's timeline of tweets and photos, and watch for a video archive soon on the event page!
September 08, 2014

11th Annual Bureau of Special Education Back to School Meeting

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Presentation Videos Session Videos are available for viewing here. Please refer to the meeting agenda (below) for descriptions. 9/19/2014: View a timeline of twitter coverage of the meeting on storify Some documents have been updated and added as of September…
June 24, 2014

Special Announcement from SERC

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On June 13, 2014, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Public Act 14-212, which establishes SERC as a quasi-public agency.
June 19, 2014

Schools Chosen for Statewide Expansion of SRBI

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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Thirteen schools across the state from New London to Torrington have been selected to participate in Connecticut’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) to establish a comprehensive system of academic and behavioral supports for all…
April 07, 2014

A Letter from the Executive Director of SERC

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An important message from Marianne Kirner, Ph.D.
April 02, 2014

Live from Together We Will 2014

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The 21st Annual Together We Will Conference is happening today at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Middletown. This year's focus is technology in Early Education!
January 16, 2014

Introducing R.E.A.D.

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For Grades K-4 A Program of Intermountain Therapy Animals WHAT IS R.E.A.D.? The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® (R.E.A.D.) program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. But just not any dog.…
January 07, 2014

2012-2013 RBA Report Cards

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The State Education Resource Center (SERC) provides resources, professional development, and a centralized library to educators, families and community members to educators, families, and community members in collaboration with the Connecticut State…
January 03, 2014

Paraeducators as Partners 2013: A Tribute, and a Celebration of Paras Everywhere

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When describing Anne Marie Murphy and Georgina Cabrera, the superlatives came naturally. “Tireless.” “Dedicated.” “Selfless.” In other words, “paraeducators.”