This informational video module addresses the following questions: What is Executive Functioning, why is it important and how can you…

For more information and document downloads for the Bureau of Special Education's 20th Annual Back to School Meeting, please Visit…

View a brief video outlining maintenance and care of assistive technology devices for K-12 students.

The Bureau of Special Education'sBack to School MeetingFriday September 9, 2022   Registration Register online at https://2022CSDE-BackToSchool.eventbrite.com Downloads and Supporting…

These guidelines assist school social workers in identifying their scope of services; developing and implementing programs and interventions to support…

Connecticut public schools are required to select their universal reading assessments from this approved list.   

Supporting Special Education Leaders In an Ever Evolving Educational Environment The Bureau of Special Education, in being respectful and responsive…

Sarah Howroyd, LCSW, Manchester, CT HOPE Initiative Co-Founder Sarah Howroyd will share best evidence-based practices for making connections on mental…

Kelly Perales, LCSW, Co-Director of the Midwest PBIS Network This keynote will highlight how the core features of a Multi-Tiered…

Kelly Perales, LCSW, Co-Director of the Midwest PBIS Network & McKenzie Harrington-Bacote, Office of School Wellness, Laconia School District, New Hampshire…

This multimedia presentation is designed to provide a tool and a process for helping Connecticut educators develop standards-based IEPs. It…

Webinar Archive: Maintenance of Effort (MOE) & IDEA Part B Grant:

The Mini-Module Series: Foundations of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support features five chapters of content: The Critical Features of Tier Two…

This learning module has been developed with support from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) for administrators and school-based…

These guidelines provide both school districts and Birth to Three service providers guidance to ensure that all children identified for…

The Connecticut AT Guidelines help to define the process for considering, implementing, and evaluating technologies that equalize the learning experience…

Overiew: Guidelines for Speech and Language Programs: Determining Eligibility for Speech and Language Services Under IDEA is designed to facilitate…

The purpose of this document is to provide an integrated source of information that reflects the most current knowledge about…

As CREC’s partner on this grant, SERC is excited about the announcement of the award to CREC for funding a…

Using Scientific Research-Based Interventions: Improving Education for All Students: Connecticut's framework for RtI

The 15th Annual Back to School meeting, hosted by the Connecticut State Department of Education's Bureau of Special Education, provides…

Originally Broadcast on January 10, 2017 The Connecticut Department of Education has approved universal screening reading assessments to be used…

Originally Broadcast on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 School teams face multiple challenges in meeting the learning needs of secondary-level students…

Listen to this discussion by Connecticut leaders in SLD/Dyslexia as they review CT’s definition of dyslexia, explore issues surrounding the…

READ. CONSIDER. DO. In our Read.Consider.Do. feature we offer a thought-provoking article for you to read, some questions for you…

Overview: Physical therapy and the physical therapist’s role in educational settings have evolved along with educational reforms. More recently therapists,…

This short video provides information on how to install Google Read Write for free if you are an educator. Related…

This short video provides information on how use voice typing in Google Docs. Related Videos: Installing Google Read Write - Free…

This short video provides information on how to activate use text-to-speech in Android Devices Related Videos: Installing Google Read Write…

This short video provides information on how to activate use text-to-speech in an iPad or iPhone Related Videos: Installing Google…

This short video provides information on how use the Mercury Reader in Chrome. The Mercury Reader simplifies the page by…

This document was prepared by SERC in collaboration with CSDE in response to requests from CT educators and administrators for…

This ten minute multimedia presentation discusses the universal importance of human communication, and introduces us to some children who may…

This 11 minute presentation discusses assistive technology and accessible educational material supports for students disabilities.

A Reflective Process to Examine the Quality of IEPs The purpose of the Educational Benefit Review Process is to provide…

Originally broadcast October 26, 2017. The webinar will provide state-specific instruction on accurately completing a new tool, the MOE Calculator…

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released guidance to state and local educational agencies which clarifies that…

The procedural safeguards notice includes a full explanation of all the procedural safeguards available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education…

This document revision highlights the increasing numbers of paraprofessionals in Connecticut, the federal requirements under The No Child Left Behind…

This booklet specifies the process to be used by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, in…

These guidelines are offered to assist school districts in determining which children are eligible for speech and language services under…

These guidelines provide a concise, comprehensive reference manual for occupational therapy practitioners, administrators and families and define the role of…

These guidelines address critical issues and current research important to individuals who are concerned about children and youth with autism…

This document offers suggestions for increasing the capacity of general and special education to meet the instructional needs of students…

The purpose of this resource document is to provide guidance that supports the appropriate identification of students with intellectual disability…

These guidelines provide educators, parents, guardians, surrogates and mental health professionals in Connecticut with recommended practices concerning eligibility determination, assessment…

This book is intended to facilitate the implementation of consistent and safe practices in Connecticut for children whose disabilities include…

This guidelines document for adapted physical education (APE) will assist APE teachers in assessing, planning and implementing their instructional programs…

This document describes an exemplary model of a comprehensive school counseling program that has been developed to guide school districts…