Join the Norwalk River Watershed Association on Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., for a special webinar to learn more about artificial turf and why a rapidly growing number of scientists, communities, athletes, and others are saying “no” to its ongoing use. Hazards include: exposure to toxic forever chemicals, injuries, heat stress, high cost with […]
A driving license means so much more than simply being able to drive. It represents freedom, independence and is a sign of adulthood. For the average person, learning to drive can be both an intimidating and a liberating experience. For an autistic person or those with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety or other learning disabilities, […]
School-Based Psycho-Educational Testing for 504 Plans/IEPs: What Parents Need to Know About Academic Achievement and Cognitive Assessments A free, school-based evaluation is required by federal law to determine if a child is eligible for special education supports and related services in public school. In this webinar, clinical psychologist Mary Murphy, PhD, will explain the differences […]
SPED*NET, in partnership with Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA, presents this webinar. Sharon Saline, PsyD, will teach parents concrete strategies to meet neurodivergent learners where they are and help them strengthen essential executive functioning skills. With current research on the developing brain and real-life case examples, she shows attendees how and why executive […]
In order to maintain learned or emerging skills, a child may need IEP services in addition to those that are provided during the regular school year. Each child's PPT must determine which, if any, “extended school year” (ESY) services will be included in the child’s IEP and when those services will be provided. In this […]
A representative from the Energize Connecticut Heat Pump Support Team will be presenting "Heat Pumps 101." This presentation will help attendees understand heat pump technology, how it could be applied in the home, the benefits and considerations, as well as an overview of the available incentives. The Zoom presentation will be approximately 30 minutes with […]
Three practicing attorneys will share what it’s like to have ADHD, dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), disabilities commonly seen in special education students. They will reflect on their experiences growing up and in the education system and will discuss how being neurodivergent informs their work as special education and disability rights attorneys.
Woodcock Nature Center is proud to announce its role as a participating chapter of FrogWatch USA, the national citizen science initiative that empowers community members to help monitor and protect […]
Woodcock Nature Center is proud to announce its role as a participating chapter of FrogWatch USA, the national citizen science initiative that empowers community members to help monitor and protect […]
The historical importance of the American War of Independence for Black Americans is unquestionable. The number of Black men who served in the military during this war is between 5,000 and 10,000. But how do we remember and memorialize Black Patriots and history makers from that era? What lenses do we look through to see […]
