Public Hearings for Proposed State Regulations Revisions

Public hearings for the proposed state regulations revisions will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 25 Industrial Park Road, Room MCR3 in Middletown, Connecticut. The proposed revised regulations are available to view as well as a summary and analysis of the proposed changes.

ADHD Awareness Week

Governor Rell proclaimed Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week August 12-19.  Follow the link for more information:  www.adhdawareness2010.org and view our upcoming events for information on an ADHD related workshop in Norwalk on September 16th.

New Support Group for Adoptive Families Parenting Children with RAD

This support group for adoptive families parenting children with RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder) meets the 4th Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Waterford Country School Foster Care and Community Services located at 2 Clinic Drive in Norwich, Connecticut.   For more information, contact Lisa Crowley at 860-886-7500 x310.

Bullies Must Be Stopped Early

CT Commissioner of Education, Mark K. McQuillan, has developed a topic letter addressing bullying. Bullying Prevention and School Climate.

Report Documents Successful Local School Strategies for Improving Student Behavior and Discipline

Connecticut Voices for Children has released a new report which suggests that Connecticut schools and districts are using practices to successfully reduce their reliance on out-of-school suspensions.

Read the full report for more information: Teaching Discipline: A Toolkit for Educators on Positive Alternatives to Out-of-School Suspensions.