Connecticut State Department of Education

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

Guidance on Special Education

Learn-from-Home Resources for Parents/Guardians of Learners with Special Needs (Including Those with Significant Cognitive Disabilities)


This recorded webinar series is customized for parents and guardians of learners with special needs, including those with significant cognitive disabilities, to support student learning and engagement while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will share examples of both digital and screen-free activities and resources for students with disabilities compiled by the Connecticut State Department of Education, partner states, and national centers.

Presenters: Janet Stuck, CSDE; Deirdre Ducharme, CSDE

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