CT Transition Community of Practice (CoP)

2026-27 CT Transition CoP Meetings

Online registration for CT Transition CoP Meetings is available on the State Education Resource Center (SERC) Events webpage. All participants must register prior to the session. Meetings may be held virtually or in person. Please read the description carefully.

*For Virtual Meetings: Zoom information will be sent after registering for the session. Registration links cannot be provided during the session, so please register early!

For registration questions or to request accommodations, please contact:
Lauren D. Johns, SERC Project Specialist, by phone at (860) 632-1485 ext. 256 or by email at johns@ctserc.org.

For content questions, please contact:
Clarisa Rodrigues, SERC Consultant, by phone at (860) 613-7478 ext. 254 or by email at rodrigues@ctserc.org.

CT Transition CoP Vision

All Connecticut students, families, and transition stakeholders will have equitable access to current, high-quality information and coordinated supports needed to plan for, develop, and implement meaningful postsecondary and annual transition goals. These goals will reflect each student’s voice, values, and vision for life after school, empowering youth to be active partners in transition planning. The CoP envisions a statewide system where youth engagement is embedded, interagency collaboration is strengthened, professional learning is ongoing, and all partners work together to ensure successful pathways to adulthood. (Updated 9/2/2026)

CT Transition CoP Mission Statement

The Connecticut Transition Community of Practice (CoP) brings together youth, families, educators, agencies, and community partners to collaboratively improve secondary transition outcomes across the state. The CoP supports this mission by:

• Elevating youth voice through intentional outreach, feedback structures, and leadership opportunities that strengthen YAB, YAC, and other youth-driven initiatives.
• Providing high-quality professional development supported through NTACT:C technical assistance, cross-agency training, and statewide learning opportunities that build capacity for evidence-based transition practices.
• Strengthening interagency collaboration by expanding participation to agencies not yet fully engaged, defining shared goals and data practices, and creating accessible, centralized resources for students, families, and transition teams.

These efforts ensure that all transition stakeholders have the tools, relationships, and shared knowledge needed to support Connecticut youth in achieving their postsecondary goals. (Updated 9/2/2026)