SEL Santa
A Magical Way to Build Social Emotional Skills This holiday season, let Santa be your partner in nurturing social and emotional growth! The Joy of Giving Involve your little ones in creating cards, sharing toys, or donating to a toy drive. Talk about
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month
Each year, millions of Americans are affected by this condition, which brings on significant mood changes in response to the changing of seasons. Typically SAD occurs during late fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and colder weather. The
November’s Professional Development Opportunity: Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP)
On November 27, 2024, the Collective welcomed Grace Halpern, LCSW, ECCP Training & Professional Development Specialist to discuss the services available to providers throughout the state. If you missed this very informative workshop you can view the attached handouts as
November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month
What is Early Childhood Mental Health? While they sound similar, early childhood mental health and early childhood mental illness are two different things affecting children before their fifth birthday. Approximately 17% of children are diagnosed with a mental illness before their
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also
November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month! This annual observance celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. It is also an opportunity to honor the legacy and stories of Tribal nations and Indigenous
Our Collective Wisdom ~ Special Education Services
Our Collective Wisdom taps into our shared experiences, thoughts, and ideas about our work and what we have, and will achieve. In an effort to provide continuous quality improvement opportunities to our Collective community, we are pleased to provide this
The Collective Spotlight: West Haven Child Development Center
The Connecticut Children’s Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs) from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series: The Collective Spotlight. We have talked with directors, staff, parents, and
Mental Illness Awareness Week ~ “My Mental Health at Work”
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, which impacts those
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). During DVAM, victim advocates, allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate the progress that has been made
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. It’s necessary to understand the warning signs of breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer and what’s normal for you so you can take action
CT Announces Changes to Early Childhood Care and Education to Allow More Children to Enroll
"Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs, while also lowering the associated costs
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also
August is Back to School Month !
As students and professionals across America start gearing up for another academic year, August, is used to celebrate these individuals and the annual act of millions returning back to school. The Connecticut Children's Collective would like to wish families all over
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Week
Happy Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Week from the Connecticut Children's Collective! To celebrate this week, please join the CTCC's Director, Barbara Vita, for a reading of The Berenstain Bears on the Moon by Stan and Jan Berenstain. After watching the video, have children
Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month
National Parks and Recreation Month has been celebrated annually since July 1985. This recognition month is intended for US communities to connect with their local (or national) favorite parks and recreation areas and explore the beauty of the outdoors. The month
Collective Spotlight ~ The Hartford Regional Network
The Connecticut Children’s Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs) from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series: The Collective Spotlight. We have talked with directors, staff, parents, and
The Meaning of Juneteenth
On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation
June is Pride Month!
Pride Month is an annual celebration of the many contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community to history, society and cultures worldwide. In most places, Pride is celebrated throughout the month of June each year in commemoration of its roots in
Our Collective Wisdom Series ~Stories for Growth: Making Meaning of Emotions
On May 15th Tony B. Nelson, Project Manager of a group known as Parents Leading the Way to Social Emotional Learning, which began in Wethersfield, along with the Network's own SEL4CT Campaign Coordinator, Ashton Gauthier who has been working with
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024 ~ How will you show your appreciation??
The National Education Association this year, are joining together to listen to and stand with teachers and uniting to take action and demand our leaders provide the resources and respect educators deserve. Because every student - no matter the color
May is Mental Health Awareness Month~ Through the Lens of Hospitals & Healthcare
The American Hospital Association has many wonderful resources regarding mental health , and offer solutions and programs that are brave and innovative. We encourage you to check out their website here. "As Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center Workshop Recording
On April 17, 2024 the Collective welcomed Leona Adamczyk, CPAC's Connecticut Family School Partnership Coordinator. CPAC is the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center whose mission is to educate, support, and empower Connecticut's diverse families of children and youth with any disability
The Connecticut Children’s Collective’s 2023 Data Report is Here!
The Connecticut Children's Collective is proud of the work we have accomplished in 2023! Our 2023 Data Report shows that what we are doing is working to bring equitable and and positive outcomes to the children and families that our
The Office of Early Childhood’s Pyramid Pages are growing!
English: Hello! The OEC, in collaboration with the CT Pyramid Partnership, has now issued a total of 17 Pyramid Pages newsletters. This series covers a range of topics related to supporting young children’s social and emotional competence. We have updated all
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.)
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and so I though it appropriate to go back into the archives and republish this post. Tigger contacted me recently, and asked if I would share their upcoming event to the Collective; of course
April marks National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. During
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child!
This year's Week of the Young Child takes place April 6-12, 2024-- that's right around the corner! What wonderful activities do you have planned for your school or community? NAEYC invites you to celebrate and shine a spotlight on your classroom,
March Celebrates Read Across America!
On March 2nd, across America, children, families, and communities celebrated Read Across America Day, kicking off the whole month of Read Across America! Here are some links and resources to help you keep the celebration going all month long! The theme