How Will You Contribute to World Kindness Day?
What Is World Kindness Day? World Kindness Day is a global observance dedicated to promoting goodwill, empathy, and acts of kindness. Celebrated annually on November 13, the day serves as a reminder to prioritize compassion in our lives. It encourages individuals and
Americans with Disability Act’s 35th Anniversary!
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26,1990 by President George H.W. Bush. Throughout the year and on the ADA Anniversary (July 26), the ADA National Network recognizes this landmark event and the important work
June is Men’s Health Month~ NAMI Gives Tips on Mental Health
We need our fathers to be both physically and mentally healthy! The National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) gives great tips on how to ensure your fathers, husbands, sons, and all the men in your life stay happy and engaged
January’s Professional Development: Somatic Embodiment and Mindfulness
The first Collective Workshop of 2025 took place on January 22, 2025. For our Collective Wisdom Series our guest was Elaine Gallas, LPC. a mental health therapist, trained in Embodied Holistic Healing and Somatic Embodiment and Psychotherapy. In this experiential
Childhood Conversations and Parenting Conversations RFPs are Here!!
We are so excited to be offering two days of learning and connecting this year at out Childhood Conversations Conference, which will be held on Friday May 2nd, and our Parenting Conversations Conference, which will be held on Saturday May
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
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
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