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The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is a
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SERC is a quasi-public agency established under statute to serve the CT State Board of Education in supporting educational equity and excellence. We do this by providing professional development and information dissemination in the latest research and best practices to educators, service providers, and families throughout the state, as well as job-embedded technical assistance and training within

schools, programs, and districts. Formerly known as the Special Education Resource Center, SERC became the State Education Resource Center according to a change in state statutes. The agency continues to maintain the Special Education Resource Center and SERC Library in addition to its broader responsibilities, including the support to programs and activities regarding early childhood education and school improvement. Over the years, SERC has offered initiatives that support the achievement of all learners, with the belief that programs are most effective when general education and special education do not function as separate systems, but are united. The change in name appropriately reflects the broad services and programs that SERC has been offering for many years in areas important to both general and special education. The SERC Library offers a comprehensive collection of resources for educators, families, and other stakeholders, including tests, instructional materials, online journals, and reference and research materials. Browse circulating materials online using the Library’s searchable catalog at www.ctserc.org/library. SERC hosts a variety of annual conferences and professional development covering a wide range of topics of interest to Connecticut’s educators and the students and families they serve.

01/29/2026

🌈 LGBTQIA+ Inclusive and Affirming Practices to Cultivate Belonging and Mattering

Join this four-part learning series designed to build knowledge, expand perspectives, learn practical strategies, and develop action plans to help create school communities where every student feels safe, seen, and valued.

Overall Goals:
- Build educator understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities, histories, and experiences.
- Develop trauma-informed, inclusive practices that foster safety, belonging, and mattering.
- Examine how LGBTQIA+ identities intersect with race, disability, and immigrant experiences.
- Strengthen systems and policies that sustain affirming and equitable school environments.

🗓 Day 1: LGBTQIA+ 101 – Foundations
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 SERC, Waterbury, CT
🎤 Presenter: Cadence Pentheny, Community Education Director, Triangle Community Center

Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, or district team member, this series offers practical strategies and reflective space to support inclusive practice and systems-level change.

👉 Register for the full four-part series: https://serc.info/lgbt26

01/14/2026

📣 Free Virtual Workshop for Families

Do you have questions about special education and how to support your child at school? Join us for an informative and empowering session designed specifically for families.

Supporting Our Students: What Families Need to Know about Special Education
🗓 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom | Free

In this workshop, families will learn:
✔️ What special education is and how it supports students
✔️ How children are identified for services
✔️ What the PPT/IEP process should look like
✔️ How schools and families can work together
✔️ Ways to advocate for your child and support their learning and confidence

This session is designed to help families feel informed, empowered, and ready to advocate for their child’s needs.

👉 Register here: https://serc.info/supfam26

12/04/2025

SERC's newest video promoting the School-Based Center for Prevention, Education and Advocacy is now live at https://prevention.serc.co/. Our culturally conscious collection of addiction and prevention resources will be of particular appeal to four audiences: The LGBTQIA+ community, historically impacted communities of color, multilingual learners, and students receiving special education services. Please share and let others know help is here, and available through The Library at SERC in-person or online!

12/03/2025

Restorative practices, a field of study examining how to strengthen relationships and improve social connections, have been proven to positively impact student behavior and school climate while uncovering the root causes of conflict. Join SERC in early 2026 for a transformative two-day journey exploring this framework. January 21 & 22, 2026, (https://25-75-107.eventbrite.com) or March 10 & 11, 2026, (https://26-75-108.eventbrite.com).

12/01/2025

SERC's Fall 2025 Newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure!
https://ctserc.org/newsletter/25/fall/

11/18/2025

SERC employees and partners contributed more than 125 new clothing items to the "Warming Waterbury" clothing drive run by Waterbury Health. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Bob Sembiante is seen here dropping items off in downtown Waterbury.

11/14/2025

"Engineering Designs as a Dyslexic" / A Virtual Event featuring award-winning designer Jim Rokos
REGISTER AT: https://serc.info/rokos2025

Monday, December 15, 2025 / 9-10 a.m.

Join award-winning designer Jim Rokos for a one-hour virtual session on how dyslexia fuels creativity and innovation in engineering and design. Through personal stories, design examples, and interactive discussion, Rokos reveals how dyslexic thinking shapes problem-solving, visual perception, and groundbreaking work.

This session is open to educators, students, families, and professionals interested in the intersection of dyslexia, creativity, and innovation.

In partnership with the Connecticut Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.

11/13/2025

"Ignite Your Curiosity and Celebrate the Brilliance of Your Dyslexic Mind" / A virtual event featuring zoologist and wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin
REGISTER AT: https://serc.info/mccubbin2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 / 10-11 a.m.

Join zoologist and BBC presenter Megan McCubbin for an inspiring virtual session as she shares how dyslexia has shaped her journey in science and conservation—highlighting the creativity, resilience, and unique perspectives that dyslexic thinkers bring to STEM and beyond.

This event is recommended for students, families, educators, and all who value diverse minds in STEM.

In partnership with the Connecticut Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.

11/12/2025

SERC is seeking a Communications, Media, and Publications Manager to join its Waterbury team. The entire job posting may be found here: https://ctserc.org/static/employment.html

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175 Union Street
Waterbury, CT
06706

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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+18606321485

Website

http://ctserc.org/

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