Did you know about the SERC Library Assistive Technology Corner...

Assistive Technology Corner

Want to learn more about assistive technology and how it can help your student or your child? Wish you could test some AT devices before choosing them? Feeling lost with the array of apps?

The State Education Resource Center (SERC) can assist you. Families and educators are welcome to visit the SERC Library’s Assistive Technology Corner, where they can see the display of low-, mid- and high-tech AT devices, try them out, and learn about the latest research and trends in the field of assistive technology.

In addition to demonstrating the use of the devices, SERC staff can provide information on how to create low-tech AT using everyday materials as well as the importance of AT in accessing, participating in, and progressing in the general education curriculum.  Educators can also reserve the space to conduct AT assessments and use the available AT devices for trials.

For more information and to make appointments for demonstrations of AT, please contact the SERC Library at library@ctserc.org, or call 860-632-1485 x4.

The READ Program is BACK! Wednesday, September 30th 5 pm to 6 pm

If you are interested in having your child read to a dog and NOT JUST ANY DOG - a R.E.A.D. registered therapy animals have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills, and temperament.  When these special animals come to listen to children read, it's fun!  And that makes all the difference.  Their presence creates an environment that is inviting, nonjudgmental, and empowering.    

The R.E.A.D Program is back at the SERC Library!  We will have our first program on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 5 PM TO 6 PM!

If you are interested in having your child (Grades K-4) participate, please email the SERC Library at circ@ctserc.org or call 860.632-1485 x 235!

In addition to the reading to the dogs, we will also provide opportunity for arts and crafts and snack!  Sign up soon as 'spots' are limited!

Tests and Assessments LibGuide

Check out the latest Tests and Assessments LibGuide by Kristin!

In addition to finding tests and assessments through our catalog and the lists on Library Acquisitions 2015, Current Test and Journal Lists LibGuide, this new LibGuide breaks down the test and assessments list into its broad categories and includes the A to Z listing.

Improved access to the SERC Library catalog in many other languages!

The SERC Library catalog can now be read in other languages. Please let colleagues and parents of students know about this option!

In the upper left of the library catalog home page, you will see a Google translate button. Click there to view all the languages available.

For example, if I search for kindergarten the first book that comes up is "Kindergarten Readiness" by Nancy L. Cappelloni.

 

Kindergarten disposición 
  幼兒園準備
Przedszkole gotowość

 राज्य शिक्षा संसाधन केंद्र 

 Préparation à la maternelle

استعداد رياض الأطفال / نانسي

If you click on the item, just select the Translate button in the upper left to read more about the contents of the book. 

PLEASE VISIT THE HOME PAGE AND TRY IT!

SERC LIBRARY CATALOG

The Camp Directory is here!

Check out the New Camp Directory for 2015!

Upcoming Family Saturday Event on April 25th at the SERC Library!

CALL OR EMAIL TODAY TO REGISTER! 

For program questions, please contact Barbara Slone, Consultant, at (860) 632-1485, ext. 340 or slone@ctserc.org

To register and for registration questions, please contact Lauren D. Johns, Education Services Specialist, at (860) 632-1485, ext. 256 or johns@ctserc.org

Para registrarse en español, por llame a Leticia Garcia Guerra, al (860) 632-1485, ext. 233 or guerra@ctserc.org

NERA Conference on Teaching Literacy - May 29 and 30

To explore all the children's books and professional resources on literacy available at the SERC Library visit us at the library or online at: SERC Library

Explore our Young Peoples collection! It includes children's literature, nonfiction, multicultural books, bilingual books and disability awareness! 
Explore our books on literacy education! We have books on literacy at all grade levels!

SIGN UP FOR SERC Library membership. We are able to circulate professional books and children's books through Interlibrary Loan service through your town public library. 

SERC LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN INSTRUCTIONS