Program Description
Event Details
Join Inclusive Together for an exclusive event where we dive into the Acadience (formerly DIBELS) literacy assessment — the tool used in Connecticut public schools to track your child’s progress.
Why Attend?
📊 Understand the Assessment: Learn how Acadience works & how to interpret your child’s results.
🔄 What’s in a Name?: Discover why DIBELS is now Acadience and how the assessment is evolving.
🎓 Meet the Experts: Literacy specialist Kate Pearce & special education advocates Stacey Tié and Dr. Dani Cohen are here to answer your questions and guide you in advocating for your child's education.
🔑 Get Advocacy Support: Empower yourself with tips to ensure your child’s school is meeting their needs.
This event is for ALL parents of kids in grades K-4, whether your child is in special education or not. With March report cards coming up, don’t miss your chance to better support your child’s literacy journey!
👨👩👧👦 We can’t wait to see you there and help you equip your child for literacy success! 💪
Library Parking
The Library leases 76 spaces marked "LIBRARY" in the Center School Lot to offer free parking for our patrons. All other numbered spaces in the lot remain municipal and are subject to metering rates. View more parking info here.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We strive to facilitate access to information and Library services for all patrons. If you have questions about accessibility or a request for accommodation, please phone 203-594-5002, email the librarian in charge of this program (see contact info above), or email child@newcanaanlibrary.org with as much lead time as possible.
Thank You for Your Support!
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Library’s Annual Fund so we can continue to offer programs like this one.