The Bureau of Special Education’s
23rd Annual Back to School Meeting

Monday, September 14, 2026

Connecticut State Department of Education Logo

Agenda

Time Activity
7:30am - 8:30am Check-in / Registration
Coffee/Tea/Snacks will be available in the morning
Please note: The CT Convention Center does not allow event attendees to bring in any type of food.
8:30am - 10:30am General Session (Ballroom BC)
    • Welcome and Introductions
    • Student Performance
    • Welcoming Remarks from Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner of Education
    • Bureau of Special Education Update from Bryan Klimkiewicz and Katherine Matz
      • Special Education Updates
      • Legislative Updates
      • General Supervision
    • Dr. Brandi Simonsen – Proactive Investment in a Framework that Improves Education
    • Youth Panel
10:30am - 11:00am Break
Vendor tables available throughout the day
11:00am - 12:00pm Breakout Session 1
12:15pm - 1:15pm Breakout Session 2