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SUMMARY:Every Step Counts - Autism Walk & 5k Run
DESCRIPTION:Aspire Living & Learning is proud to sponsor Every Step Counts\, a Walk & 5K Run in Maryland! Join us on Saturday October 3\, for a day of movement\, community\, connection\, and superheroes as we come together to support an inclusive community where everyone can thrive. \nAll ages are welcome. Kids 10 and under are free. \nWe hope to see you there! \nLearn more about the event and register today. \n 
URL:https://allinc.org/event/every-step-counts-autism-walk/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, Centennial Park\, Ellicott City\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Children's Behavioral Health Fall Parent Support Groups
DESCRIPTION:Support for families starts with connection\, understanding\, and practical tools for everyday life. Aspire’s virtual parent group is currently designed for parents seeking guidance\, encouragement\, and individualized support as they navigate emotional regulation\, behavioral challenges\, and developmental transitions with their children. \nThe group is designed to provide personalized support for parents of children ages 3–5 –limited to five families– and includes 10 weekly\, one-hour virtual sessions. \nRegistration closes on October 2nd. For more details\, you can learn more about the fall parent group.
URL:https://allinc.org/event/childrens-behavioral-health-fall-parent-support-groups/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Parents and Guardians
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SUMMARY:2026 ConnCASE Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the Aspire team at ConnCASE in Connecticut!\nAspire Living & Learning is a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the ConnCASE 2026 Annual Professional Learning Conference\, October 9 at the Farmington Polo Club in Farmington\, CT. We partner with Connecticut school educators with custom professional development\, behavior support and assessments\, and a dedicated transition program for young adults.\n\nStop by our table to learn how we could support you and your classrooms.
URL:https://allinc.org/event/2026-conncase-conference/
LOCATION:The Farmington Polo Club\, Farmington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (October Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to be an effective self-advocate! Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:\n\nMeet new people and have fun.\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities.\nLearn to speak up for yourself.\nGet support from other people.\nBecome more active in your community.\n\nMeetings take place each month on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join the monthly virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/Aspire-Self-Advocacy.
URL:https://allinc.org/event/self-advocacy-group-at-aspire-october-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Self-Advocacy
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SUMMARY:2026 Transition Journeys Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the Aspire team in Framingham\, MA!\nAspire Living & Learning is proud to sponsor the 2026 Transition Journeys Conference hosted by The ARC of MA in Framingham\, MA. This event is grounded in strengthening leadership and connection. We looking forward to engaging with fellow leaders\, sharing practical strategies\, and contributing to conversations that strengthen the systems\, teams\, and supports people rely on every day. \nStop by the Aspire table at the event and say hi and learn more about our services.
URL:https://allinc.org/event/2026-transition-conference/
LOCATION:Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center\, 1657 Worcester Rd\, Framingham\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Providers' Council  Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Aspire Living & Learning in Boston!\nAspire Living & Learning is proud to sponsor the Providers’ Council 51st Annual Convention & Expo\, Unshaken in Purpose\, on October 26 in Boston. Staying grounded in purpose means continuing to listen\, learn\, and partner with the people we support as they pursue their own goals\, build independence\, and shape the lives they want.  \nWe look forward to connecting with colleagues across the human services community and recognizing the direct support professionals\, clinicians\, and educators who do this work every day. \n 
URL:https://allinc.org/event/2026-providers-council-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Marriott Copley Place Hotel\, Marriott Copley Place Hotel\, Boston.\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Aspire Living & Learning at the “Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Building Responsive Systems of Care” on Nov. 17 in New Haven.\n\nAspire’s Courtney Cotter\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, and Marlena Minkos\, Ph.D.\, will join the panel to discuss “What Works: Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting People with Complex Behavioral Needs.”\n\nThey’ll share practical approaches to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and discuss the barriers people and families face in accessing care.\n\nRegister to attend the event today. We look forward to connecting with you in Connecticut!
URL:https://allinc.org/event/behavioral-health-intellectual-developmental-disabilities-conference/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (November Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to be an effective self-advocate! Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:\n\nMeet new people and have fun.\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities.\nLearn to speak up for yourself.\nGet support from other people.\nBecome more active in your community.\n\nMeetings take place each month on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join the monthly virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/Aspire-Self-Advocacy.
URL:https://allinc.org/event/self-advocacy-group-at-aspire-november-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Self-Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (December Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to be an effective self-advocate! Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:\n\nMeet new people and have fun.\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities.\nLearn to speak up for yourself.\nGet support from other people.\nBecome more active in your community.\n\nMeetings take place each month on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join the monthly virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/Aspire-Self-Advocacy.
URL:https://allinc.org/event/self-advocacy-group-at-aspire-december-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Self-Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Integrating MTSS and Restorative Practices: Creating Connected\, Equitable\, and Responsive School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Aspire Living & Learning’s experts for a timely session\, titled: “Integrating MTSS and Restorative Practices: Creating Connected\, Equitable\, and Responsive School Communities“. \nProfessional Development Details\n\nDate: January 15\nTime: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)\n\nwith a 1-hour lunch break\n\n\n\nOverview\nThis professional development session will explore how schools can integrate restorative practices within a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework to create more connected\, equitable\, and responsive school communities. Participants will examine practical examples of how restorative practices can be implemented across all three tiers to promote positive school climate\, strengthen relationships\, and respond effectively to student conflict. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand core features of MTSS that support positive school climate\, social-emotional well-being\, and student relationships.\nIdentify how restorative practices can be integrated within MTSS as part of a systematic\, proactive approach to student support and conflict.\nExplore practical examples across all three tiers of how restorative practices can be taught\, reinforced\, and used to respond to student needs.\nConsider how restorative practices can strengthen connection\, belonging\, accountability\, and equity within existing school-wide systems.\nIdentify opportunities to align existing MTSS and restorative efforts to create more consistent\, responsive\, and sustainable approaches to student behavior and relationships.\n\nAbout Your Presenter\n \nMarlena Minkos\, Ph.D.\, NCSP\, BCBA \nLicensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst \nBio\nDr. Minkos is a Licensed Psychologist\, Nationally Certified School Psychologist\, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents in clinical and educational settings across the state of Connecticut. She has partnered with school- and district-level teams to implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) that improve social-emotional and academic outcomes\, while also guiding the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) to promote proactive\, relationship-centered approaches. \nShe facilitates consultation and professional development with school teams on topics including MTSS\, PBIS\, SEL\, evidence-based classroom management\, equitable and restorative discipline practices\, and data-based decision making. \nIn addition\, Dr. Minkos has taught courses as an adjunct professor within the school psychology program at University of Connecticut and has supported statewide initiatives through her work with the Connecticut State Department of Education\, serving as the project evaluator for the CT School Climate Transformation Grant. \n  \nRegister for this session today. \n\n 
URL:https://allinc.org/event/integrating-mtss-and-restorative-practices/
LOCATION:https://allinc.org/event/integrating-mtss-and-restorative-practices/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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