The superintendent's digest collects recent communications from the State Department of Education to leaders in local school districts. Items from the Commissioner, deputy commissioners, division directors, and others are posted here as they are sent.
Guidance for K-12 Schools
November 27, 2023
- Division of Finance and Internal Operations Contact List
- 2024-25 Interdistrict Cooperative Grant Program
- 2023-24 Annual Certification Compliance Report Process
November 20, 2023
- On behalf of CT Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto – 2023 CTDOT Snowplow Naming Contest
- On behalf of the CT Department of Motor Vehicles – Annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest
November 16, 2023
- Updated Guidance Regarding Public Act 23-137 Extending IDEA Eligibility
- Visual Access to Mathematics
- Increasing Educator Diversity Plan Interactive Technical Assistance Webinars: register for session 1 and register for session 2
November 13, 2023
- State Board of Education’s Five-Year Comprehensive Plan for Education
- Reminder: Certification Alerts
- CSDE and Connecticut Native American Tribes Release Curricula Resources
November 9, 2023
November 2, 2023
- Just Released! Bright Spots: Improving High School Student Attendance in Connecticut
- 2022-23 Education Financial System, Special Education Excess Cost Grant System, Public School Information System, and Independent Accountant’s Report
October 26, 2023
- Connecticut Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS) User Experience Pulse Survey
- Notice of Intention to Issue Declaratory Rulings
- Press Release: Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Release of $11.5 million to 46 School Districts to Boost High Dosage Tutoring
- Press Release: Governor Lamont Announces Kiana Foster-Mauro is Connecticut’s 2024 Teacher of the Year
October 23, 2023
October 19, 2023
- Press Release: The LEAP Effect: A Systemic Approach To Boosting Student Attendance and Engagement
- 2022-23 School Discipline Data Posted on EdSight:suspension rates, district tiers, incidents, sanctions, and bullying.
- CSDE launches Grades K-5 Computer Science Model Curricula
October 16, 2023
October 12, 2023
- Reminder: Increasing Educator Diversity Informational Webinar
- On behalf of CT Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett T. Eucalitto – 2023 CTDOT Snowplow Naming Contest
October 11, 2023
October 5, 2023
- Increasing Educator Diversity Informational Webinar
- Aspiring Educators Diversity Scholarship Program
- Nominations for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
October 2, 2023
- Defined Careers October Professional Learning Opportunity - Register Now
- ALERT: FEMA and the FCC will send a national mobile alert test to all consumer cell phones at approximately 2:20 p.m. EST on Wednesday, October 4
September 28, 2023
- Register for Informational Webinar for Districts who have Requested a Waiver of Connecticut Approved K–3 Reading Curriculum Models or Programs
- Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (CAAP) Update
- Dual Credit Grants Awarded
September 25, 2023
- Eligible high schools encouraged to participate in 2023-24 Connecticut FAFSA Challenge; application deadline is Friday, September 29, 2023.
- International Day of the Girl Panel: Using Digital Platforms to Progress Change
September 21, 2023
- CSDE-Hispanic Heritage Month PD Playlist
- Please see our most recent press releases: FAFSA Challenge Schools Show Significant Gains, 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools, EdSight Dashboards
September 18, 2023
- Celebrate National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
- Calling Connecticut Educators! Apply to Participate in Smarter Balanced Item Reviews in ELA and Math
- Review the necessary qualifications, application process, and other information and the FAQ
- Internet Safety Training – On behalf of the US Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut and the Department of Children and Families
- FAFSA Data Sharing Agreement Expiring – District Signature Required on Amendment
September 14, 2023
- View the Connecticut Guidelines for Educator and Leader Evaluation and Support 2023 (CT Guidelines 2023) and read the Commissioner's memo
September 12, 2023
- Review the State Board of Education's 2023-28 Five-Year Plan Draft and submit your comments.
- Sign up for the Fall Statewide Paraeducator Recruitment Fair
- Register for the 2023 Performance Matters Forum (PMF) and view conference details
- Grant Expenditure Dashboard on EdSight Public (New)
September 7, 2023
September 5, 2023
- Log into EdSight Secure to access the Teacher-Course-Student (TCS) Accountability Indicators Preview Report
- Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) Dashboard on EdSight
August 31, 2023
- Reimbursement of 2022-23 Health Services for Children in Nonprofit Private Schools (ED017)
- 2023-24 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (ED021)
- Request for Extension of Federal COVID Relief Funds Liquidation Period
- CSDE Launches Grades 3-6 English Language Arts Model Curriculum
August 28, 2023
- Press Release: Connecticut Sees Improvement in Attendance, and Math and Science Scores
- Register for the Accountability Index Estimator Tool – Webinar on September 8, 2023
- Office of Workforce Strategies Healthcare Careers Plan
August 24, 2023
- Talk Tuesdays begin Tuesday, September 19, 2023.Talk Tuesdays are biweekly “drop-in” virtual opportunities that engage state agency, district, and school staff in an open dialogue around student attendance and engagement.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium for Superintendents and District DEI Leaders titled, “Cultivating a Meaningful Partnership: Equity at the Center,” on September 20, 2023.
August 21, 2023
- The Unpaid Experiential Learning Program (UELP) is back for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Local Education Agency (LEA) 2022 Annual Performance Report (APR) Determinations will be released on Tuesday, August 29. Special Education Annual Performance Reports.
- Are Your District’s Contacts with CSDE Up to Date?
August 18, 2023
- Commissioner’s Back-to-School Meeting
- Survey on Vacancies in Teaching Endorsements, Special Service Endorsements, and Instructional Paraprofessionals - Due August 30
- Save the Date! ARPA-Right to Read Professional Learning Informational Webinars
- Components of Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Habits: Kindergarten through Grade 12
- Defined Learning September Training Opportunity
August 15, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 10, 2023
- Reminder: Free College Career Readiness Digital Platform for Districts
- Register for the Bureau of Special Education's 20th Annual Back to School Meeting
- Virtual LEAP 101 Trainings
August 7, 2023
- Joint DPH-CSDE Back to School Letter to Schools
- Evaluations for Existing Active Radon Mitigation Systems in Connecticut Public Schools
- $16 million School Meal Funding Announcement
- Register for Virtual Training Session on the Seal of Biliteracy Report in EdSight Secure
- Urgent Crisis Centers now available
August 3, 2023
- New Kindergarten Age Information
- School Mental Health Workers Grant
- Action Required: ARPA-Right to Read Grant Updates
- SDE Launches Grades 3-5 Model Science Curricula
- 2023-24 Minimum Budget Requirement (MBR) ED012
July 31, 2023
- Special time-sensitive message from the Office of the State Comptroller: Paraeducator Deductible Assistance Program Survey
- Obligation and Expenditure Timelines for Federal Covid Relief Funds
- Free College Career Readiness Digital Platform for Districts
- Seal of Biliteracy Report Now Available in EdSight Secure
July 24, 2023
- Paraeducator healthcare meeting with the Comptroller on July 27, 2023
- Filing of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Financial Data
- Workforce and Career Readiness Survey
- Certification Alert – July 2023 – Legislation Affecting Educator Certification
- Special Education Call Center
July 20, 2023
- Dual Credit Expansion Grant deadline extended to July 28, 2023
- Defined Learning for Advancing Computer Science and STEM Project Based Learning Pilot
July 17, 2023
July 14, 2023
- Designation of Certification Shortage Areas for 2023-24
- CSDE Memo: Public Act 23-137 Extends IDEA Eligibility through the End of the School Year during which a Student Turns Age 22
- Clean School Bus Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Reminder
- Some Connecticut State Summative Assessment Results available in EdSight Secure
- Public Release of Connecticut State Summative Assessment Results expected mid-to-late August
July 10, 2023
- Joint OEC & CSDE Memo - Minimum Age to Enroll in School
- Educators Rising Mini-Grants
- Reminder: Dual Credit Expansion Grant Due July 17, 2023
June 29, 2023
- Connecticut Summer at the Museum Program
- Connecticut Educator Preparation Program Certification Alert Regarding edTPA (Public Act: 23-159)
June 27, 2023
June 26, 2023
- Summary of Education Cost Sharing and Choice Grant Legislative Changes for FY 2024 & FY25
- High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Competitive Grant Application for Grades 6-9 Mathematics: Read the announcement. View the application. Register for the June webinar. Register for the July webinar. Contact John Scianimanico or Charles Kenyon with questions.
- Reminder: Dual Credit Expansion Grant Due July 17, 2023
- Reminder: June 30 2023 Deadline for the 2024 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Application
- Notice of the Filing of a Petition for a Declaratory Ruling
June 20, 2023
- For questions about CT-SEDS and the Medicaid reimbursement process for eligible students receiving Medicaid-reimbursable services within their IEPs and Section 504 Plans, please email Bryan Klimkiewicz.
June 15, 2023
- Training and informational sessions on the newly approved Connecticut Guidelines for Educator and Leader Evaluation and Support 2023 will be posted on the Educator Evaluation and Support (EES) Council webpage.
- To learn more about the High School-Student Self-Report (HS-SSR) addition to the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) System, email Lisa Anne Williams at Aperture Education or call 915-867-2065.
- Reminder: Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) Individual Student Collection
- Register for the K-8 2023 Summer Intel Math Institute. For questions and more information, read the Intel Math brochure or email Jennifer Michalek.
June 13, 2023
- Questions and communications from school districts regarding current or future school construction project grants should be directed to the newly formed Office of Grants Administration at DAS.GrantsAdministration@ct.gov.
June 9, 2023
June 7, 2023
- Visit Air Now for information about air quality and view the DEMHS website for official forecasts
June 5, 2023
- Professional Learning Opportunity: Implementing African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies in Your High Schools
- 2021-22 Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rates on EdSight
- Arts Access Dashboard Available on EdSight Public
- Fiscal Reports on EdSight Updated with 2021-22 Expenditures
June 1, 2023
- The 2023 Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge
- Important Data Collection: Workforce and Career Readiness Survey
- Free Science of Reading Professional Learning: ReadConn
May 30, 2023
May 26, 2023
- ARPA-Right to Read Grant
- Mental Health Day Proclamation: Get Outside and Play for Children’s Mental Health Day
May 22, 2023
- The Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy (ADTLS) Program Reminder
- Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program – IHE Information Sessions
- Dual Credit Opportunities Website Launched
- 2022-23 Racial Imbalance Report
May 18, 2023
- Grant Announcement: Summer Mental Health Supports Grant - $8 Million
- 2023-24 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Intent to Apply
- Educator Evaluation and Support Plan (EESP) Submission; Extending the Flexibilities for Implementing the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 into the 2023-24 School Year
- Governor Lamont Announces Targeted State Investments and Agency Collaboration to Increase School Staffing
May 15, 2023
- On-Track to High School Graduation – Detailed Dashboard Available on EdSight Public
- New EdSight Dashboard on Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Clean School Bus Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
May 11, 2023
- LEAP Home Visiting Trainings Open to All Districts: May 30 and June 7
- Attendance Playbook: Smart Solutions Post Pandemic
- Special Education Aspiring Leaders Academy
May 9, 2023
- CSDE Releases Survey to Local Businesses for the Summer 2023 Digital Backpack for Educators and School Staff
- Physical Fitness Assessment Data Collection Webinar
May 1, 2023
- Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
- Get Outside and Play for Children’s Mental Health Day
- Action Required: New Contact List for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders in EdSight
April 27, 2023
- 2024 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program
- 2024 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Program
April 20, 2023
April 17, 2023
- New Contact List for District Family Engagement Leaders
- Grant Opportunity – Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Gen Z
April 14, 2023
- Update: School Mental Health Specialist Grant Application Deadline Extended
- Annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Reporting
- New Professional Learning Series: Behind the Numbers: From Data to Dashboards
April 10, 2023
- Process to File a Request for an Extension of Time to Implement Connecticut’s Approved Reading Curriculum Models or Programs
- 2021-22 Condition of Education
- Training on Internet Safety for Parents, Teachers, and Child Workers
April 6, 2023
- CSDE Ways Series – 15 Ways CSDE is Supporting Workforce Development and Career Readiness
- $56 Million in Grants to Public Schools for Air Filtration System Upgrades
- $5.5 Million Investment To Grow Dual Credit Offerings in High Schools, Expand Pathways to Postsecondary Readiness
April 4, 2023
- 2021-2022 Report on Student Discipline in Connecticut Public Schools
- Important Changes when Accessing State and Federal Grant Funds
- Financial Literacy and Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month - PD Playlist
- Computer Science Summer Professional Learning
- 2023 Connecticut Fire Academy College Fair – Save the Date!
March 23, 2023
- Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Initiative To Strengthen Teacher Recruitment and Retention Efforts
- Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program
March 20, 2023
- Tutoring Provider Identification
- Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements for the 2023–24 School Year
March 17, 2023
March 16, 2023
- Completion of Teacher Negotiations Act Submission (formerly the ED003)
- Charter Schools Best Practices Annual Report 2021-22
- Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Secondary School Program
March 14, 2023
- Summer Enrichment Grant Program
- School Mental Health Specialist (SMHS) Grant
- Designate Your Postsecondary Readiness Lead(s)
- Evidence-based, Scientifically based, Culturally Responsive Literacy Curriculum Models, Programs and Professional Learning
March 9, 2023
- For Superintendent Action: CSDE African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Audit Survey
- CSDE Certification Webinar for Human Resources Staff
- Connecticut’s K-3 Literacy Strategy
March 2, 2023
- You're Invited: The CSDE and TeachRock Partnership Cohort 3
- CT TOY Council Scholarship Opportunities for Teachers of Color
February 27, 2023
- On behalf of the Division of Emergency Management - FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Applications Due March 6, 2023
- Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) Individual Student Data Collection Application is Now Open
- Application for State Adult Education Funds for 2023-24: Funding and Application Procedures
- Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award Program
February 17, 2023
February 16, 2023
- Survey on Vacancies in Teaching Endorsements, Special Service Endorsements, and Instructional Paraprofessionals
- 2022-23 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application
- CSDE Launches Grades 3-5 Model Math Curricula and 6-8 Model Math Curricula Publisher Alignment Guides
- Profile and Performance Reports (PPR) for 2021-22
February 14, 2023
February 10, 2023
- Governor Lamont Applauds General Assembly for Approving Legislation Extending Free School Meals and Protecting Connecticut’s Fiscal Guardrails
- Connecticut State Department of Education Launches the “No Matter What” Campaign
- On behalf of the ManufactureCT Workforce Development Committee
February 3, 2023
- Approval of Revised Menu of Research-based Grades K-3 Universal Screening Reading Assessments
- Reissued Residency Verification of Students Attending Interdistrict Choice Programs
- Governor Lamont Announces Recipients of School Mental Health Workers Grants
February 2, 2023
- Governor Lamont Launches New Round of School Security Grants
- Honoring Black History and Heritage PD Playlist
- February is CTE Month
January 26, 2023
January 23, 2023
- Special Education Excess Cost Grant (SEECG) and One-Time Data Collection for Special Education Costs
January 19, 2023
- CSDE’s Ground-Breaking Research Collaborative Issues New Report Showing Positive Effects of Home Visits on Student Attendance
- OPTIONAL: Customizable Alternative Income Form Template for Districts Not Collecting School Meals Applications
- Ihealth Rapid Antigen Tests Receive Extensions of Expiration
- Schools: Contact Your Nearest CT Regulated Waste Facility to Handle Disposal of Expired COVID-19 Test Kits
January 17, 2023
- Model Enrollment Policy
- 2023-24 State Board of Education Student Member Search
- Connecticut Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
January 9, 2023
- New Year — New Look! CSDE Launches New Bureau of Certification Website
- OCR Releases New Fact Sheet on Title VI Protection from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
- On behalf of the Department of Children and Families: Human Trafficking Prevention Month - January 2023
- On behalf of the CT Department of Motor Vehicles: Annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest
December 19, 2022
- Expiring COVID-19 Test Kits: Distribute to school community before holiday break to avoid potentially significant costs related to disposal; order new test kits through DAS contract no. 22PSX0149.
- Reminder: Fund for Teachers Grant Application
December 15, 2022
- 2022 Application Requesting a Waiver of Connecticut Approved K–3 Reading Curriculum Model or Program (Waiver)
- State Summative Assessment Calendar
- Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students
December 13, 2022
December 9, 2022
- CSDE Releases 2021-22 Next Generation Accountability Results
- Hartford Area Regional School Choice Office Live
- Computer Science Education Week
- Interactive Learning Session for Parents and Families on EdSight: December 14, 2022, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
December 1, 2022
November 21, 2022
November 17, 2022
- Student Recruitment for Choice Programs and Specialized Schools
- Illuminating Indigenous People, Cultures and Perspectives PD Playlist for Educators
- Session Recording and Handout Available: Financial Aid and the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) for CT State
- Session Recording and Handout Available: Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program
November 14, 2022
- Annual FERPA and PPRA Notice from the U.S. Department of Education
- Remote Learning Commission Report
- Statement on Restraint and Seclusion
November 7, 2022
- E-Learning Series on Attendance & Engagement
- Still Time to Register: Virtual Session on Financial Aid and the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) for CT State
- Still Time to Register: Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program – Website and Webinar
November 2, 2022
- 2021-22 Education Financial System, Special Education Excess Cost Grant System, and Independent Accountant’s Report
- Updated Definition of Attendance
- New CSDE Model Curricula Model Units Connected to Defined Learning Performance Tasks
- Reminder: Change in Superintendent Notification
- To keep our records and distribution lists up-to-date, each local and regional board of education must notify the Commissioner of Education of the appointment of a new superintendent within their respective districts; whether permanent, interim or acting. We ask that you share this reminder with your local boards.
- Statement from Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani
October 31, 2022
October 27, 2022
- 2022-2023 American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund - Maintenance of Equity Requirements
- School Mental Health Workers Grant Program - $5 Million
- Virtual Session on Financial Aid and the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) for CT State
October 24, 2022
October 18, 2022
- Update and Reminder: Title IX Roles, Responsibilities and Training Opportunities
- Nominations for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
- Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 10th Anniversary of Hour of Code
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
October 13, 2022
- Increasing Educator Diversity Symposium
- National Manufacturing Month PD Playlist for Educators
- Illuminating Indigenous People, Cultures and Perspectives PD Playlist for Educators
- Digital Citizenship Week PD Playlist
- Solar Decathlon Pathways
October 4, 2022
- CSDE Recruitment for Two Deputy Commissioner Positions
- COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
- Guidelines for Storage and Administration Opioid Antagonists in Schools
- Linking District/School Websites to the Report Cards on EdSight
September 29, 2022
- Connecticut Approved K–3 Core Comprehensive Reading Curricula/Programs
- Grades K-3: Universal Screening Reading Assessments Frequently Asked Questions is Available
- Distribution of Pandemic EBT Food Benefits
- Find Contacts Report on EdSight
September 26, 2022
- Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program Information Session – October 11
- CT-SEDS Weekly Office Hours on Zoom:
- Reminder: Confirming Educator Evaluation and Support Option for 2022-23
September 22, 2022
- On Behalf of Eversource: Energy Assistance Programs
- On behalf of New Hampshire Commissioner Frank Edelblut: Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge!
- On behalf of Stepping Stones Museum: KC 2022 Kids Convention
September 19, 2022
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- FAFSA Challenge 2021-22 Awardees and 2022-23 Eligible Schools
September 6, 2022
August 25, 2022
- CSDE Releases 2021-22 Student Assessment Data: press release and press conference
- 2022-23 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant
August 23, 2022
- Update to Residency Verification Guidance for Students Attending Interdistrict Choice Programs
- School Safety and Security Plan Templates for School Year 2022-23
- Family Guides on Suspension and Expulsion
August 18, 2022
- Survey on Vacancies in Teaching Endorsements, Special Service Endorsements, and Instructional Paraprofessionals – Due Wednesday, August 24
- CSDE Launches into A New School Year; Outlines Priorities for 2022-23
- COVID-19 Self-Test Kit Ordering Process Reminder and Update: Each Local Education Agency (LEA) MUST identify one COVID-19 Supply Liaison point of contact to place orders on behalf of the entire district.
- 2022-23 Minimum Budget Requirement (MBR) Form ED012
August 15, 2022
August 11, 2022
- Connecticut State Department of Education Announces Connecticut PK-12 School Staff Appreciation with a Digital Backpack of Discounts
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans
- The CSDE and the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment System (DESSA) Information Session Dates are here!
August 8, 2022
- 2020-21 Expenditures on EdSight; Resource Allocation Review (RAR) Report Public Availability
- Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver Reminder and Update (Shared on Behalf of the U.S. Department of Education)
August 4, 2022
- Access Extended: APEX Learning and Defined Learning - CT Learning Hub Virtual Content Learning Hub
- In Case You Missed It: Commissioner’s Back-to-School Meeting - 8 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037
- School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition (SMART) Funds
- Attachment 1: Questions and Answers: School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition funds for School Year 2022-23
- Attachment 2: School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition Funds List of Eligible School Food Authorities for School Year 2022-23
- Attachment 3: School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition Funds Attestation Statement
August 2, 2022
- Back to School Guidance (press release and press conference)
- Launching into Healthy Learning - Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategies for School, Child Care, and Camps
- Launching into Healthy Learning - Operational Strategies
July 21, 2022
- Education Financial System - 2021-22 Filing
- CSDE Career Opportunities
- Connecticut State Department of Education Introduces an Updated Connecticut Learning Hub for the Upcoming 2022-2023 School Year
July 18, 2022
- 10 Things You Can Do to Renew District Curricula this Summer
- Approval of Acadience RAN, aimswebPlus RAN, Amira Learning, mCLASS RAN, and mCLASS Vocabulary Reading Assessments
- Circular Letter Radon System Inspections for Schools
July 14, 2022
- Computer Science EdSight Dashboard (District Preview)
- CHESLA Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program (Press release)
- Now Available in GoOpenCT: African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies
July 7, 2022
- Announcement Regarding Staff Departures: Effective July 22, Deputy Commissioner Desi Nesmith and Division Director Lisa Lamenzo will be resigning from their roles at CSDE to rejoin the Bloomfield Public School System.
- African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Curriculum Update
- NEW - CSDE Releases 6-8 Model Science Curricula
- CSDE Ways Series: 17 Ways CSDE Is Supporting Multilingual Learners: English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese
- District Certification Alert
June 28, 2022
- 2023 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Application Deadline: Monday, August 1, 2022, by 11:59 p.m.
- ESSER Cheat Sheet
- End of Year Message for Superintendents
June 23, 2022
- CSDE Awards $8.7 Million in ARP ESSER Funding to After-school Programs Through Expansion and Enhancement Grants
- CSDE Launches Science of Reading Masterclass
June 20, 2022
- Commissioner Russell-Tucker Testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee in Washington, D.C.
- CSDE Encourages Students to Join the 2022 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge
- Connecticut Comprehensive School Counseling Framework - Online Modules
June 16, 2022
- New Connecticut Statutory Requirements for Unpaid Meal Charges
- Correction to June 2, 2022, memo: School Nutrition Program Grants and Flexibilities
- Please note that the Healthy Food Certification (HFC) Participation and Funding section stated: “The CSDE will determine HFC funding amounts based on the number of NSLP, SSO and SFSP lunches (excluding community sites), served in school year 2020-21, subject to available appropriations.” The school year referenced for funding determinations should be 2018-19. School year 2020-21 lunches served was used only for sites that did not have 2018-19 lunch counts.
- Connecticut Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS) Expert Trainer Stipend Payment Process & Launch Infographic
June 15, 2022
June 14, 2022
- Summer Enrichment Grantees Announced by Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker
- Advancing Women and Girls in STEAM Portal
June 9, 2022
- Investments To Support Aspiring Educators
- Friendly Reminder: School Safety and Security Plans/Drill Log Submissions Due Soon
- Profile and Performance Reports (PPRs) for 2020-21
June 6, 2022
- Updated School Accommodations Workshop Package, Including Student Transportation
- Expanding Access to Advanced Courses and Programs: Insights from Connecticut Districts
June 2, 2022
- African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies Showcase
- School Nutrition Program Grants and Flexibilities
- Plan Summer Learning Opportunities with CSDE and Defined Learning PBL
- CAS/CIAC Student Equity Advisory Board End of Year Presentation
May 31, 2022
- Save the Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - location to be determined
May 26, 2022
- Updated: Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework
- Professional Learning Opportunity: Implementing African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies in your High Schools
May 25, 2022
- Uvalde Texas School Shooting: Resources for Addressing Trauma, Violence and Grief
- Letter to Superintendents
- Resources Addressing Trauma, Violence and Grief in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting
- Restoring a Sense of Well-Being in Children After a Disaster (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress)
- Talking to Children about the Shooting (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (National Association of School Psychologists)
May 24, 2022
- Update: 2023 State Graduation Requirements Memo
- Reminder: Not too late to register for today's Information Session on the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Auto Admissions Program
- Reminder! CSDE ARP ESSER Feedback Sessions
May 19, 2022
- Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements for the 2022-23 School Year
- 2023 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Application is Available Now
- High School Aged Student Summer Lifeguarding Job Opportunity!
- FBI Department of Justice – Racially or Ethnically Motivated Groups: Symbols Guide
May 16, 2022
- Reminder! CSDE ARP ESSER Feedback Sessions
- Plan Summer Learning Opportunities with CSDE and APEX Learning
- CONNECTICUT READS, the 2022 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
May 12, 2022
- Annual Reporting Update – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund
- Please Share! ARP ESSER Stakeholder Engagement
- Information Session on the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Auto Admissions Program
- Reminder - Reporting District/School Closure Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
May 9, 2022
April 28, 2022
- Open Review Process for Reading Model
- 2023 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Application is Available Now
- LAS Links District Results Available in DRC INSIGHT Portal
- Recruitment Opportunity from TEACH Connecticut
April 25, 2022
- Revised 4/25/22: COVID-19 Update for PreK-12 School Administrators
- New Resource Allocation Review (RAR) Report in EdSight Secure
April 21, 2022
- COVID-19 Update for PreK-12 School Administrators
- EdSight Public Portal Upgrade
- Designation of Certification Shortage Areas, 2022-23 School Year
- Phase I CSDE Model Curricula Released
April 18, 2022
- Connecticut Teacher of the Year 2021 and 2022 Recognition Ceremony
- Limited spots left: CSDE and TeachRock Partnership Cohort 2
- Internet Connectivity in 2022-23: Schools: apply for funding; Families: apply for a subsidy through the Affordable Connectivity Program
April 11, 2022
- Perkins V Intent to Apply
- New: CSDE K-12 Universal Curricula Design Principles Handbook
- Celebrate Financial Literacy Month and Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
April 7, 2022
- Extending the 2021-2022 Flexibilities for Implementing the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 for the 2022-2023 School Year
- Federal $500 million program for school infrastructure - White House Infrastructure Toolkit, Clean Schools Fact Sheet
March 28, 2022
- Connecticut’s Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework 2021 and Memo to Superintendents
- Connecticut Teacher of the Year 2021 and 2022 Recognition Ceremony
- 11 Ways CSDE is Leading Educator Recruitment & Diversification Efforts
- 16 Ways CSDE is Supporting Social-Emotional Learning and Behavioral & Mental Health
- 2020-2021 Condition of Education Report and Press Release
March 24, 2022
March 21, 2022
March 18, 2022
- Displaced Children from Ukraine
- Stakeholder Forum on After School Programming
- Webinar for Draft District Guidance for Developing an Advanced Course Participation Policy
- Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award Program
- Clean School Bus Program – Webinar Update
March 14, 2022
- Provide Feedback to CSDE: Draft District Guidance for Developing an Advanced Course Participation Policy
- Annual Review for Athletic Coaches: Concussion and Head Injury
- Celebrate the Month of the Military Child in April & PurpleUp! For Military Kids Day on April 27
- Clean School Bus Program
March 10, 2022
- Certification Update: Streamlined process for submission of Application for Substitute Teacher Authorization for Candidates Who Have Not Completed a Bachelor’s Degree (ED174 Form)
- You're Invited: the CSDE and TeachRock Partnership Cohort 2
- Informational Webinar Materials - CT Standards for Remote Learning for Grades 9-12 (video) and slidedeck
- Reminder – Guidance for Connecticut School Districts regarding Enrollment Process and Practice
March 7, 2022
March 3, 2022
- Computer Science Professional Learning Action Network
- Reminder: The Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge
- New IEP Preview Series
March 1, 2022
- Mask Policy Survey
- Adult Education State Grant Application
- State Summative Assessment Calendar for 2022-23
- Completion of Teacher Negotiations Act Submission (formerly the ED003)
- New USDE Section 504 Guidance
February 25, 2022
February 24, 2022
- 2021-22 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund Federal Reporting Requirements
- Reminder: Informational Webinar for CT Standards for Remote Learning
- Educators Rising Connecticut Conference
-
Free Resource, through collaboration between the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and the CSDE
February 22, 2022
February 18, 2022
- Press release: Connecticut Department of Public Health and Connecticut State Department of Education Release Updated School Guidance
- Transitioning to a Model of Routine Respiratory Disease Prevention and Enhanced Outbreak Management and Control for COVID-19 in PreK-12 School Settings
- Considerations for Boards of Education, District Administrators, and other Local Decision-Makers Regarding Potential Changes to School COVID-19 Policies and Practices
February 17, 2022
- Phase 3 Test Kit Allocation
- Phase 3 Distribution Instructions for COVID-19 Self-Test Kits for Connecticut School Students and Staff
February 15, 2022
- Important Updates: Executive Order 13G – Vaccination of Covered Employees and Press Release: Statewide School Mask Requirements
February 14, 2022
- School Closures and the School Calendar
- USED Releases American Rescue Plan Communications Toolkit
- Letter from Secretary Cardona re: Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
February 7, 2022
- Governor Lamont appoints Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton as Chairperson of the State Board of Education
- February is CTE Month
January 31, 2022
- Naloxone Survey
- Reminder: Reporting District/School Closure Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Office of Higher Education: CareerCONN 2022
January 27, 2022
- Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) clarification for nonbinary students (see page 14)
- Resources for Rigorous Coursework Letters to Students and Parents: FAQ, webinar recording, sample student and parent letters, technical documentation of underlying methodology
- Apex Learning and Defined Learning Digital Resources on the CT Learning Hub
- Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Seek Legislative Authorization to End 32 Years of Sheff v. O’Neill Litigation
January 25, 2022
- State of Education in Connecticut Webinar
- Mental Health Wellness Days
- COVID Case Data
- Expansion of Project DeteCT
- Resources for Families and Students Regarding Educational, Safety, Mental Health, and Food Security
- On behalf of Eversource
January 14, 2022
Out of an abundance of caution, schools are encouraged to check if they have any recalled BYD brand N-95 masks. These masks were previously distributed to municipalities before October 14, 2021. These masks were not a part of the State’s December and January distributions to schools, municipalities, and other vulnerable communities.
- Original notification and replacement instructions (November 8, 2021)
- Manufacturer recall letter
- List of affected units
January 11, 2022
- Updated Considerations for Quarantine, Isolation, Testing, and Contact Tracing Policies and Procedures in PreK-12 Schools (School FAQs)
- Updated Guidance for the Operation of Interscholastic, Youth and other Amateur Sport Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Emergency management directors (EMD) for Connecticut municipalities
- Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order on the Reemployment of Retired Teachers to Help Address Teacher Shortage
January 6, 2022
- Amendment to Implementation Guidance For Executive Order 13G: Vaccination Mandate for Individuals Working For State Facilities, State Hospitals, Public and Non-Public Prek–12 Schools, And Child Care Facilities
- Reporting District/School Closure Due to COVID-19 Pandemic (Form)
- Resources for Rigorous Coursework Letters to Students and Parents: FAQ, webinar recording, sample student and parent letters, technical documentation of underlying methodology
December 31, 2021
- Urgent Update: Remote Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Updated Considerations for Quarantine, Isolation, Testing, and Contact Tracing Policies and Procedures in PreK-12 Schools
December 29, 2021
December 22, 2021
December 16, 2021
- Streamlining the Annual Certification Compliance Process
- Updated Requirements for Lunch Periods in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Children’s Behavioral Health Services Resources
- CT Department of Motor Vehicles Annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest
December 9, 2021
- High school principals and school counselors: Rigorous Coursework Letters to Students and Parents
- Project COVID DeteCT is Expanding
- DPH/CSDE Screen and Stay Guidance translations: Spanish; Portuguese; Polish; Haitian/Creole; Arabic; Chinese
December 3, 2021
December 2, 2021
- Staying in School Safely During COVID-19: An Evening with CT Medical Experts for Parents and Families
- EdSight Public is Getting an Upgrade - Survey
- Connecticut National Guard – Recruiter Access to Schools
- Student Recruitment for Choice Programs and Specialized Schools
- Adult Education and the GED
November 18, 2021
- Screen and Stay Implementation Survey
- Fund for Teachers
- 2021 Performance Matters Forum – December 8 – Registration Open
- On behalf of CHEFA: myCHESLA Student Loan
November 15, 2021
- Educator Diversity Dashboard in EdSight Secure - virtual overview
- Final Educator Evaluation Feedback Forum on Tuesday, November 17
- Deadline to Complete Professional Development and Evaluation Committee (PDEC) Survey Extended to December 10
- Allowable Uses of ESSER/GEER funds for Student Transportation FAQs
November 8, 2021
- 2021 Performance Matters Forum – December 8 – Registration Open
- Letter from Secretaries Becerra and Cardona: Pediatric Vaccination Efforts
November 4, 2021
- Screen and Stay (Press Release) - DPH/CSDE Screen and Stay Guidance - Screen and Stay Supplementary PowerPoint slides
- Remote Learning FAQ Updated February 7, 2022
- 2020-21 Independent Accountant’s Report
- Vaccine Clinics for Students Ages 5-11
- CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program
November 1, 2021
October 28, 2021
- Announcement: New CSDE Legal Director Attorney Michael McKeon
- Student Mailing Address Collection template
- 2022 CT Teacher of the Year
- 2022 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year
October 21, 2021
- Staff COVID Vaccination Data Collection
- Professional Development and Evaluation Committee (PDEC) Member Survey
- Educator Evaluation Feedback Forums
- Federal Reimbursement for COVID-related Paid Sick and Family Leave
October 18, 2021
October 14, 2021
- Certification of 2020-21 Compliance of the Mandated Reporter Training Requirements – Due November 1, 2021
- 2021 CT Fire Academy’s Fire Service College Fair
October 12, 2021
- New Maintenance of Equity Requirement under ARP
- Nominations for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
- Hispanic Heritage Month
October 7, 2021
- Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Dear Colleague Letter
- Reminder: 2021 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Ceremony Postponed
October 1, 2021
- Extension of Governor Lamont’s Emergency Powers & Executive Order 14
- Education Resource Equity Toolkit
- School Bus Rebates
September 28, 2021
- SDE accepting comments on request to extend deadline for spending federal Title funds. Email kathy.demsey@ct.gov by Oct. 7, 2021.
September 24, 2021
- Rising Costs for School Child Nutrition Programs
- COVID-19 Testing Sites
- Preparing for Cyber Threats in K-12 Schools Webinar
- Executive Order No. 13G: Fillable Contractor Compliance and Declaration Form
September 21, 2021
September 20, 2021
- Update - Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success
- Eversource Hardship and Matching Payment Programs
- DPH Established Testing Sites
September 17, 2021
- Implementation Guidance for Executive Order 13G
- Certification Resources and On-Going Flexibilities
- Resources to Implement the Flexibilities within the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 and Adopting Flexibilities for the 2021-22 School Year
September 16, 2021
- CSDE 2020-21 Assessment Data for Families
- Technology Planning Mastermind Group Sessions
- DPH Established Testing Sites
September 13, 2021
- CT WiZ: Connecticut’s Immunization Information System
- Addendum 5: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut School Districts
- Resources to Implement the Flexibilities within the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 and Adopting Flexibilities for the 2021-22 School Year
September 9, 2021
- Availability of Abbott BinaxNOW test kits limited
- 2021–22 Unpaid Experiential Learning Program (UELP) meetings
September 7, 2021
- Certification alert
- Flexible staffing
- CSDE: 2020-2021 Assessment Data Press Release
- DPH Established Testing Sites
September 2, 2021
- PSIS Monthly Student Membership and Attendance Collection
- Technology Planning Mastermind Group Sessions
- Emergency Broadband Benefits Program
- EBB Benefits Flier: English and Español
August 30, 2021
- 2020-21 Health Services for Children in Nonprofit Private Schools (ED017)
- General Assembly Office of Legislative Research Report: Acts Affecting Education
August 26, 2021
- Update - Flexible Pathways for Awarding World Language Course Credit
- Reminder - School COVID Vaccine Clinic Plan Form
- Information for Families on the Advance Child Tax Credit English
August 25, 2021
August 23, 2021
- 2021-22 Minimum Budget Requirement (MBR)
- Update on Filing Expenditure Data via the Education Financial System (EFS)
- 2021-22 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (ED021)
- Reporting School COVID Cases to DPH for the 2021-22 School Year
August 19, 2021
August 17, 2021
- Virtual House Call for Parents and Families (August 23, 2021, 5-6 p.m.)
August 12, 2021
- #Vax2SchoolCT Initiative memo and toolkit
- “Why Won’t You Listen To Me?!” Dr. Julia Minson’s Presentation
August 9, 2021
August 5, 2021
- Reminder - No-Cost Professional Development Opportunity: Ed Finance in 2021
- Reporting Summer School Data on the Public School Information System (PSIS)
August 2, 2021
- DPH Return to Service Guidance
- Summary of Education-Related Legislation Enacted in the 2021 Legislative Session and June Special Session of the Connecticut General Assembly
July 28, 2021
July 26, 2021
- Fall 2021 Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention
- Governor Partners with the Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) and Yale to Launch a Series of Summer STEM Challenges
- PSIS Monthly Attendance Data for 2020-21 is Now Closed
July 22, 2021
- Education Financial System (EFS) Reporting
- No-Cost Professional Development Opportunity: Ed Finance in 2021
- Fall Athletics and Vaccinations
- Operation Expanded Testing Webinar
- Register Today for the Final Week of the Spark Innovation Webinar Series
July 19, 2021
- CSDE Guidance Regarding the Future of Remote Learning in Connecticut Schools
- Connecticut Summative Assessment Calendar for 2021-22
- Connecticut Partners with ISTE to Bring High-Quality Professional Learning Opportunities at No-Cost to Connecticut Educators
July 15, 2021
- Open Review Period for Universal Screening Reading Assessments
- Defined Learning Webinar Series
- Reminder: Spark Innovation Webinar Series; webinar recordings available
July 12, 2021
- Canceled: July 13 DPH/SDE COVID-19 Health and Safety Meeting
July 9, 2021
- Register - DPH/SDE COVID-19 Health and Safety Meeting Series, Tuesdays, July 13 - September 28, 2021
July 8, 2021
- Commission for Educational Technology (CET) Welcomes Community Input through "Thought Exchange"
- Reminder: Spark Innovation Webinar Series; webinar recordings available
July 1, 2021
- New Update: African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies – Professional Learning and Training Schedule
- Register Today: Spark Innovation Webinar Series
June 24, 2021
- Let Families Know: Hundreds of Affordable Summer Enrichment Programs Available Across CT
- Update: Reimagining Schools July Webinar Series
June 21, 2021
June 17, 2021
- Monitoring ARP ESSER Evidenced Based Interventions
- Reminder - Future of Tech Commission Town Hall: A Public Discussion on Advancing Innovations in Education
- State Student Advisory Council on Education Presentations
June 14, 2021
- ARP ESSER Maintenance of Equity FAQ
- Future of Tech Commission Town Hall: A Public Discussion on Advancing Innovations in Education
- Summer enrichment and recreational opportunities:
June 10, 2021
June 9, 2021
June 8, 2021
- Save the Date: Commissioner's Back-to-School Meeting - August 11, 2021, 9 a.m., A.I. Prince Technical HS, Hartford
June 7, 2021
June 3, 2021
June 1, 2021
- Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) School COVID-19 Screening Testing Program
- Revised: Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Summer Enrichment Programs Awarded
- Five-Year Federal After School Grant Program Funding Announcement
- NEW CSDE Summer Learning Challenges
May 27, 2021
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Newly Released! AccelerateCT: Connecticut’s Framework for Accelerating Educational Opportunity and Access
- 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
May 25, 2021
May 24, 2021
May 21, 2021
- Operation of Summer School and Other Enrichment Programs
- School District Outdoor Events and End-of-Year Activities
- Updated Mask Order from DPH
- Universal Mask Policies in School Buildings
- Update to CSBE’s Culturally Responsive Position Statement
May 17, 2021
- CSDE Seeking Input to Inform State ARP ESSER Plan
- Educators Rising – FREE – Summer Professional Development for Administrators & Teacher Leaders
May 13, 2021
- Confronting COVID-19-Related Harassment in Schools
- Pfizer Vaccine Recommended for Children Ages 12-15: Survey Response Requested
May 11, 2021
- CSDE/DPH Memo: Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) School COVID Screening Testing Program Spring 2021
- English Learners – District Tools and Guidance Superintendent Memo
- Enrollment of Newcomers - Alignment of Academic Credentials
- 2021-22 Strengthening Career and Technical Education Intent to Apply
- Monthly Student Attendance Data and Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Benefits
- Rigorous Coursework Letters: UPDATE
- Emergency Broadband Benefit
May 10, 2021
- American Rescue Plan funding update
April 29, 2021
April 28, 2021
- Summer Learning and Enrichment Opportunities Provided Through the American Rescue Plan Act
- Interim Guidance for Remote Learning, 2021-2022 School Year
April 27, 2021
- Summer Enrichment Program Applications
- 2022 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program
- 2022 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Application
April 20, 2021
April 15, 2021
- Updated “Finish Strong” Document
- Designation of Certification Shortage Areas, 2021-22 School Year
- Profile and Performance Reports (PPR) for 2019-20
- Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program
April 12, 2021
April 9, 2021
April 8, 2021
- Connecticut Accountability Waiver Request Approved
- Evidence-Based Practice Guides
- DESPP Announces Two Competitive Grant Programs
April 5, 2021
- Additional Information on the DESSA SEL Screener
- Domestic Travel Guidance Update for Fully Vaccinated Persons
- Reminder: Teacher Negotiations Act Submission
April 1, 2021
- 2020-21 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (Form ED021)
- The State of K-12 Cybersecurity 2020 Year in Review
March 30, 2021
- Family and School Teamwork to Finish Strong
- New Partnership Announced to Launch Statewide K-12 Social-Emotional Learning Assessment System
- Updated Sport Activities Guidance
- Vaccine Update
March 25, 2021
- ESSER II Application Update
- 2021-22 Concussion and Head Injury Annual Review for Coaches
- CareerConn 2021: Free Virtual Career School Fair on March 31, 2021
- Reminder: Lt. Governor's Coding Challenge
March 18, 2021
- Update to Number of Preschool Students per Classroom
- CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
March 15, 2021
March 11, 2021
- 7 Ways CSDE is Leading Social-Emotional Learning
- Charter Schools Best Practices Annual Report
- Perspectives from the Field - Building Capacity for Technology Integration
March 8, 2021
- Vaccination Update
- College & Career Readiness at the CSDE
- 2021 Teacher-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony Rescheduled for October 20, 2021
March 4, 2021
- ESSER II Application
- Revised Addendum 7: COVID-19 Reopening Considerations for Connecticut K–12 Music Programs
- Promoting Financial Literacy in Middle School Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification New District Email Address: SDEdistrict.cert@ct.gov (Superintendents and LEA Human Resource personnel only)
March 3, 2021
- Governor Lamont Announces Appointment of Charlene Russell-Tucker as Acting State Education Commissioner
- Acting Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker Letter to Superintendents
March 1, 2021
- Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification New District Email Address: SDEdistrict.cert@ct.gov (Superintendents and LEA Human Resource personnel only)
- Registration Open for K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium
- 2021 SSACE Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award Program
February 27, 2021
February 25, 2021
- Celebrate Digital Learning Day: Technology Integration to Support Learning
February 22, 2021
- CoVP Provider Bulletin, Week of February 22, 2021
- CT Participation in NAEP 2021 School Survey
- Free Cloth Mask Order Form - Deadline Extended
- Save the Date! How to Write So Busy People Will Read and Respond: the science of effective communication
February 18, 2021
- ESSER II Application/Needs Assessment; ESSER II Needs Assessment Template
- Guidelines for the Practice of School Psychology
- A Webinar Series for Parents and Families on Supporting Children’s Well-Being and Learning during COVID-19
February 11, 2021
- Monthly Attendance and Weekly Learning Model Data on EdSight
- Save the Date! How to Write So Busy People Will Read and Respond: the science of effective communication
- Joint CISA and CYBER.org Cyber Safety Video Series
- 2021 Worker Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest
February 8, 2021
- Update to Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) Expenditure Timeline
- BinaxNOW COVID Testing + Guidance on Completing Prerequisites
- Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Residents Over 65 Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Starting Thursday, February 11
February 4, 2021
February 1, 2021
- Executive Order No. 9K, Section 8: Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
- Celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2021
January 29, 2021
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II (ESSER II) Superintendent Memo
- Statewide ESSER II Priorities
- ESSER II Entitlements
January 28, 2021
- Title IV, Part A Rules Waiver, Public Comment Requested
- 2021-22 State Adult Education Grant
- Free Cloth Mask Order Form
- Lt. Governor Bysiewicz launched the 2021 Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge - "Coding for Good" on January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
- Coronavirus Relief Funds Timeline
- CT’s Colleges and Universities Teaming to Help Students Navigate FAFSA Process, Applications
January 21, 2021
- 6 Ways the CSDE is Working to Keep Schools Open Safely
- CSDE podcast: The Borrowed Classroom - Episode 1: Teaching Concurrent Learners
January 19, 2021
- DPH vaccination update
- Pandemic-Related Transitions: P-3 Contexts
- Information for Parents and Guardians of English Learners
- وزارة التعلیم بولایة كونیتیكت معلومات لآباء و أولیاء متعلمي اللغة الانجلیزیة
- Enfòmasyon pou paran ak gadyen elèv k ap aprann anglè
- Informacje dla rodziców i opiekunów dzieci uczących się języka angielskiego
- Informações para os pais e responsáveis de aprendizes de inglês
- 英语学习者家长及监护人信息
- Información para padres y tutores de estudiantes de inglés
- CT Learning Hub - High quality resources for ALL learners and families available anytime, anywhere
January 17, 2021
January 7, 2021
- Provide Comment on CSDE’s Accountability Flexibility Request
- Update – Professional Support Series – Parent to Parent Conversation
- Also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic
- Announcing New Attendance and Engagement District Supports
January 4, 2021
- Updates – Addendum 5: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut Schools and Addendum 9: Contact Tracing Scenarios in Schools
- Professional Support Series – Parent to Parent Conversation
December 21, 2020
- Moving Forward with Contact Tracing Support
- Expanding access to COVID Testing for Educators in CT
- BinaxNOW COVID Testing Survey - response requested
- Updated Travel Advisory
- Encourage Students to Have their Voices Heard through ThoughtExchange – Deadline extended to January 8, 2021
- Kajeet Hotspot Sharing
December 17, 2020
- New CDC/DPH Quarantine Guidance
- Using Federal and State Funds to Support SEL Programs
- English Learner Checklists (ZIP file)
- Connecticut Comprehensive School Counseling Framework
- Items Added to FAQ in Tracking Attendance on Remote Days for State Reporting
- CT FAFSA Completion Challenge
December 14, 2020
- Reimagining Employee Work to Support Students’ Educational Needs
- Updated School COVID Cases Reporting Guidance from DPH
- Cyber Security and the CT Intelligence Center
December 10, 2020
- Free Yale Course for School Staff – Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty and Stress
- Civics-Related Distance Learning Opportunity – Electoral College Ceremony
December 7, 2020
- Reminding Families to Take Advantage of Free Internet Access for Students
- Interdistrict Cooperative Grant Proposals
- Assessment and Accountability in 2020-21
- Encourage Students to Have their Voices Heard through ThoughtExchange
December 3, 2020
- Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 9O – Flexible Staffing
- NEW – Spanish Language Flyer for the Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families: Supporting Children in Remote Learning during COVID-19
- Annual Report on the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion for the 2018-19
- REMINDER: Administration of the Survey on Reading Instruction for K-3 Teachers
- CT Learning Hub and Wide Open School Parent Webinars (Bilingual) Wednesday, December 9, 2020
November 30, 2020
- Reminder Regarding FAQ 3, Question 12 – Face Coverings
- Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families: Supporting Children in Remote Learning during COVID-19
- 2021-22 Connecticut SAT School Day
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2021
November 23, 2020
- Reminder: Report All COVID-19 School Cases to DPH
- Remote Instruction Checklist
- CSDE Celebrates Computer Science Week December 7-13
November 19, 2020
- College Upper-class Students Serving as Substitutes; Flexible Staffing Strategies
- Best Practices - Communicating for Understanding - Engaging Families and Communities
- CSDE Newsletter - November 2020 - Subscribe
- CSDE and RESC Alliance Offer Free Blended Learning Professional Learning Modules and Coaching
November 16, 2020
- Suicide Prevention Public Health Alert
- Firearm Safety Guide for Connecticut Schools
- CSDE Priority Standards for Essential Learning Handbook for SY21
November 13, 2020
November 9, 2020
- CSDE Priority Standards for Essential Learning
- State Contracted Testing Locations
- BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Kits
- Updated School Reporting Guidance for COVID-19 Cases (11-6-2020)
- Additional Guidance – Equitable services provision for nonpublic schools eligible for ESSER funding
- Get Connected: Public Awareness Campaign
- DPH, DECD Update Comprehensive Sports Guidance, Recommendations and Sector Rules for Winter Season
November 5, 2020
- Updated Addendum 5: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut Schools
- Suspension of Portfolio Process to Apply for a Waiver of a Planned Program for the Superintendent of Schools Endorsement (#093)
- Reminder: NGSS Interim Block Assessments Available
- National Career Development Month
November 3, 2020
- Reimagining Employee Work to Support Students’ Educational Needs
- African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Curriculum and Course Update
- 2019-20 Education Financial System (EFS) Audit Process
- FAQ Added to Tracking Attendance on Remote Days for State Reporting (page 2)
October 29, 2020
- Public Reporting of COVID-19 School Cases
- Internet Safety Training for Spanish Speakers
- Agricultural Science and Technology Education (ASTE) Centers and Animal Care
- Rating Fully Remote Students on the Kindergarten Entrance Inventory (KEI)
- District Contacts Reported on New EdSight Report (select Overview --> Find Staff)
- Performance Matters 2020 Webinar Series Website
October 27, 2020
October 26, 2020
- COVID Relief Fund Reallocation Update
- Administration of the Survey on Reading Instruction for K-3 Teachers
- Information for Parents and Guardians of English Learners
- Complying with the Employees and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
October 22, 2020
Priority Updates:
Routine Updates:
- Child Care Support for School Families
- Nominations for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25-31, 2020
- You're Invited: Onsite Tour of Phoenix Manufacturing - Understanding the Manufacturing Pathway
October 19, 2020
- Performance Matters 2020 Webinar Series
- COVID-19 Testing Locations
- Juvenile Justice Liaisons: Sent on behalf of the Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Providing Comfort to Students during These Stressful Times
October 15, 2020
- Corona Virus Relief Fund Reallocations
- Assessment and Accountability in 2020-21
- BinexNOW
- Working Papers Guidance - Identification of Designated Agent(s) for the Certificate of Age
- Educator Evaluation and Educator Support Plans (EESP)
- Eversource Hardship and Matching Payment Programs for Families
October 13, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 17
- Internet Safety for Parents/Caregivers and Students
- Youth Masks Distribution
October 8, 2020
October 5, 2020
- Extension to File School Security and Safety Plan with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)
- Local Health Department Directory
October 1, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 16
- Launch of 5th Annual Fox 61 Student News Program
- K-12 Cybersecurity a Significant Issue Amidst Pandemic & Virtual Learning
- Letter from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
- Everybody Learns: Cable Internet Updates
September 28, 2020
- General Guidance for Youth and Amateur Sport Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic
- CSDE, CAPSS, AFT CT and CEA Statement on Importance of Effective Communication and Collaboration for Best Outcomes
September 25, 2020
- SEL Survey Reminder
- College Readiness for High School Seniors
- Assessing Child Abuse/Neglect in a Remote Environment
- Unpaid Experiential Learning Program Continuation
- Certification of Mandated Reporter Training
September 21, 2020
- Mock Election Opportunity for 11th and 12th Grade Students
- Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
September 17, 2020
High-priority communications
Routine communications
September 16, 2020
September 11, 2020
- Cyberattacks on schools in Connecticut
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 15: Connecting with Community Mental Health Providers to Support Schools, Students, and Families
September 10, 2020
September 9, 2020
- Waivers to extend flexibilities for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through December 31, 2020
- Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- New Finance Reports on EdSight
September 4, 2020
- Update on Facial Coverings (see question 12) - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Reopening Public Schools, Volume 3
- Updated Guidance Regarding IDEA Eligibility Until Age 22 (A.R. v. CT State Board of Education)
- Return to Learning Playlist
- Tracking Attendance on Remote Days for State Reporting
- Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- New Data Collections to Support Student Engagement
- Hybrid and Remote Instruction
September 2, 2020
September 1, 2020
August 31, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 28, 2020
- 2020-21 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (ED021)
- Reimbursement of 2019-20 Health Services for Children in Nonprofit Private Schools (ED017)
August 27, 2020
Addendums to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 9: Contact Tracing Scenarios in Schools
- Addendum 10: Reframing and Reopening School Discipline Amidst COVID-19 Guidance
August 26, 2020
August 25, 2020
- Healthy Schools Start with Healthy Adults
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 14
- Hackers Eye Students Returning to Virtual Classes as Easy Targets
August 24, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 8: Fire and School Safety During COVID-19
August 21, 2020
August 20, 2020
- CT School Learning Model Indicators
- Free Yale University and CSDE Science of Well-Being Livestream Event for CT Students and Families
August 18, 2020
- Certification alerts: Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements for the 2020–21 School Year; Emergency Pathways to Temporary Special Education Authorizations for Para-Educators; ED2020 Form – Application for Temporary Emergency Authorizations
August 14, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 13, 2020
- Weekly update of indicators of COVID-19 community spread for schools
- Drinking Water Guidance for School and Childcare Facilities When Re-Opening After Extended Closures
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 12
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 13
August 12, 2020
- State Board of Education Actions
- FDA Warning – Hand Sanitizers
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 11, 2020
- Flexibilities for Implementing the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 for the 2020-2021 School Year
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Reopening Public Schools K-12, Volume 2
August 7, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 4, 2020
August 3, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 4: Interim Guidance for Decision-Making Regarding the Use of In-Person, Hybrid (Blended), or Remote Learning Models
- Flexible Staffing
- Domestic Violence Services and Resources for Students, Parents/Guardians and the School Community
July 31, 2020
- Educator Evaluation and Support Plan 2020-21 School Year
- OEC - Child Care Referral Assistance for Board of Education Employees
- OEC Provider Signage Health Screening Protocol
- OEC Provider Signage Keeping Us All Safe
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- Cuidémonos Entre Todus (Spanish)
- OEC Provider Signage Stop Do You Feel Sick
- Residency Verification of Students Attending Interdistrict Choice Programs
July 30, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
July 29, 2020
Addendums to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 1: Temporarily Opting into Voluntary Remote Learning Due to COVID-19 (Memo previously sent via COVID-19 Update on July 23)
- Addendum 2: COVID Guidance and Considerations for Preschool Located in Public Schools
- Addendum 3: Fall Reopening Resource Document for Students with High Needs
July 24, 2020
July 23, 2020
- Temporarily Opting Into Voluntary Remote Learning Due to COVID-19
- DPH Guidance for School Systems for the Operation of Central and non-Central Ventilation Systems during the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 22, 2020
- Free K-12 Model Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning
- National Comprehensive Center Returning to School Toolkit for Principals
July 21, 2020
- Clarified Expectations for Connecticut School District Reopening Plans
- CSDE Reopen Schools Support Team 2020
July 17, 2020
July 16, 2020
- LAS Links Results Available on EdSight
- Promoting Financial Literacy in Middle School Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Webinar Series - Discussions on Equity and Anti-Racism
July 13, 2020
July 8, 2020
July 1, 2020
June 30, 2020
June 29, 2020
- Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together / Adaptar, Avanzar, Alcanzar: El Plan de Connecticut para Aprender y Crecer Juntos
June 25, 2020
June 19, 2020
- Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) Application for Funds
- IDEA Eligibility Extended Until Age 22
- Fall Immunization and Health Assessment Requirements: Fall 2020
June 18, 2020
June 15, 2020
June 12, 2020
June 10, 2020
- Bulk Purchasing of PPE for District
- Joint OEC/CSDE Memo: Transitioning to Kindergarten During a Public Health Emergency
- State Student Advisory Council on Education 2019-2020 Research Presentation on School Climate and Student Voice - CT State Board of Education Meeting - June 3, 2020
June 8, 2020
June 5, 2020
- Guidance Regarding Students Exiting Special Education Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Recommendations for a Supportive and Inclusive Registration System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CARES Act Funding: Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments
- 2021 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award nomination deadline extended to Friday, July 10, 2020
June 3, 2020
- CSDE and Office of Early Childhood Joint Letter – Staffed Family Child Care Networks
- Post-Retirement Reemployment for Educators
- CT Department of Transportation – Poster Contest for Keeping Buses Safe
June 2, 2020
- Rules for operating Summer School during COVID19
- Preparing for a Safe Return to Classroom Learning - Summer School Opening Plan
May 27, 2020
- Secure videoconferencing for schools from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 9
May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020
- Increased Access to Internet Coverage for Connecticut Residents
- Updates to Performance Office Data Collections Timely/Accurate Calendar
May 15, 2020
May 14, 2020
- Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives $111 Million in Coronavirus Relief Aid for Schools
- Learn from Home Task Force Update/Request
May 13, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 7
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 8
May 11, 2020
- Lt. Governor Bysiewicz launches COVID-19 coding computing challenge for 3-12 graders
- Resource for families: The Three Rs of Learning from Home: Routines, Relationships, Reassurance
May 6, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 6
- Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program: Student Address Data Collection
May 4, 2020
- A New Era in Educational Access and Advocacy – Position Statement
- State Level Priorities: Sustaining Local School District Capacity & Providing Equity and Access to a High Quality Education for All Children
May 1, 2020
- Today’s Students are Tomorrow’s Workforce
- Resources to Support Student Learning During School Closures Due to COVID-19 Vol. 4
- New “Talk It Out Line” helps with stress from caring for children during the COVID-19 crisis
April 29, 2020
- Completion of Teacher Negotiations Act Submission (formerly the ED003)
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 5
- Scholastic Education: Building Powerful Partnerships With Families Webinar Series
April 27, 2020
April 24, 2020
- Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Update #1
- Yale Child Study Center & Scholastic Collaborative's First Aid for Feelings free resource; Dav Pilkey's Dog Man book series & Scholastic Partnership
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 4
April 23, 2020
April 22, 2020
- Federal CARES Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 3
April 21, 2020
April 17, 2020
April 15, 2020
- Learning at a Distance: Journeys of Connecticut Schools Three-part Live Webinar Series
- Temporary Flexibilities for Termination Processes - 45 Day Extension to Hearing Timeline
April 14, 2020
- CARES Act Summary and Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Executive Order 7R
- Pearson Remote Learning Resources for Teachers, Students & Parents: Math Resources; K-8 Math Resources; K-12 Literacy Resources;
- Volume 3: Resources to Support Distance Learning During School Closures Due to COVID-19
April 13, 2020
April 9, 2020
- Attendance Guidance and Ensuring Student Engagement during School Class Cancelations Due to COVID-19
April 8, 2020
April 7, 2020
- Grading, Graduation Requirements, and Prescribed Courses of Study
- Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other Student Privacy Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 6, 2020
- Due Process Activities under IDEA during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Teacher of the Year and Paraeducator of the Year Information
- Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7R Regarding School Board Funding, Employees, and Contractors
- High-Quality Distance Learning Resources for English Learners
April 3, 2020
April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Considerations for Distribution of Emergency Meals and Educational Materials/Supplies
- CSDE’s Partners in Education
- Continuidad de Oportunidades Educativas y Educación Especial durante la Pandemia de COVID-19
March 31, 2020
- Continued Educational Opportunities and Approved Private Special Education Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Volume 2: Resources to Support Distance Learning During School Closures Due to COVID-19
March 30, 2020
- CSDE launches Professional Learning Series for Districts and Professional Support Series for Families
March 27, 2020
March 26, 2020
- CSDE Financial FAQ
- SERC: SLD/Dyslexia Free Online Modules and Courses
- American School Counselor Association: Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown; the School Counselor and Virtual School Counseling
- Temporary Extension of Educator Certificates and Coaching Permits
March 25, 2020
March 24, 2020
- Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Request for Personal Protective Equipment and Donation Form
March 23, 2020
- Urging States to Continue Educating Students with Disabilities, Secretary DeVos Publishes New Resource on Accessibility and Distance Learning Options
- Additional Resources:
- Mathematics Resources for Educators to Support Distance Learning
- Resources for Parents and Guardians to Support Distance Learning in Mathematics
- Tools and Resources for English Learners
- Temporary Flexibilities - Student Data Privacy Act (addresses contracting with technology vendors)
- Superintendent Q&A for the Commissioner
- Additional Resources:
- Connecticut Federal Assessment and Accountability Waiver
- Notice of Public Comment: If you would like to comment on CSDE’s waiver request as stated in the letter above, titled “Connecticut Federal Assessment and Accountability Waiver,” please email your comment to eseawaiver@ct.gov before Friday, April 10, 2020.
March 19, 2020
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March 16, 2020
March 13, 2020
March 11, 2020
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February 6, 2020