Families and Community

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• 21st Century Community Learning Centers

  Supporting community learning centers through professional development, training and networking opportunities for schools, community based organizations and after school programs, these programs provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, as well as literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

• Afterschool Programs

  Afterschool programs provide academic enrichment (such as hands-on science or technology programs) and activities to support student learning and development.

• Apply to a School Choice Program

  The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) commitment to public school choice is evident in the different types of public school choice programming available statewide.

• Bullying and Harassment

  Bullying cannot be a rite of passage in our nation’s schools. Instead, our schools must be safe and nurturing environments that promote learning and full participation by all students.

• Charter Schools

  Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are run independently of the school district and may also have a specialized focus. Charters are granted by the State Board of Education and schools may enroll students in Grades PK-12 as established in their charters.

• Chronic Absence

  Good attendance is essential to student achievement! Research shows that absences add up and that good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation. Whereas, chronic absence and truancy can be lead to school drop-out, academic failure and juvenile delinquency. By removing barriers to attendance, districts, schools and community partners can improve attendance.

• Commissioner's Roundtable for Family and Community Engagement in Education

  The purpose of the Commissioner's Roundtable for Family and Community Engagement in Education (Commissioner's Roundtable) is to advise the Commissioner of Education regarding policy and programmatic priorities to improve outcomes for all students and advance the State Board of Education's comprehensive plan for equity and excellence in Connecticut schools.

• Comprehensive Health Services and Sexual Health Services

  Guidance and resources for increase adolescents' access to comprehensive health services and sexual health services.

• Comprehensive School Counseling and College/Career and Citizen-Ready

  Guidance and resources for school counseling.

• Comprehensive School Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating a planned, sequential school health education program.

• Connecticut School Choice

  The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) commitment to public school choice is evident in the five different types of public school choice programming available statewide.

• Connecticut Stronger Connections Grant Program

  Connecticut's Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) Program supports high-need school districts with funding to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments; foster a sense of belonging and engagement in school; and improve academic outcomes and reduce violence and disciplinary actions.

• Educational Opportunities for Military Families

  Military families, like all families, want the highest quality education for their children, especially during times of relocation and deployment. Connecticut belongs to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children (the Compact).

• Exemplary Sexual Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating an Exemplary Sexual Health Education (ESHE), which is a systematic, evidence-informed approach to sexual health education.

• Explore Your Choices

  Connecticut public school choice programs are an opportunity to raise student achievement and reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Explore your choices by finding a school or district program.