Welcome to the Academic Office

The Academic Office of the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) supports its school districts with the development of rigorous and relevant curriculum, PK-12. Curriculum development takes place at the district level through meaningful, ongoing, data-informed discussions involving districtwide educators. Supporting district-based curriculum development, the CSDE provides resources that include frameworks with standards and grade-level expectations, templates for curriculum, and sample lessons and assessments. State-provided professional development, supplementary resources, and Teaching and Learning staff are also available to assist.

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Teaching and Learning for all subjects

Standards for Curricula Alignment

Design rigorous, relevant PK-12 curriculum through frameworks and standards.

Explore curriculum standards

• High quality curriculum
  Resources to develop, implement, elevate, and improve curriculum.
• Instructional design
  Guidance, tools, templates and professional learning to support high quality instruction.
• Summer learning
  Learning challenges and engaging options across many subjects.
• Sensible assessment
  Support student learning with formative, interim, and summative assessments.

Career and Technical Education

CTE programs

CTE provides students with technical skills and hands-on training needed for high-wage, in-demand careers across 14 career clusters.

Explore CTE resources

• Connecticut Career Pathways and CTE Framework
  Explore Connecticut's 14 career clusters, career pathways, and programs of study.
• Perkins V
  Browse the Perkins V state plan and implementation resources.
• Work-based learning
  Explore internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities for students.

Adult Education

GED transcript

Get an official copy of your GED transcript or have a transcript sent.

View the GED transcript request form

• Adult education programs
  View documents, forms, and contact information.
• Get your GED
  Learn about how to apply, eligibility, fees, and more for a GED.
• Service directory
  Browse the provider directory of adult education programs.

Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success

Explore the Center

Learn about the Center’s work to ensure that all Connecticut students read at or above grade level independently and proficiently by the end of third grade.

View the Center's homepage

• Literacy System Components
  Delve into the interconnected elements of a coherent literacy system.
• From Research to Practice
  Learn how districts around the state are transforming their schools through evidence-aligned literacy practices.
• Engaging Families and Communities
  Develop productive partnerships with these resources.

English learner/Multilingual learner

ESL and bilingual education

Empower language development and academic success through instructional strategies.

Browse EL/ML resources

• Know your rights
  Review the rights guaranteed to parents and guardians of EL/ML students.
• Identification tools
  View flowcharts, home language surveys, and parent notification templates.
• CELP standards
  Access training materials designed for professional development.

Federal programs under ESSA

Title I, Part A

Secure equitable, high-quality education through federal funding and accountability.

Learn about Title I, Part A

• SWP and TAP
  Review Schoolwide Program (SWP) and Targeted Assistance Program (TAP) models.
• Planning tools
  Identify program planning tools for your school or district.
• Federal grants
  Browse the Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; and Title V, Part B federal programs.

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