Connecticut State Department of Education

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

English learner/Multilingual learner

Coaching and Self-Reflection Tool for Competency in Teaching English Learners
Aligned to Connecticut’s CCT Rubric for Effective Teaching, this tool is for professional development and growth as well as guiding observations and discussions.

Connecticut English Language Proficiency (CELP) Standards Training of Trainers
Resources for the CELP Training of Trainers sessions on how to use them in planning and practice.

English learner/Multilingual learner (EL/ML)
Standards and Guidelines for including English learners/Multilingual learners (EL/MLs)