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.

Build a collaborative system

As critical as it is to elevate literacy instruction throughout a school and district to impact student achievement, it is equally important to build a collaborative system that empowers all stakeholders to effectively communicate and fulfill their roles in the plan. Select an item below to learn about the key components inherent in a collaborative system.

The Leadership Team

An effective literacy leadership team that includes a variety of stakeholders is an essential piece of the collaborative system.

Collective Capacity

A second significant contributor to the effectiveness of a collaborative system is the creation of a culture of collective capacity.

The Master Schedule

A master schedule that prioritizes evidence-aligned literacy ensures that the amount of time devoted to instruction supports both the CT-approved K-3 reading curriculum model or program and the district and school literacy plans.

Consistent Monitoring

Consistent monitoring is important to ensure that the collaborative system is running effectively and the literacy plan is improving student outcomes.