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.

Subgrants and Other Federal Programs

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, authorizes State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to award subgrants to local education agencies (LEAs). These include:

School Improvement Grants

School Improvement Grants (SIG) are authorized under section 1003(g) of Title I of ESEA, as amended by ESSA. They are targeted for LEAs that demonstrate the greatest need for the funds and the strongest commitment to use the funds to substantially raise the achievement of students in their lowest-performing schools. For more information, visit School Improvement Grants (CT.gov) or contact Amanda.Baksa@ct.gov. 

Title II Part A

According to SEC. 2001. [20 U.S.C. 6601], the purpose of Title II subgrants are to:

  • increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards.
  • improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
  • increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools
  • provide all students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

For more information, visit Title II Part A or contact Title II Program Manager james.dargati@ct.gov.

Title III

Section 3102 [20 U.S.C. 6812], or Title III,  is designed to support English Learners/Multilingual Learners (EL/ML), including immigrant children and youth. In summary, goals of these programs are:

  • To ensure English Learners/Multilingual Learners (EL/ML) attain English proficiency and meet challenging state academic standards.
  • To assist teachers, principals, and other educational leaders in establishing effective language instruction programs.
  • To promote participation of parents, families, and communities.

For more information, visit the English learner/Multilingual learner (EL/ML) (ct.gov) page on the CSDE portal or contact English Learner/ Multilingual Learner (EL/ML) Consultant Dr. Megan Alubicki Flick at megan.alubicki@ct.gov.