2024-25 CSDE Focus Areas

These are the seven areas of focus for the Connecticut State Department of Education during the 2024-25 school year:

Recruit and retain

Recruit and retain a diverse workforce of educators while modernizing the certification process

Safe and Healthy

Support a safe and healthy learning environment for students and school staff, with continued attention to addressing their mental health needs

Present and Engaged

Ensure students are physically present in the classroom and actively engaged in learning

Elevate and Support

Elevate curriculum frameworks and curricula, with a continued focus on supporting early literacy

Modernize and Expand

Modernize and expand postsecondary pathways that advance students in careers of their choice while growing Connecticut's workforce

Improve and Increase

Improve outcomes for all students, with a focus on increased access and opportunity for students with disabilities

Strengthen and Promote

Strengthen partnerships with families and communities to promote high-impact practices that make a difference for all students, educators, and families