Archive 2019-20
June 2020
June 30, 2020
June 29, 2020
- Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together / Adaptar, Avanzar, Alcanzar: El Plan de Connecticut para Aprender y Crecer Juntos
- 2018-19 Per Pupil Expenditures
June 25, 2020
June 19, 2020
- Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) Application for Funds
- IDEA Eligibility Extended Until Age 22
- Fall Immunization and Health Assessment Requirements: Fall 2020
June 18, 2020
June 15, 2020
June 12, 2020
June 10, 2020
- Bulk Purchasing of PPE for District
- Joint OEC/CSDE Memo: Transitioning to Kindergarten During a Public Health Emergency
- State Student Advisory Council on Education 2019-2020 Research Presentation on School Climate and Student Voice - CT State Board of Education Meeting - June 3, 2020
June 8, 2020
June 5, 2020
- Guidance Regarding Students Exiting Special Education Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Recommendations for a Supportive and Inclusive Registration System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CARES Act Funding: Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments
- 2021 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award nomination deadline extended to Friday, July 10, 2020
June 3, 2020
- CSDE and Office of Early Childhood Joint Letter – Staffed Family Child Care Networks
- Post-Retirement Reemployment for Educators
- CT Department of Transportation – Poster Contest for Keeping Buses Safe
June 2, 2020
- Rules for operating Summer School during COVID19
- Preparing for a Safe Return to Classroom Learning - Summer School Opening Plan
May 2020
May 27, 2020
- Secure videoconferencing for schools from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 9
May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020
- Increased Access to Internet Coverage for Connecticut Residents
- Updates to Performance Office Data Collections Timely/Accurate Calendar
May 15, 2020
May 14, 2020
- Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives $111 Million in Coronavirus Relief Aid for Schools
- Learn from Home Task Force Update/Request
May 13, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 7
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 8
May 11, 2020
- Lt. Governor Bysiewicz launches COVID-19 coding computing challenge for 3-12 graders
- Resource for families: The Three Rs of Learning from Home: Routines, Relationships, Reassurance
May 6, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 6
- Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program: Student Address Data Collection
May 5, 2020
May 4, 2020
- A New Era in Educational Access and Advocacy – Position Statement
- State Level Priorities: Sustaining Local School District Capacity & Providing Equity and Access to a High Quality Education for All Children
May 1, 2020
- Today’s Students are Tomorrow’s Workforce
- Resources to Support Student Learning During School Closures Due to COVID-19 Vol. 4
- New “Talk It Out Line” helps with stress from caring for children during the COVID-19 crisis
April 2020
April 29, 2020
- Completion of Teacher Negotiations Act Submission (formerly the ED003)
- Professional Support Series for Districts flier - Series 5
- Scholastic Education: Building Powerful Partnerships With Families Webinar Series
April 27, 2020
April 24, 2020
- Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Update #1
- Yale Child Study Center & Scholastic Collaborative's First Aid for Feelings free resource; Dav Pilkey's Dog Man book series & Scholastic Partnership
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 4
April 23, 2020
April 22, 2020
- Federal CARES Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 3
April 21, 2020
April 17, 2020
- 2021 Connecticut Teacher of the Year program
- 2020 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Application
April 15, 2020
- Learning at a Distance: Journeys of Connecticut Schools Three-part Live Webinar Series
- Temporary Flexibilities for Termination Processes - 45 Day Extension to Hearing Timeline
April 14, 2020
- CARES Act Summary and Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Executive Order 7R
- Pearson Remote Learning Resources for Teachers, Students & Parents: Math Resources; K-8 Math Resources; K-12 Literacy Resources;
- Volume 3: Resources to Support Distance Learning During School Closures Due to COVID-19
April 13, 2020
April 9, 2020
- Attendance Guidance and Ensuring Student Engagement during School Class Cancelations Due to COVID-19
April 8, 2020
April 7, 2020
- Grading, Graduation Requirements, and Prescribed Courses of Study
- Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other Student Privacy Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Designation of Certification Shortage Areas, 2020-21 School Year
April 6, 2020
- Due Process Activities under IDEA during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Teacher of the Year and Paraeducator of the Year Information
- Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7R Regarding School Board Funding, Employees, and Contractors
- High-Quality Distance Learning Resources for English Learners
April 3, 2020
April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Considerations for Distribution of Emergency Meals and Educational Materials/Supplies
- CSDE’s Partners in Education
- Continuidad de Oportunidades Educativas y Educación Especial durante la Pandemia de COVID-19
March 2020
March 31, 2020
- Continued Educational Opportunities and Approved Private Special Education Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Volume 2: Resources to Support Distance Learning During School Closures Due to COVID-19
March 30, 2020
- CSDE launches Professional Learning Series for Districts and Professional Support Series for Families
March 27, 2020
March 26, 2020
- CSDE Financial FAQ
- SERC: SLD/Dyslexia Free Online Modules and Courses
- American School Counselor Association: Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown; the School Counselor and Virtual School Counseling
- Temporary Extension of Educator Certificates and Coaching Permits
March 25, 2020
March 24, 2020
- Continued Educational Opportunities and Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Request for Personal Protective Equipment and Donation Form
March 23, 2020
- Urging States to Continue Educating Students with Disabilities, Secretary DeVos Publishes New Resource on Accessibility and Distance Learning Options
- Additional Resources:
- Mathematics Resources for Educators to Support Distance Learning
- Resources for Parents and Guardians to Support Distance Learning in Mathematics
- Tools and Resources for English Learners
- Temporary Flexibilities - Student Data Privacy Act (addresses contracting with technology vendors)
- Superintendent Q&A for the Commissioner
- Additional Resources:
- Connecticut Federal Assessment and Accountability Waiver
- Notice of Public Comment: If you would like to comment on CSDE’s waiver request as stated in the letter above, titled “Connecticut Federal Assessment and Accountability Waiver,” please email your comment to eseawaiver@ct.gov before Friday, April 10, 2020.
March 19, 2020
March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
March 13, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 10, 2020
March 9, 2020
March 5, 2020
February 2020
February 27, 2020
February 26, 2020
- Connecticut Summative Assessment Calendar for 2020-21 and Connecticut SAT School Day Digital Transition
- 2019-20 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (ED021)
February 24, 2020
February 6, 2020
February 5, 2020
January 2020
- Connecticut Troops to Teachers program (January 15, 2020)
- Application for State Adult Education Funds for 2020-21: Funding and Application Procedures (January 30, 2020)
- 2020-21 Indirect Cost Proposals (January 8, 2020)
December 2019
Guidance for Connecticut school districts: Enrollment process and practice request for internet and website review (December 2, 2019)
- Attachments:
Student recruitment for Choice Programs (December 2, 2019)
November 2019
- Guidance Related to Special Education Services and Section 504 Plans for Students at Interdistrict Magnet Schools (November 20, 2019)
- 2018-19 Independent Accountant’s Report for Local and Regional School Districts (November 4, 2019)
- Justification for School Districts Exceeding the 1.0 Percent Threshold for Students Participating in the Alternate Assessment in 2018-19 (November 1, 2019)
- Summer Melt Research Study – High school participation is strongly encouraged (November 1, 2019)
October 2019
- Superintendent Memo on Hiring and Professional Standards for School Nutrition Program Directors (October 22, 2019)
- Dangers of E-cigarettes and Changes of the Connecticut Tobacco Statutes (October 11, 2019)
- Identification of Designated Agents for the Certificate of Age Form ED-301 (Working Papers) for the 2019-20 School Year (October 1, 2019)
September 2019
- TEAM Program updates (September 6, 2019)
- Updated assignment codes for EDS (September 6, 2019)
August 2019
- Reimbursement of 2018-19 Health Services for Children in Nonprofit Private Schools (August 21, 2019)
- 2019-20 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant (August 21, 2019)
- Applying sunscreen in schools by students (August 6, 2019)
- 2019-20 Minimum Budget Requirement (August 5, 2019)
July 2019
- Racial composition statistics for Connecticut Public Schools 2018-19 (July 29, 2019)
- 2018-19 Education Financial System, EFS 2018-19 revisions (July 19, 2019)
- Summary of education-related legislation enacted in the 2019 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly (July 16, 2019)
- Lexile and Quantile Measures (July 15, 2019)
- Family engagement high-impact practice — sharing data with families (July 8, 2019)