Archive 2020-21
June 2021
June 24, 2021
- Let Families Know: Hundreds of Affordable Summer Enrichment Programs Available Across CT
- Update: Reimagining Schools July Webinar Series
June 21, 2021
June 17, 2021
- Monitoring ARP ESSER Evidenced Based Interventions
- Reminder - Future of Tech Commission Town Hall: A Public Discussion on Advancing Innovations in Education
- State Student Advisory Council on Education Presentations
June 14, 2021
- ARP ESSER Maintenance of Equity FAQ
- Future of Tech Commission Town Hall: A Public Discussion on Advancing Innovations in Education
- Summer enrichment and recreational opportunities:
June 10, 2021
June 9, 2021
June 8, 2021
- Save the Date: Commissioner's Back-to-School Meeting - August 11, 2021, 9 a.m., A.I. Prince Technical HS, Hartford
June 7, 2021
June 3, 2021
June 1, 2021
- Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) School COVID-19 Screening Testing Program
- Revised: Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Summer Enrichment Programs Awarded
- Five-Year Federal After School Grant Program Funding Announcement
- NEW CSDE Summer Learning Challenges
May 2021
May 27, 2021
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Newly Released! AccelerateCT: Connecticut’s Framework for Accelerating Educational Opportunity and Access
- 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
May 25, 2021
May 24, 2021
May 21, 2021
- Operation of Summer School and Other Enrichment Programs
- School District Outdoor Events and End-of-Year Activities
- Updated Mask Order from DPH
- Universal Mask Policies in School Buildings
- Update to CSBE’s Culturally Responsive Position Statement
May 17, 2021
- CSDE Seeking Input to Inform State ARP ESSER Plan
- Educators Rising – FREE – Summer Professional Development for Administrators & Teacher Leaders
May 13, 2021
- Confronting COVID-19-Related Harassment in Schools
- Pfizer Vaccine Recommended for Children Ages 12-15: Survey Response Requested
May 11, 2021
- CSDE/DPH Memo: Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) School COVID Screening Testing Program Spring 2021
- English Learners – District Tools and Guidance Superintendent Memo
- Enrollment of Newcomers - Alignment of Academic Credentials
- 2021-22 Strengthening Career and Technical Education Intent to Apply
- Monthly Student Attendance Data and Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Benefits
- Rigorous Coursework Letters: UPDATE
- Emergency Broadband Benefit
May 10, 2021
- American Rescue Plan funding update
April 2021
April 29, 2021
April 28, 2021
- Summer Learning and Enrichment Opportunities Provided Through the American Rescue Plan Act
- Interim Guidance for Remote Learning, 2021-2022 School Year
April 27, 2021
- Summer Enrichment Program Applications
- 2022 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program
- 2022 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Application
April 20, 2021
April 15, 2021
- Updated “Finish Strong” Document
- Designation of Certification Shortage Areas, 2021-22 School Year
- Profile and Performance Reports (PPR) for 2019-20
- Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program
April 12, 2021
April 9, 2021
April 8, 2021
- Connecticut Accountability Waiver Request Approved
- Evidence-Based Practice Guides
- DESPP Announces Two Competitive Grant Programs
April 5, 2021
April 1, 2021
- 2020-21 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (Form ED021)
- The State of K-12 Cybersecurity 2020 Year in Review
March 2021
March 30, 2021
- Family and School Teamwork to Finish Strong
- New Partnership Announced to Launch Statewide K-12 Social-Emotional Learning Assessment System
- Updated Sport Activities Guidance
- Vaccine Update
March 25, 2021
- ESSER II Application Update
- 2021-22 Concussion and Head Injury Annual Review for Coaches
- CareerConn 2021: Free Virtual Career School Fair on March 31, 2021
- Reminder: Lt. Governor's Coding Challenge
March 18, 2021
March 15, 2021
March 11, 2021
- 7 Ways CSDE is Leading Social-Emotional Learning
- Charter Schools Best Practices Annual Report
- Perspectives from the Field - Building Capacity for Technology Integration
March 8, 2021
- Vaccination Update
- College & Career Readiness at the CSDE
- 2021 Teacher-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony Rescheduled for October 20, 2021
March 4, 2021
- ESSER II Application
- Revised Addendum 7: COVID-19 Reopening Considerations for Connecticut K–12 Music Programs
- Promoting Financial Literacy in Middle School Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification New District Email Address: SDEdistrict.cert@ct.gov (Superintendents and LEA Human Resource personnel only)
March 3, 2021
- Governor Lamont Announces Appointment of Charlene Russell-Tucker as Acting State Education Commissioner
- Acting Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker Letter to Superintendents
March 1, 2021
- Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification New District Email Address: SDEdistrict.cert@ct.gov (Superintendents and LEA Human Resource personnel only)
- Registration Open for K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium
- 2021 SSACE Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award Program
February 2021
February 27, 2021
February 25, 2021
- Celebrate Digital Learning Day: Technology Integration to Support Learning
February 22, 2021
- CoVP Provider Bulletin, Week of February 22, 2021
- CT Participation in NAEP 2021 School Survey
- Free Cloth Mask Order Form - Deadline Extended
- Save the Date! How to Write So Busy People Will Read and Respond: the science of effective communication
February 18, 2021
- ESSER II Application/Needs Assessment; ESSER II Needs Assessment Template
- Guidelines for the Practice of School Psychology
- A Webinar Series for Parents and Families on Supporting Children’s Well-Being and Learning during COVID-19
February 11, 2021
- Monthly Attendance and Weekly Learning Model Data on EdSight
- Save the Date! How to Write So Busy People Will Read and Respond: the science of effective communication
- Joint CISA and CYBER.org Cyber Safety Video Series
- 2021 Worker Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest
February 8, 2021
- Update to Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) Expenditure Timeline
- BinaxNOW COVID Testing + Guidance on Completing Prerequisites
- Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Residents Over 65 Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Starting Thursday, February 11
February 4, 2021
February 1, 2021
- Executive Order No. 9K, Section 8: Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
- Celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2021
January 2021
January 29, 2021
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II (ESSER II) Superintendent Memo
- Statewide ESSER II Priorities
- ESSER II Entitlements
January 28, 2021
- Title IV, Part A Rules Waiver, Public Comment Requested
- 2021-22 State Adult Education Grant
- Free Cloth Mask Order Form
- Lt. Governor Bysiewicz launched the 2021 Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge - "Coding for Good" on January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
- Coronavirus Relief Funds Timeline
- CT’s Colleges and Universities Teaming to Help Students Navigate FAFSA Process, Applications
January 21, 2021
- 6 Ways the CSDE is Working to Keep Schools Open Safely
- CSDE podcast: The Borrowed Classroom - Episode 1: Teaching Concurrent Learners
January 19, 2021
- DPH vaccination update
- Pandemic-Related Transitions: P-3 Contexts
- Information for Parents and Guardians of English Learners
- وزارة التعلیم بولایة كونیتیكت معلومات لآباء و أولیاء متعلمي اللغة الانجلیزیة
- Enfòmasyon pou paran ak gadyen elèv k ap aprann anglè
- Informacje dla rodziców i opiekunów dzieci uczących się języka angielskiego
- Informações para os pais e responsáveis de aprendizes de inglês
- 英语学习者家长及监护人信息
- Información para padres y tutores de estudiantes de inglés
- CT Learning Hub - High quality resources for ALL learners and families available anytime, anywhere
January 17, 2021
January 7, 2021
- Provide Comment on CSDE’s Accountability Flexibility Request
- Update – Professional Support Series – Parent to Parent Conversation
- Also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic
- Announcing New Attendance and Engagement District Supports
January 4, 2021
- Updates – Addendum 5: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut Schools and Addendum 9: Contact Tracing Scenarios in Schools
- Professional Support Series – Parent to Parent Conversation
December 2020
December 21, 2020
- Moving Forward with Contact Tracing Support
- Expanding access to COVID Testing for Educators in CT
- BinaxNOW COVID Testing Survey - response requested
- Updated Travel Advisory
- Encourage Students to Have their Voices Heard through ThoughtExchange – Deadline extended to January 8, 2021
- Kajeet Hotspot Sharing
December 17, 2020
- New CDC/DPH Quarantine Guidance
- Using Federal and State Funds to Support SEL Programs
- English Learner Checklists (ZIP file)
- Connecticut Comprehensive School Counseling Framework
- Items Added to FAQ in Tracking Attendance on Remote Days for State Reporting
- CT FAFSA Completion Challenge
December 14, 2020
- Reimagining Employee Work to Support Students’ Educational Needs
- Updated School COVID Cases Reporting Guidance from DPH
- Cyber Security and the CT Intelligence Center
December 10, 2020
- Free Yale Course for School Staff – Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty and Stress
- Civics-Related Distance Learning Opportunity – Electoral College Ceremony
December 7, 2020
- Reminding Families to Take Advantage of Free Internet Access for Students
- Interdistrict Cooperative Grant Proposals
- Assessment and Accountability in 2020-21
- Encourage Students to Have their Voices Heard through ThoughtExchange
December 3, 2020
- Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 9O – Flexible Staffing
- NEW – Spanish Language Flyer for the Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families: Supporting Children in Remote Learning during COVID-19
- Annual Report on the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion for the 2018-19
- REMINDER: Administration of the Survey on Reading Instruction for K-3 Teachers
- CT Learning Hub and Wide Open School Parent Webinars (Bilingual) Wednesday, December 9, 2020
November 2020
November 30, 2020
- Reminder Regarding FAQ 3, Question 12 – Face Coverings
- Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families: Supporting Children in Remote Learning during COVID-19
- 2021-22 Connecticut SAT School Day
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2021
November 23, 2020
- Reminder: Report All COVID-19 School Cases to DPH
- Remote Instruction Checklist
- CSDE Celebrates Computer Science Week December 7-13
November 19, 2020
- College Upper-class Students Serving as Substitutes; Flexible Staffing Strategies
- Best Practices - Communicating for Understanding - Engaging Families and Communities
- CSDE Newsletter - November 2020 - Subscribe
- CSDE and RESC Alliance Offer Free Blended Learning Professional Learning Modules and Coaching
November 16, 2020
- Suicide Prevention Public Health Alert
- Firearm Safety Guide for Connecticut Schools
- CSDE Priority Standards for Essential Learning Handbook for SY21
November 13, 2020
November 9, 2020
- CSDE Priority Standards for Essential Learning
- State Contracted Testing Locations
- BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Kits
- Updated School Reporting Guidance for COVID-19 Cases (11-6-2020)
- Additional Guidance – Equitable services provision for nonpublic schools eligible for ESSER funding
- Get Connected: Public Awareness Campaign
- DPH, DECD Update Comprehensive Sports Guidance, Recommendations and Sector Rules for Winter Season
November 5, 2020
- Updated Addendum 5: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut Schools
- Suspension of Portfolio Process to Apply for a Waiver of a Planned Program for the Superintendent of Schools Endorsement (#093)
- Reminder: NGSS Interim Block Assessments Available
- National Career Development Month
November 3, 2020
- Reimagining Employee Work to Support Students’ Educational Needs
- African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Curriculum and Course Update
- 2019-20 Education Financial System (EFS) Audit Process
- FAQ Added to Tracking Attendance on Remote Days for State Reporting (page 2)
October 2020
October 29, 2020
- Public Reporting of COVID-19 School Cases
- Internet Safety Training for Spanish Speakers
- Agricultural Science and Technology Education (ASTE) Centers and Animal Care
- Rating Fully Remote Students on the Kindergarten Entrance Inventory (KEI)
- District Contacts Reported on New EdSight Report (select Overview --> Find Staff)
- Performance Matters 2020 Webinar Series Website
October 27, 2020
October 26, 2020
- COVID Relief Fund Reallocation Update
- Administration of the Survey on Reading Instruction for K-3 Teachers
- Information for Parents and Guardians of English Learners
- Complying with the Employees and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
October 22, 2020
Priority Updates:
Routine Updates:
- Child Care Support for School Families
- Nominations for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25-31, 2020
- You're Invited: Onsite Tour of Phoenix Manufacturing - Understanding the Manufacturing Pathway
October 19, 2020
- Performance Matters 2020 Webinar Series
- COVID-19 Testing Locations
- Juvenile Justice Liaisons: Sent on behalf of the Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Providing Comfort to Students during These Stressful Times
October 15, 2020
- Corona Virus Relief Fund Reallocations
- Assessment and Accountability in 2020-21
- BinexNOW
- Working Papers Guidance - Identification of Designated Agent(s) for the Certificate of Age
- Educator Evaluation and Educator Support Plans (EESP)
- Eversource Hardship and Matching Payment Programs for Families
October 13, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 17
- Internet Safety for Parents/Caregivers and Students
- Youth Masks Distribution
October 8, 2020
October 5, 2020
- Extension to File School Security and Safety Plan with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)
- Local Health Department Directory
October 1, 2020
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 16
- Launch of 5th Annual Fox 61 Student News Program
- K-12 Cybersecurity a Significant Issue Amidst Pandemic & Virtual Learning
- Letter from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
- Everybody Learns: Cable Internet Updates
September 2020
September 28, 2020
- General Guidance for Youth and Amateur Sport Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic
- CSDE, CAPSS, AFT CT and CEA Statement on Importance of Effective Communication and Collaboration for Best Outcomes
September 25, 2020
- SEL Survey Reminder
- College Readiness for High School Seniors
- Assessing Child Abuse/Neglect in a Remote Environment
- Unpaid Experiential Learning Program Continuation
- Certification of Mandated Reporter Training
September 21, 2020
- Mock Election Opportunity for 11th and 12th Grade Students
- Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
September 17, 2020
High-priority communications
Routine communications
September 16, 2020
September 11, 2020
- Cyberattacks on schools in Connecticut
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 15: Connecting with Community Mental Health Providers to Support Schools, Students, and Families
September 10, 2020
September 9, 2020
- Waivers to extend flexibilities for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through December 31, 2020
- Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- New Finance Reports on EdSight
September 4, 2020
- Update on Facial Coverings (see question 12) - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Reopening Public Schools, Volume 3
- Updated Guidance Regarding IDEA Eligibility Until Age 22 (A.R. v. CT State Board of Education)
- Return to Learning Playlist
- Tracking Attendance on Remote Days for State Reporting
- Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- New Data Collections to Support Student Engagement
- Hybrid and Remote Instruction
September 2, 2020
September 1, 2020
August 2020
August 31, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 28, 2020
- 2020-21 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application (ED021)
- Reimbursement of 2019-20 Health Services for Children in Nonprofit Private Schools (ED017)
August 27, 2020
Addendums to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 9: Contact Tracing Scenarios in Schools
- Addendum 10: Reframing and Reopening School Discipline Amidst COVID-19 Guidance
August 26, 2020
August 25, 2020
- Healthy Schools Start with Healthy Adults
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 14
- Hackers Eye Students Returning to Virtual Classes as Easy Targets
August 24, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 8: Fire and School Safety During COVID-19
August 21, 2020
August 20, 2020
- CT School Learning Model Indicators
- Free Yale University and CSDE Science of Well-Being Livestream Event for CT Students and Families
August 18, 2020
- Certification alerts: Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements for the 2020–21 School Year; Emergency Pathways to Temporary Special Education Authorizations for Para-Educators; ED2020 Form – Application for Temporary Emergency Authorizations
August 14, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 13, 2020
- Weekly update of indicators of COVID-19 community spread for schools
- Drinking Water Guidance for School and Childcare Facilities When Re-Opening After Extended Closures
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 12
- Professional Support Series for Districts - Series 13
August 12, 2020
- State Board of Education Actions
- FDA Warning – Hand Sanitizers
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 11, 2020
- Flexibilities for Implementing the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 for the 2020-2021 School Year
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Reopening Public Schools K-12, Volume 2
August 7, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
August 4, 2020
August 3, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 4: Interim Guidance for Decision-Making Regarding the Use of In-Person, Hybrid (Blended), or Remote Learning Models
- Flexible Staffing
- Domestic Violence Services and Resources for Students, Parents/Guardians and the School Community
July 2020
July 31, 2020
- Educator Evaluation and Support Plan 2020-21 School Year
- OEC - Child Care Referral Assistance for Board of Education Employees
- OEC Provider Signage Health Screening Protocol
- OEC Provider Signage Keeping Us All Safe
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- Cuidémonos Entre Todus (Spanish)
- OEC Provider Signage Stop Do You Feel Sick
- Residency Verification of Students Attending Interdistrict Choice Programs
July 30, 2020
Addendum to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
July 29, 2020
Addendums to Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
- Addendum 1: Temporarily Opting into Voluntary Remote Learning Due to COVID-19 (Memo previously sent via COVID-19 Update on July 23)
- Addendum 2: COVID Guidance and Considerations for Preschool Located in Public Schools
- Addendum 3: Fall Reopening Resource Document for Students with High Needs
July 24, 2020
July 23, 2020
- Temporarily Opting Into Voluntary Remote Learning Due to COVID-19
- DPH Guidance for School Systems for the Operation of Central and non-Central Ventilation Systems during the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 22, 2020
- Free K-12 Model Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning
- National Comprehensive Center Returning to School Toolkit for Principals
July 21, 2020
- Clarified Expectations for Connecticut School District Reopening Plans
- CSDE Reopen Schools Support Team 2020
- 2019-20 Education Financial System
July 17, 2020
July 16, 2020
- LAS Links Results Available on EdSight
- Promoting Financial Literacy in Middle School Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Webinar Series - Discussions on Equity and Anti-Racism
July 13, 2020
July 8, 2020
July 1, 2020