Archive 2022-23
June 2023
June 29, 2023
- Connecticut Summer at the Museum Program
- Connecticut Educator Preparation Program Certification Alert Regarding edTPA (Public Act: 23-159)
June 27, 2023
June 26, 2023
- Summary of Education Cost Sharing and Choice Grant Legislative Changes for FY 2024 & FY25
- High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Competitive Grant Application for Grades 6-9 Mathematics: Read the announcement. View the application. Register for the June webinar. Register for the July webinar. Contact John Scianimanico or Charles Kenyon with questions.
- Reminder: Dual Credit Expansion Grant Due July 17, 2023
- Reminder: June 30 2023 Deadline for the 2024 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Application
- Notice of the Filing of a Petition for a Declaratory Ruling
June 20, 2023
- For questions about CT-SEDS and the Medicaid reimbursement process for eligible students receiving Medicaid-reimbursable services within their IEPs and Section 504 Plans, please email Bryan Klimkiewicz.
June 15, 2023
- Training and informational sessions on the newly approved Connecticut Guidelines for Educator and Leader Evaluation and Support 2023 will be posted on the Educator Evaluation and Support (EES) Council webpage.
- To learn more about the High School-Student Self-Report (HS-SSR) addition to the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) System, email Lisa Anne Williams at Aperture Education or call 915-867-2065.
- Reminder: Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) Individual Student Collection
- Register for the K-8 2023 Summer Intel Math Institute. For questions and more information, read the Intel Math brochure or email Jennifer Michalek.
June 13, 2023
- Questions and communications from school districts regarding current or future school construction project grants should be directed to the newly formed Office of Grants Administration at DAS.GrantsAdministration@ct.gov.
June 9, 2023
June 7, 2023
- Visit Air Now for information about air quality and view the DEMHS website for official forecasts
June 5, 2023
- Professional Learning Opportunity: Implementing African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies in Your High Schools
- 2021-22 Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rates on EdSight
- Arts Access Dashboard Available on EdSight Public
- Fiscal Reports on EdSight Updated with 2021-22 Expenditures
June 1, 2023
- The 2023 Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge
- Important Data Collection: Workforce and Career Readiness Survey
- Free Science of Reading Professional Learning: ReadConn
May 2023
May 30, 2023
May 26, 2023
- ARPA-Right to Read Grant
- Mental Health Day Proclamation: Get Outside and Play for Children’s Mental Health Day
May 22, 2023
- The Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy (ADTLS) Program Reminder
- Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program – IHE Information Sessions
- Dual Credit Opportunities Website Launched
- 2022-23 Racial Imbalance Report
May 18, 2023
- Grant Announcement: Summer Mental Health Supports Grant - $8 Million
- 2023-24 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Intent to Apply
- Educator Evaluation and Support Plan (EESP) Submission; Extending the Flexibilities for Implementing the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 into the 2023-24 School Year
- Governor Lamont Announces Targeted State Investments and Agency Collaboration to Increase School Staffing
May 15, 2023
- On-Track to High School Graduation – Detailed Dashboard Available on EdSight Public
- New EdSight Dashboard on Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Clean School Bus Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
May 11, 2023
- LEAP Home Visiting Trainings Open to All Districts: May 30 and June 7
- Attendance Playbook: Smart Solutions Post Pandemic
- Special Education Aspiring Leaders Academy
May 9, 2023
- CSDE Releases Survey to Local Businesses for the Summer 2023 Digital Backpack for Educators and School Staff
- Physical Fitness Assessment Data Collection Webinar
May 1, 2023
- Dual Credit Expansion Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
- Get Outside and Play for Children’s Mental Health Day
- Action Required: New Contact List for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders in EdSight
April 2023
April 27, 2023
- 2024 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program
- 2024 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Program
April 20, 2023
April 17, 2023
- New Contact List for District Family Engagement Leaders
- Grant Opportunity – Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Gen Z
April 14, 2023
- Update: School Mental Health Specialist Grant Application Deadline Extended
- Annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Reporting
- New Professional Learning Series: Behind the Numbers: From Data to Dashboards
April 10, 2023
- Process to File a Request for an Extension of Time to Implement Connecticut’s Approved Reading Curriculum Models or Programs
- 2021-22 Condition of Education
- Training on Internet Safety for Parents, Teachers, and Child Workers
April 6, 2023
- CSDE Ways Series – 15 Ways CSDE is Supporting Workforce Development and Career Readiness
- $56 Million in Grants to Public Schools for Air Filtration System Upgrades
- $5.5 Million Investment To Grow Dual Credit Offerings in High Schools, Expand Pathways to Postsecondary Readiness
April 4, 2023
- 2021-2022 Report on Student Discipline in Connecticut Public Schools
- Important Changes when Accessing State and Federal Grant Funds
- Financial Literacy and Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month - PD Playlist
- Computer Science Summer Professional Learning
- 2023 Connecticut Fire Academy College Fair – Save the Date!
March 2023
March 23, 2023
- Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Initiative To Strengthen Teacher Recruitment and Retention Efforts
- Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program
March 20, 2023
- Tutoring Provider Identification
- Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements for the 2023–24 School Year
March 17, 2023
March 16, 2023
- Completion of Teacher Negotiations Act Submission (formerly the ED003)
- Charter Schools Best Practices Annual Report 2021-22
- Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Secondary School Program
March 14, 2023
- Summer Enrichment Grant Program
- School Mental Health Specialist (SMHS) Grant
- Designate Your Postsecondary Readiness Lead(s)
- Evidence-based, Scientifically based, Culturally Responsive Literacy Curriculum Models, Programs and Professional Learning
March 9, 2023
- For Superintendent Action: CSDE African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Audit Survey
- CSDE Certification Webinar for Human Resources Staff
- Connecticut’s K-3 Literacy Strategy
March 2, 2023
- You're Invited: The CSDE and TeachRock Partnership Cohort 3
- CT TOY Council Scholarship Opportunities for Teachers of Color
February 2023
February 27, 2023
- On behalf of the Division of Emergency Management - FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Applications Due March 6, 2023
- Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) Individual Student Data Collection Application is Now Open
- Application for State Adult Education Funds for 2023-24: Funding and Application Procedures
- Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award Program
February 17, 2023
February 16, 2023
- Survey on Vacancies in Teaching Endorsements, Special Service Endorsements, and Instructional Paraprofessionals
- 2022-23 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant Application
- CSDE Launches Grades 3-5 Model Math Curricula and 6-8 Model Math Curricula Publisher Alignment Guides
- Profile and Performance Reports (PPR) for 2021-22
February 14, 2023
February 10, 2023
- Governor Lamont Applauds General Assembly for Approving Legislation Extending Free School Meals and Protecting Connecticut’s Fiscal Guardrails
- Connecticut State Department of Education Launches the “No Matter What” Campaign
- On behalf of the ManufactureCT Workforce Development Committee
February 3, 2023
- Approval of Revised Menu of Research-based Grades K-3 Universal Screening Reading Assessments
- Reissued Residency Verification of Students Attending Interdistrict Choice Programs
- Governor Lamont Announces Recipients of School Mental Health Workers Grants
February 2, 2023
- Governor Lamont Launches New Round of School Security Grants
- Honoring Black History and Heritage PD Playlist
- February is CTE Month
January 2023
January 26, 2023
January 23, 2023
- Special Education Excess Cost Grant (SEECG) and One-Time Data Collection for Special Education Costs
January 19, 2023
- CSDE’s Ground-Breaking Research Collaborative Issues New Report Showing Positive Effects of Home Visits on Student Attendance
- OPTIONAL: Customizable Alternative Income Form Template for Districts Not Collecting School Meals Applications
- Ihealth Rapid Antigen Tests Receive Extensions of Expiration
- Schools: Contact Your Nearest CT Regulated Waste Facility to Handle Disposal of Expired COVID-19 Test Kits
January 17, 2023
- Model Enrollment Policy
- 2023-24 State Board of Education Student Member Search
- Connecticut Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
January 9, 2023
- New Year — New Look! CSDE Launches New Bureau of Certification Website
- OCR Releases New Fact Sheet on Title VI Protection from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
- On behalf of the Department of Children and Families: Human Trafficking Prevention Month - January 2023
- On behalf of the CT Department of Motor Vehicles: Annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest
December 2022
December 19, 2022
- Expiring COVID-19 Test Kits: Distribute to school community before holiday break to avoid potentially significant costs related to disposal; order new test kits through DAS contract no. 22PSX0149.
- Reminder: Fund for Teachers Grant Application
December 15, 2022
- 2022 Application Requesting a Waiver of Connecticut Approved K–3 Reading Curriculum Model or Program (Waiver)
- State Summative Assessment Calendar
- Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students
December 13, 2022
December 9, 2022
- CSDE Releases 2021-22 Next Generation Accountability Results
- Hartford Area Regional School Choice Office Live
- Computer Science Education Week
- Interactive Learning Session for Parents and Families on EdSight: December 14, 2022, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
December 1, 2022
November 2022
November 21, 2022
November 17, 2022
- Student Recruitment for Choice Programs and Specialized Schools
- Illuminating Indigenous People, Cultures and Perspectives PD Playlist for Educators
- Session Recording and Handout Available: Financial Aid and the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) for CT State
- Session Recording and Handout Available: Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program
November 14, 2022
- Annual FERPA and PPRA Notice from the U.S. Department of Education
- Remote Learning Commission Report
- Statement on Restraint and Seclusion
November 7, 2022
- E-Learning Series on Attendance & Engagement
- Still Time to Register: Virtual Session on Financial Aid and the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) for CT State
- Still Time to Register: Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program – Website and Webinar
November 2, 2022
- 2021-22 Education Financial System, Special Education Excess Cost Grant System, and Independent Accountant’s Report
- Updated Definition of Attendance
- New CSDE Model Curricula Model Units Connected to Defined Learning Performance Tasks
- Reminder: Change in Superintendent Notification
- To keep our records and distribution lists up-to-date, each local and regional board of education must notify the Commissioner of Education of the appointment of a new superintendent within their respective districts; whether permanent, interim or acting. We ask that you share this reminder with your local boards.
- Statement from Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani
October 2022
October 31, 2022
October 27, 2022
- 2022-2023 American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund - Maintenance of Equity Requirements
- School Mental Health Workers Grant Program - $5 Million
- Virtual Session on Financial Aid and the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) for CT State
October 24, 2022
October 18, 2022
- Update and Reminder: Title IX Roles, Responsibilities and Training Opportunities
- Nominations for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
- Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 10th Anniversary of Hour of Code
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
October 13, 2022
- Increasing Educator Diversity Symposium
- National Manufacturing Month PD Playlist for Educators
- Illuminating Indigenous People, Cultures and Perspectives PD Playlist for Educators
- Digital Citizenship Week PD Playlist
- Solar Decathlon Pathways
October 4, 2022
- CSDE Recruitment for Two Deputy Commissioner Positions
- COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
- Guidelines for Storage and Administration Opioid Antagonists in Schools
- Linking District/School Websites to the Report Cards on EdSight
September 2022
September 29, 2022
- Connecticut Approved K–3 Core Comprehensive Reading Curricula/Programs
- Grades K-3: Universal Screening Reading Assessments Frequently Asked Questions is Available
- Distribution of Pandemic EBT Food Benefits
- Find Contacts Report on EdSight
September 26, 2022
- Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program Information Session – October 11
- CT-SEDS Weekly Office Hours on Zoom:
- Reminder: Confirming Educator Evaluation and Support Option for 2022-23
September 22, 2022
- On Behalf of Eversource: Energy Assistance Programs
- On behalf of New Hampshire Commissioner Frank Edelblut: Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge!
- On behalf of Stepping Stones Museum: KC 2022 Kids Convention
September 19, 2022
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- FAFSA Challenge 2021-22 Awardees and 2022-23 Eligible Schools
September 6, 2022
August 2022
August 25, 2022
- CSDE Releases 2021-22 Student Assessment Data: press release and press conference
- 2022-23 Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation Grant
August 23, 2022
- Update to Residency Verification Guidance for Students Attending Interdistrict Choice Programs
- School Safety and Security Plan Templates for School Year 2022-23
- Family Guides on Suspension and Expulsion
August 18, 2022
- Survey on Vacancies in Teaching Endorsements, Special Service Endorsements, and Instructional Paraprofessionals – Due Wednesday, August 24
- CSDE Launches into A New School Year; Outlines Priorities for 2022-23
- COVID-19 Self-Test Kit Ordering Process Reminder and Update: Each Local Education Agency (LEA) MUST identify one COVID-19 Supply Liaison point of contact to place orders on behalf of the entire district.
- 2022-23 Minimum Budget Requirement (MBR) Form ED012
August 15, 2022
August 11, 2022
- Connecticut State Department of Education Announces Connecticut PK-12 School Staff Appreciation with a Digital Backpack of Discounts
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans
- The CSDE and the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment System (DESSA) Information Session Dates are here!
August 8, 2022
- 2020-21 Expenditures on EdSight; Resource Allocation Review (RAR) Report Public Availability
- Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver Reminder and Update (Shared on Behalf of the U.S. Department of Education)
August 4, 2022
- Access Extended: APEX Learning and Defined Learning - CT Learning Hub Virtual Content Learning Hub
- In Case You Missed It: Commissioner’s Back-to-School Meeting - 8 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037
- School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition (SMART) Funds
- Attachment 1: Questions and Answers: School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition funds for School Year 2022-23
- Attachment 2: School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition Funds List of Eligible School Food Authorities for School Year 2022-23
- Attachment 3: School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition Funds Attestation Statement
August 2, 2022
- Back to School Guidance (press release and press conference)
- Launching into Healthy Learning - Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategies for School, Child Care, and Camps
- Launching into Healthy Learning - Operational Strategies
July 2022
July 21, 2022
- Education Financial System - 2021-22 Filing
- CSDE Career Opportunities
- Connecticut State Department of Education Introduces an Updated Connecticut Learning Hub for the Upcoming 2022-2023 School Year
July 18, 2022
- 10 Things You Can Do to Renew District Curricula this Summer
- Approval of Acadience RAN, aimswebPlus RAN, Amira Learning, mCLASS RAN, and mCLASS Vocabulary Reading Assessments
- Circular Letter Radon System Inspections for Schools
July 14, 2022
- Computer Science EdSight Dashboard (District Preview)
- CHESLA Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program (Press release)
- Now Available in GoOpenCT: African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies
July 7, 2022
- Announcement Regarding Staff Departures: Effective July 22, Deputy Commissioner Desi Nesmith and Division Director Lisa Lamenzo will be resigning from their roles at CSDE to rejoin the Bloomfield Public School System.
- African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Curriculum Update
- NEW - CSDE Releases 6-8 Model Science Curricula
- CSDE Ways Series: 17 Ways CSDE Is Supporting Multilingual Learners: English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese
- District Certification Alert