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• Apply to a School Choice Program

  The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) commitment to public school choice is evident in the different types of public school choice programming available statewide.

• Bilingual Education Programs

  Statutory requirements for educating English Language Learners (ELLs) not served in required programs of bilingual education.

• Bullying and Harassment

  Bullying cannot be a rite of passage in our nation’s schools. Instead, our schools must be safe and nurturing environments that promote learning and full participation by all students.

• Charter Schools

  Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are run independently of the school district and may also have a specialized focus. Charters are granted by the State Board of Education and schools may enroll students in Grades PK-12 as established in their charters.

• Comprehensive Health Services and Sexual Health Services

  Guidance and resources for increase adolescents' access to comprehensive health services and sexual health services.

• Comprehensive School Counseling and College/Career and Citizen-Ready

  Guidance and resources for school counseling.

• Comprehensive School Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating a planned, sequential school health education program.

• Connecticut School Choice

  The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) commitment to public school choice is evident in the five different types of public school choice programming available statewide.

• Educational Opportunities for Military Families

  Military families, like all families, want the highest quality education for their children, especially during times of relocation and deployment. Connecticut belongs to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children (the Compact).

• English learner/Multilingual learner (EL/ML)

  English learner/Multilingual learner main page with position statement, Guidelines for Administrators, Seal of Biliteracy information and additional resources.

• Exemplary Sexual Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating an Exemplary Sexual Health Education (ESHE), which is a systematic, evidence-informed approach to sexual health education.

• Explore Your Choices

  Connecticut public school choice programs are an opportunity to raise student achievement and reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Explore your choices by finding a school or district program.

• Healthy School Communities for Successful Students Partnership (Health Education)

  Information on the Connecticut State Department of Education’s grant to increase the capacity of states and local school districts to implement policies and practices in the area of sexual health that improve students’ health and academic outcomes.

• Homeless Education

  The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires all school districts to ensure access to public education for children and youth experiencing homelessness and ensure success in school once enrolled.

• Matoneo y Acoso en Connecticut

  Guía para padres y tutores