Connecticut State Department of Education

K-12 Education

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  • Open Choice Programs

    The Open Choice program allows urban students to attend public schools in nearby suburban towns.

  • Agricultural Science and Technology (ASTE)

    Agricultural Science and Technology Education (ASTE) programs serve secondary students in full- and shared- time programs. ASTE programs prepare students for college and careers in animal science, agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, aquaculture, biotechnology, food science, marine technology, natural resources, and plant science.

  • Public School Choice In Connecticut 

    Information on the five different types of public school choices available statewide.

  • Connecticut Standards for Remote Learning Grades 9-12

    These standards are designed to assist local and regional boards of education in the development of their local remote learning programs.

  • Magnet Schools

    School Choice programs and interdistrict magnet schools are designed to attract students from different school districts to learn together in settings that offer unique, high-quality, themed educational opportunities.

  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers

    Supporting community learning centers through professional development, training and networking opportunities for schools, community based organizations and after school programs, these programs provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, as well as literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.