K-12 Education

Connecticut students can learn through student-centered pathways that ensure college and career readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mastery-Based Learning

Mastery-based learning refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating that they have learned the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn as they progress through their education.

How Does Mastery-Based Learning Work?

With mastery-based learning, all students must demonstrate what they have learned before moving on. Before students can pass a course, move on to the next grade level, or graduate, they must demonstrate that they have mastered the skills and knowledge they were expected to learn.

Mastery-Based Learning Resource Center

This website is designed to support local school districts that choose to implement Mastery-Based Learning, as well as families and community partners who want to learn more about this model.

Resources for Schools and Educators

The information below will help get you started on your journey learning about MBL in Connecticut.

Information and Technology Literacy

Information and Technology Literacy subsumes what traditionally has been associated with library media, audiovisual, computer and other educational technology programs.

Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success

Pursuant to Public Act No. 21-2 sec. 402 (8c), The Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success shall be under the direction of a director who shall consult with the Reading Leadership Implementation Council.

Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, and Media Literacy Advisory Council

The council shall provide recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding (1) best practices relating to instruction in digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy, and (2) methods of instructing students to safely, ethically, responsibly and effectively use media and technology resources.

Title I, Part A

Title I, Part A is the U.S. Department of Education’s largest K-12 grant program. The CSDE supports local school districts in using their Title I funds to improve student outcomes.

Academic Office

Home page of the State Department of Education's Academic Office

College Opportunities

Find information and links to college opportunities

Women and Girls in STEM

Educational materials to encourage women and girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related career pathways.

Reading Leadership Implementation Council

The Reading Leadership Implementation Council shall develop and publish annual goals for the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success.

Educator Literacy Competencies

Child Nutrition Programs

Information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Afterschool Snack Program (ASP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Special Milk Program (SMP), and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the NSLP.