Education

Page 2 of 6

• Science

  The State Board of Education's 2008 position paper on science education calls for an inquiry-based approach to science instruction, which includes hands-on laboratory experiences for all students.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Connecticut School and District Performance

  EdSight is CSDE’s data portal that provides detailed information about schools and districts and offers information on key performance measures that make up Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability System.

  Agency: Department of Education

• A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Connecticut

  The State Department of Education (SDE) provides a guide for parents, guardians and other family members about laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services. These protections, rights, and opportunities will best help students with disabilities reach their full potential.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Social Studies Standards and Resources

  Social studies is the integration of knowledge and human experience for the purpose of citizenship.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC)

  Information, Subcommittees, Recommendations, Minutes, and Agendas for the Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC).

  Agency: Department of Education

• Bilingual Education Programs

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

  Agency: Department of Education

• State Board of Education

  The State Board of Education's role includes guiding and supervising Connecticut's pre-K-12 system. Duties include setting policy, preparing legislation and setting academic standards. Citizens can learn about the board's long-term plans, find meeting dates and read minutes from past meetings.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC)

  Information regarding Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC), minutes, agendas and members.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Educator Evaluation Plans - APSEPs

  State approved educator evaluation and support plans for approved private special education programs.

  Agency: Department of Education

• The Student Learning Goals/Objectives Process

  The process begins before the start of the new school year with the superintendent identifying the instructional priorities for the district, which informs the instructional priorities of each school and thus informs the administrator’s student learning priorities. Teacher then examine their own student data and set goals to address the learning priorities identified by their administrators.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Educator Literacy Competencies

  Agency: Department of Education

• Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative

  Agency: Department of Education

• Meal Patterns for Grades K-12 in School Nutrition Programs

  Guidance on complying with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's meal patterns for grades K-12 in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).

  Agency: Department of Education

• List of Acceptable Foods and Beverages

  A brand-specific list of commercially prepared food products that comply with the Connecticut Nutrition Standards and beverages that comply with the beverage requirements of Section 10-221q of the Connecticut General Statutes.

  Agency: Department of Education

• School Nutrition Programs

  Information and guidance on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's school nutrition programs, including the 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.

  Agency: Department of Education