Education

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• Special Education Updates

  Archived topical special education memoranda, articles from the Bureau of Special Education’s trade periodical, and the state of the art Web-based Bureau Bulletin.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Special Education Publications

  Special education eligibility documents, topic briefs, parent/family resources, and best practices.

  Agency: Department of Education

• School Governance Councils

  School Governance Councils provide an opportunity for Connecticut schools to engage with families and community members in the essential dialogue about student achievement and preparing all students for success.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Student Success Plan

  The Student Success Plan (SSP) is an individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary educational and career goals.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology

  The Commission for Educational Technology is empowered by the General Assembly to envision, coordinate, and oversee the management and successful integration of technology in Connecticut's schools, libraries, colleges and universities.

• CT Higher Education Trust (CHET)

  The Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) program allows parents to save for college at a substantial tax savings. Money deposited in the CHET account is exempt from federal and state income tax until it is withdrawn.

  Agency: Office of the State Treasurer

• ConneCT Kids Programs - KIDS: Summer Planning

  Parents can find summer programs for children, including day and sleep away camps, summer jobs, volunteer opportunities and town programs.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• K-12 Schools

  Search for Connecticut elementary, middle school, high school, regional vocational tech schools and charter schools.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• Summer Programs by Category

  For kids who want a more focused summer, the state has lists of camps that specialize in arts and music, academics, the environment, history, technology and sports.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• ConneCT Kids

  Connecticut's website for children to learn about Connecticut history, people, government, and culture.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• Summer Trips and Fun

  Parents in the mood for seasonal indoor or outdoor activities can find links to museums, places to swim and other destinations.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• Youth Work Programs

  Teens and young adults can search for summer jobs with companies, towns and agencies.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• Camping

  The state provides a list of day, sleep-away and specialty camps that are sports, music, art and science-themed.

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• Special Needs Programs

  Parents can find a list of summer programs throughout the state that serve youngsters with special needs. 

  Agency: ConneCT Kids

• Connecticut Higher Education System Data and Trends Report

  An analysis of the enrollment, financial aid resources, and the effects of grants and scholarship programs on Connecticut college students. The report also answers a series of questions proposed by the General Assembly Appropriations Subcommittee.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education