What's New

Teaching and Learning in the Future Tense: Leading from Vision to Practice Friday, September 24, 2010 Holiday Inn, Waterbury, CT Sponsored by the Connecticut Alliance of Regional Education Service Centers (RESC Alliance), this exciting day of learning provides a wealth of information for schools' central office staff, board of education members, curriculum directors, and lead teachers. The conference features introductory remarks by Commissioner Mark K. McQuillan and keynote by Don Leu, who directs the New Literacies Research Lab at the University of Connecticut. Breakout sessions will address four key strands: 21st-Century Learning Environments New Literacies Assessment Instructional Tools $95 per Person - Including Lunch Limit 250 Participants For a complete conference brochure with session topics and times, click here. To register, visit www.rescalliance.org/futuretense.html or click here

EDUCATION CONNECTION Awarded Competitive $4.3 million i3 Grant

EDUCATION CONNECTION was one of only 49 districts, schools, and non-profit organizations to receive the U.S. Department of Education’s coveted Investing in Innovation (i3) grant. The i3 development grants were awarded to entities that proposed the most innovative programs for improving teacher effectiveness, turning around low-performing schools, raising standards, developing new assessments, and building data systems. More than 1,700 applications were submitted, vying for a portion of $650 million in funding made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. EDUCATION CONNECTION’s proposal was the only Connecticut-based application to be funded and was the sixth highest rated application of all the submissions nationwide.

EDUCATION CONNECTION’s i3 grant application will support the ongoing work of the agency’s Center for 21st Century Skills. The i3 grant is a collaboration among EDUCATION CONNECTION, the Connecticut State Department of Education, Connecticut College of Technology, Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program, Connecticut Office for Workforce Competitiveness, Education Development Center, and several private industries.  This grant will provide $4.3 million in funding over five years to support the development and delivery of innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning opportunities to students from Bethel, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Region 1, and Sharon, as well as East Haven, Manchester, New Britain, New Haven, Waterbury, and North Adams, Massachusetts.

For more information, contact Jonathan Costa, Director of School and Program Services at EDUCATION CONNECTION, at 860.567.0863 X115

Math + SRBI = Student Learning Conference Back by popular demand! Register for the only conference to gather information and tools to support the implementation of scientific research-based interventions in the mathematics classroom. Click here for more information (PDF) Click here to register
EDUCATION CONNECTION Receives “2010 Best of Torrington” Award   For the second consecutive year, EDUCATION CONNECTION was awarded the U.S. Commerce Association’s 2010 Best of Torrington Award in the Head Start Center category.  The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)’s "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.  Each year, the USCA identifies agencies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.  These agencies enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and the community.  Awards are determined based on information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
EDUCATION CONNECTION Receives Several Awards for Excellence in Educational Communication EDUCATION CONNECTION received several awards in CABE’s 2009 Award of Excellence for Educational Communications contest.
	Annual Report For the second year in a row, EDUCATION CONNECTION won “Best Annual Report.”
	Newsletter EDUCATION CONNECTION received “Honorable Mention” for our Making Connections Newsletter.
	Calendar For the third year, EDUCATION CONNECTION received “Honorable Mention” for our Member District Calendar.

New and Expanded Services Available to Member School Districts

EDUCATION CONNECTION is pleased to offer a number of services to our member school districts:

Communication Services
EDUCATION CONNECTION is pleased to introduce a variety of available communications services to our districts, their communities, and local businesses. Whether you need a publication to be designed and/or printed, press coverage for an event, or need someone to plan your upcoming event, our award-winning staff will work with you to develop a comprehensive communications plan. Communication services include: publication design, document review, graphic design consultation and training, publicity, and events planning and conference services.
For more information, contact Janet M. Sebastiano, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at 860.567.0863 x114

Grant Writing Services
EDUCATION CONNECTION has experienced grant writers available to assist school districts as they pursue funding opportunities.
For more information, contact Jonathan P. Costa, Sr., Director of School and Program Services, at 860.567.0863 x115.

Personnel Services
Our Personnel Services program provides a wide range of professional and related services staff to assist school districts in filling permanent and part-time positions. EDUCATION CONNECTION works closely with districts to recruit, interview, and hire qualified staff. Staffing services are available on both a short- and long-term basis and can be modified as district needs change. Whether you need part- or full-time staff, a occupational therapist, or a school administrator, EDUCATION CONNECTION makes it easier to identify highly qualified personnel.
For more information, contact Laurene Pesce, Human Resources Coordinator, at 860.567.0863 x111

 

Internet Based ON - DEMAND TUTORIALS

EDUCATION CONNECTION, Global Compliance Network (GCN), and The Alliance for Non-Profit Growth and Opportunity (TANGO) are pleased to announce a statewide initiative for Internet-based, On-Demand training for your staff. Staff training time is difficult to schedule, but this new initiative makes it easy! On-Demand training is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. This feature allows your employees to train at convenient times for them and still meet the requirements of your school or district. Tutorials are continuously being developed.

Your Satisfaction is guaranteed! If within 30 days these resources have not met your expectations, simply contact us for a complete refund.

Click here for more information (PDF) or contact: Tony Sebastiano, 860.567.0863 or email tonys@educationconnection.org

 

EDUCATION CONNECTION's
Spring 2010 Newsletter

Welcome to the spring edition of our
“Making Connections” newsletter.

Click on the link below to browse articles on our: ACCESS and Gertrude Fielding Learning Center programs, new superintendents in Redding and Torrington, student programs in Foundations of Health Science and Technology and E-Commerce Entrepreneurship, student grant program updates, and coming events.

Click here to access the Spring Newsletter (PDF)