The Teaching and Learning Unit of the Academic Office at the Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to keeping our stakeholders up to date on important information. Please see below for pertinent information:
Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge: In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz launched the 4th annual Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge at Smith Elementary School in New Britain, CT. The event can be viewed by selecting https://ct-n.com/ondemand.asp?ID=21203. The Challenge will accept submissions until April, 28, 2022. New this year is a partnership with CodeJoy that will provide free professional development for teachers as well as student sessions! See the attached flyer for more information. Go to www.ltgovcc.org to register for these sessions, to view additional resources and for more information about the Challenge. Let’s get all Connecticut students Coding for Good.
SDE Releases 2021-22 Next Generation Accountability Results: The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) released results from the 2021-22 Next Generation Accountability System on December 8, 2022. See full press release here: CSDE Announcement: Accountability Results Show the Pandemic Impacted Indicators Beyond Test Scores.
State Summative Assessment Calendar: To assist districts with planning their calendars, attached is the State Summative Assessment Calendar for Connecticut public schools for the 2023-24 school year. Please direct any questions regarding this assessment calendar to the Performance Office at 860-713-6860 or CTStudentAssessment@ct.gov.
Reminder: Fund for Teachers Application: Teachers from public schools, including those in Alliance districts, Turnaround and Focus schools, and Charter Schools are encouraged to apply for a grant for up to $5,000 for an individual professional learning experience and up to $10,000 for a team. The grant requires no support funding from the school district, nor does it require substitute coverage as the fellowships are to occur during the summer months.
Information about Fund for Teachers and the application process can be found at fundforteachers.org. Attached is an informational brochure that may be distributed to your teachers. Please share this information with your district and building administrators who might use it to inform teachers of this grant opportunity. Grant proposals are due by January 19, 2023. For further information about Fund for Teachers, please contact Dr. Dale Bernardoni, FFT CT Managing Director, dale@fundforteachers.org, 203-671-3052.