K-12 Education

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• 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.

• Documentation

  Documentation for the KEI Collection.

• Early Childhood, PreK-Grade 3

  The time between birth through grade 3 is considered the early childhood developmental period. The Connecticut State Department of Education provides guidance and resources for public schools beginning in preK.

• Early Reading Resources

• EdSight

  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.

• Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Town Wealth

  Pursuant to Section 10-262f (26) of the Connecticut General Statutes, ECS Town Wealth is determined based on a town's property tax base and the income of its residents.

• Education Cost Sharing Grant (ECS)/MBR

  The Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant has been in existence since 1989-90. It continues to be Connecticut's primary education equalization aid program and accounts for well over 50 percent of the total state contribution to public elementary and secondary education.

• Education Financial System (EFS)

  The Education Financial System (EFS) is a financial reporting system used by school districts, including local and regional boards of education, charter schools and regional educational service centers.

• Education Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Lead Poisoning in Children

  These guidelines address lead prevention; early identification of students exposed and affected by lead; and educational programming in response to lead exposure in order to mitigate existing or potential deficits.

• Educational Opportunities for Military Families

  Military families, like all families, want the highest quality education for their children, especially during times of relocation and deployment. Connecticut belongs to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children (the Compact).

• Educational Organizations in CT

  A list of Educational Organizations in Connecticut

• English Language Proficiency Assessments

• English Learners (EL)

  English Learners main page with position statement, Guidelines for Administrators, and additional resources.

• Exemplary Sexual Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating an Exemplary Sexual Health Education (ESHE), which is a systematic, evidence-informed approach to sexual health education.

• Explore Your Choices

  Connecticut public school choice programs are an opportunity to raise student achievement and reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Explore your choices by finding a school or district program.