Connecticut State Department of Education

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  • Foundations of Reading Survey

    This webpage provides information for district administrators and teachers about the implementation and administration of the reading survey, as mandated in Section 13 of Public Act 13-245.

  • Frequently Asked Questions about Mastery-Based Learning

    Mastery-based learning refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating that they have learned the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn as they progress through their education.

  • Guidelines for Adapted Physical Education

    The purpose of these guidelines is to clarify and to underscore the importance of physical education—in the context of meaningful physical participation within a community of peers—for students with disabilities in a school environment.

  • Homeschooling in Connecticut

    Homeschooling as an Option to Public School Education

  • How Does Mastery-Based Learning Work?

    With mastery-based learning, all students must demonstrate what they have learned before moving on. Before students can pass a course, move on to the next grade level, or graduate, they must demonstrate that they have mastered the skills and knowledge they were expected to learn.

  • Identifying gifted and talented children in CT

    Information for Parents, Educators, and Administrators for gifted and talented children.

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

    The ISTE Standards for Students address how students learn, which includes — but does not depend on — the use of technology.

  • Literacy/English Language Arts

    Curriculum and Instruction, Surveys, and Assessments for English Language Arts.

  • Mastery Examination Committee

    This page provides information about the Mastery Examination Committee within the Department of Education.

  • Mastery-Based Learning Resource Center

    This website is designed to support local school districts that choose to implement Mastery-Based Learning, as well as families and community partners who want to learn more about this model.

  • Mathematics

    Every student needs and deserves a rich and rigorous mathematics curriculum that is focused on the development of concepts, the acquisition of basic and advanced skills and the integration of problem solving experiences.

  • Physical Education

    Curriculum and instruction, provided in a safe, supportive environment, offer meaningful, challenging learning for all students, and result in lifetime learning outcomes of skills, literacy, and ability to understand concepts and develop plans for lifetime physical activity and wellness.

  • Physically Active School Systems (PASS)

    The Connecticut Red Ribbon Physically Active School System (PASS) program award recognizes physical fitness as an essentiual element of schoool success. Superintendents from PASS eligible districts may nominate their schools or districts for the Red Ribbon PASS award.

  • Pool Safety Policy and Guidance

    Public Act 13-161: An Act Concerning Pool Safety at Public Schools (2013).

  • Red, White & Blue Schools

    The Red, White & Blue Schools program is a civic engagement initiative led by Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and the State Department of Education.

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