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Page 1: EASTCONN Annual Report, 2011-2012

Annual Report • 2011-2012

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As I reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of the last 12 months, I’d like to spotlight some special projects at the state, regional and local level that illustrate our commitment to our agency Mission: to initiate, support and facilitate partnerships, collaborations and regional solutions that are responsive to the needs of all learners through exemplary programs, products and services.

It has been the year of Education Reform in Connecticut and we’ve had the opportunity to contribute to state-level conversations at both the Connecticut Legislative Performance Evaluation Advisory Committee (PEAC), and the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) Educational Transformation Project. In both settings, thoughtful people from across the state shared ideas for closing the achievement gap in every Connecticut classroom, and their recommendations contributed to the larger education reform conversation.

Closer to home, there were three regional initiatives of which I’m especially proud. After two years of regional conversations, EASTCONN successfully facilitated, and will be a member of, northeastern Connecticut’s first regional health insurance cooperative, whose members include 5 EASTCONN-member school districts and 5 municipalities. The new partnership is intended to reduce employee health insurance costs for all members.

Twenty-one of our districts have joined EASTCONN’s Common Core State Standards Consortium, which was created to help member schools districts collaboratively develop

English language arts and math curricula that align with rigorous, new state standards. Instead of working independently in 21 different school districts, they will share the work and create a better product, while saving substantial time and money.

Last fall, EASTCONN’s new energy-efficient Conference and Meeting Center in Hampton was completed on time and under budget, expanding regional opportunities for professional development for educators, officials and community leaders, who are sharing ideas and new learning.

Each year I ask my program directors to assess their progress in achieving their program goals and their contributions to our agency goals by answering three results-based questions: “How much did you do, how well did your do it, and what difference did it make to those it was intended to serve?” When I review their responses, a small sampling of which I share with you in this report, I couldn’t be more pleased; we are making a difference, both directly and indirectly, with learners of all ages from across the 36 school districts that comprise our region. Sometimes the difference is big, impacting thousands of students. Sometimes the impact is more modest in size, but no less significant when enhanced learning by a single student is the outcome.

Enjoy your reading,Paula

Paula M. Colen, Executive Director

From the Executive Director

INDEXEASTCONN At-A-Glance .....................................page 1EASTCONN Board & Member Districts ...............pages 2-3Organizational Chart ..............................................page 4Member Needs Assessment......................................page 5District Participation in 2011-2012 ........................pages 24-26EASTCONN Sites ..................................................page 29

Agency Goals—Highlights from 2011-2012 Agency Goal 1 ................................................pages 6-7 Agency Goal 2 ................................................pages 8-9 Agency Goal 3 ................................................pages 10-11

Division Highlights Adult & Community Services ........................pages 12-13 Early Childhood Initiatives .............................pages 14-15 K-12 Student Services .....................................pages 16-17 Organizational Support Services .....................pages 18-19 Teaching & Learning Services .........................pages 20-21 Technology Solutions .....................................pages 22-23

Financial Overview for 2010-2011 ..........................page 27 Interagency Collaborations ......................................page 28EASTCONN Sites ..................................................page 29

Cover Photos: Snap-shots of EASTCONN programs, including, clockwise from upper right: an Interdistrict Grant activity; Head Start students; Adult Education high school graduation ceremony; an EVC classroom; iPad workshop; and a student using assistive technology.

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The Connecticut RESC AllianceEASTCONN is one of six regional educational service centers (RESCs) in Connecticut. The RESC Alliance works collaboratively in the development of new programs and services and in the sharing of specialized resources and expertise. This collaboration results in both expanded options and cost-efficiencies to local districts, regionally and statewide. Among the statewide RESC Alliance initiatives:

• Regional partnerships to improve quality and fiscal efficiency

• Regional cooperation to close the achievement gap

• Regional infrastructure support to promote regional collaboration

• Early childhood initiatives to support young children and their families

EASTCONN At-A-Glance 2011-2012

• Programs and Services: 160

• EASTCONN Employees: 530 – 9th largest employer in northeastern CT

• Annual Budget: $46.7 million

• Program Locations: 20

Created in 1980 under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a, EASTCONN is a public, non-profit, regional educational service center. EASTCONN exists to provide high-quality, competitively priced educational and related services to 36 member Boards of Education and the 33 communities they serve in northeastern Connecticut. We are governed by a Board of Directors who are members of locally elected Boards of Education. Our funding comes from the fees we charge for our services, supplemented by competitively awarded grants and contracts.

Administrative TeamPaula M. Colen, Executive Director

Michael Akana, Facilities/IT

Elizabeth Aschenbrenner, Early Childhood Initiatives

John Baskowski, Finance

Dotty Budnick, Marketing & Communications

Thomas F. Cronin, K-12 Student Services

Maureen Crowley, Planning & Development

Jim Huggins, Teaching, Learning & Technology

Frank Salce, Transportation

Rich Tariff, Adult & Community Services

Steven Wapen, Human Resources

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33 Towns 36 School Systems 79 Schools 237 Administrators 3,152 Teachers 39,382 Students 266,119 Residents

• EASTCONN Facilities’ Square Footage: 173, 296

• Transportation Vehicles: 100+

• Grants Managed: 120, bringing $30 million additional dollars in programs and services to the region

Northeastern Connecticut, often called the “Quiet Corner” and so named for its bucolic, rural charac-ter, is home to 33 towns, among them some of the state’s smallest and most economically challenged. These are the towns that EASTCONN serves. Amidst the farms and forests of this area lie pockets of affluence and poverty, including towns that are not only among the state’s poorest, but are also home to students scoring among the state’s lowest on standardized tests.

Attributes of this 240-square-mile region include small schools, a strong sense of community, and a long history of voluntary collaboration and resource sharing. Challenges include long-standing, high unemployment rates, inadequate public transportation, limited access to local educational enrichment, as well as social and recreational resources, and other impoverishing conditions.

EASTCONN’s Northeastern Connecticut Region

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EASTCONN Board & Member Districts

EASTCONN values the commitment of its board of directors. Each EASTCONN director also belongs to the board of education in his or her respective hometown. These local boards of education choose a representative to serve on the EASTCONN board, which guides and approves all programs and services, enabling the agency to serve the learning needs of northeastern Connecticut’s schools and communities.

Depicted above are EASTCONN board members who attended the Annual Meeting in May 2012. Bottom row, left to right, Jennifer Nelson (Region 11), Herb Arico (Willington/Region 19), Donna Smith (Pomfret), John Adamo (Windham), Catherine Wade (Hampton). Top row, Karen Kramer (Tolland), Sheila Johnson (Brooklyn), Steven Rosendahl (Woodstock), Walt Petruniw (Canterbury), Doug Smith (Plainfield), David Marcotte (Killingly), Katherine Paulhus (Mansfield), Mary Kortmann (Coventry).

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EASTCONN Board of Directors

EASTCONN’s 33-Town Region in Northeastern

Connecticut

Officers, EASTCONN

Board of Directors

Seated: Herbert Arico, Chairman

and Catherine Wade, Secretary/Treasurer

Standing: John Adamo, Vice-Chairman

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EASTCONN Board & Member Districts 2011-2012AndoverJay Linddy, ChairAndrew Maneggia, Superintendent

AshfordJennifer Sterling-Follker, ChairJames Longo, Superintendent

BozrahGeorge Bagge, ChairPaul Gagliarducci, Superintendent

BrooklynMae Lyons, Chairg Sheila JohnsonLouise S. Berry, Superintendent

CanterburyLouis Pecoraro, Chairg Walt PetruniwRichard Paskiewicz, Superintendent

ChaplinRachel O’Neill, Chairg Alycia SandersKen Henrici, Superintendent

ColchesterRonald Goldstein, ChairJeffry Mathieu, Superintendent

ColumbiaLauren Perotti Verboven, ChairFrancine Coss, Superintendent

CoventryJennifer Beausoleil, Chairg Mary KortmannDavid Petrone, Superintendent

EastfordGarry Carabeau, Chairg Lisa DeJesseLinda Loretz, Principal/Superintendent

FranklinJill Bourbeau, ChairGuy DiBiasio, Superintendent

GriswoldElizabeth Dorff, ChairJohn DiIorio, Superintendent

HamptonJohn Burnham, Chairg Catherine Wade, EASTCONN Board Secretary/TreasurerPaul Graseck, Superintendent

HebronMark Allaban, Chairg Jane DubeEleanor Cruz, Superintendent

KillinglyAlexis Rich, Chairg David MarcotteWilliam Silver, Superintendent

LebanonMelissa Hoffman, ChairJanet Tyler, Superintendent

LisbonRandall Baah, ChairSally Keating, Superintendent

MansfieldMark LaPlaca, Chairg Katherine PaulhusFred Baruzzi, Superintendent

MarlboroughBetty O’Brien, ChairDavid Sklarz, Superintendent

PlainfieldDoug Smith, Chairg Doug SmithKenneth DiPietro, Superintendent

PomfretRichard Schad, Chairg Donna SmithRichard Packman, Superintendent

PutnamMichael Morrill, ChairWilliam Hull, Superintendent

ScotlandSherry Smardon, ChairPaul Blackstone, Superintendent

SpragueCheryl Blanchard, ChairDonna Leake, Superintendent

StaffordMark Fontanella, Chairg Tracy RummelPatricia Collin, Superintendent

SterlingJon Turban, ChairRena Klebart, Superintendent

ThompsonDonna Lynch, ChairMichael Jolin, Superintendent

TollandRobert Pagoni, Chairg Karen KramerWilliam Guzman, Superintendent

UnionAndrea Estell, ChairJoseph Reardon, Superintendent

VoluntownDiana Ingraham, Chairg Diana IngrahamAdam Burrows, Superintendent

WillingtonMark Makuch, Chairg Herbert Arico, EASTCONN Board ChairDavid Harding, Superintendent

WindhamMurphy Sewell, Chairg John Adamo, EASTCONN Board Vice-ChairAna Ortiz, Interim Superintendent

WoodstockAnthony Walker, Chairg Steven RosendahlFrancis Baran, Superintendent

Regional District #8Michael Turner, Chairg James CherryRobert Siminski, Superintendent

Regional District #11George Askew, Chairg Jennifer NelsonKen Henrici, Superintendent

Regional District #19Francis Archambault, Chairg Herbert Arico, EASTCONN Board ChairBruce Silva, Superintendent

g EASTCONN Board Member

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TEACHING & LEARNING SERVICES• Educational Leadership• Professional Development & Coaching• School Improvement C

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K-12 STUDENT SERVICES• Assistive Technology• Interdistrict School-Year Programs• Magnet Schools & Other Options for Students• Professional Development & Support for

Special Education Professionals • Programs for Students with

Developmental Disabilities• School-to-Career• Schools for Non-Traditional Learners• Schools for Students with Behavioral

Challenges• Services for Students with Autism

Spectrum Disorders & Other Developmental Disabilities

• Summer, Vacation, After-School Programs• Other Student Services

FINANCE

HUMAN RESOURCES

MARKETING &COMMUNICATIONS

PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT

EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES• Early Childhood Consultation• Early Childhood Materials & Products • Early Childhood Programs & Direct

Services

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS• Data Solutions Support & Training• Educational Technology Integration• Technology Planning & Development• Technology Products

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES• Administrative Support• Conference & Event Management• Cooperative Purchasing• Employer & Business Services• Facilities & IT Services• Human Resources Management• Marketing & Communications Services• Personnel & Staffing Solutions• Program Design & Development• Transportation Services

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ADULT & COMMUNITY SERVICES• Adult Education & High School Completion• Community Programs• Employment & Training Programs• English Language Learner Services• Parent & Family Programs

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Organizational Chart

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Member District VisitsEach year we visit a representative group of our member districts. Our cross-functional teams meet with local district administrative teams to assess how well we are meeting their needs and to identify areas where we can provide additional support. Analysis of the data from these visits yields regional trends, in addition to revealing individual district needs.

Regional ForumsRegional forums are another critical source of data. We host and facilitate the regional “job-alike” meetings of Superintendents, Regional Staff Development Council, PreK-8 Principals’ Consortium, Facilities Directors Forum, Grant Development Council, ConnCASE, Technology Council, Math Council, Science Council, SRBI Council and Language Arts Council, as well as many other sub-regional and topic-specific groups; they explore such regional challenges as transportation, calendars and health benefits. The success of these groups is predicated upon their ability to meet the individual and collective needs of the educational professionals they exist to serve. The agendas are designed both to identify and address the needs of the members. Data obtained at all regional meetings helps EASTCONN expand its regional needs profile.

Individual District NeedsEach request for service reveals a district need. Program staff is trained to work in collaboration with EASTCONN customers to define and articulate the need that underlies each request for service. These data are then tracked and analyzed further to refine our understanding of regional needs. When additional data are needed, focused needs assessments are conducted using a variety of methods, including focus groups, regional forums, surveys, structured interviews, benchmarking and best practice research.

Member Needs Assessment

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Agency Goals & Program GoalsA small sampling of our work

In the pages that follow, you’ll find a report on EASTCONN’s 2011-2012 progress toward meeting its three main Agency Goals, as well as a Program Goals report from each of EASTCONN’s six divisions.

This Annual Report is driven by three questions: “How much did we do?” “How well did we do it?” and “What difference did it make?” In response, we offer a small sampling of the work that EASTCONN does; and we combine volume data with impact data and include testimonials from our key stakeholders.

Look for reports on EASTCONN’s Agency Goals: Agency Goal 1: To provide exemplary (innovative and evidence-based) programs and services to our communities for low-incidence learners Agency Goal 2: To respond strategically to new, emerging and expanding needs of present and future customers Agency Goal 3: To improve outcomes for all learners in collaboration with our educational and community partners

And you’ll find reports from each EASTCONN division: Adult & Community Services, Early Childhood Initiatives, K-12 Student Services, Organizational Support Services, Teaching & Learning Services and Technology Solutions.

Planning & Development TeamOur Planning & Development Team is charged with developing new products and services and recommending the phase-out of those that are no longer needed. Led by the Director of Planning & Development, the team includes our Executive Director, and Director of Marketing & Communications, and two revolving members who are selected from our Leadership Team. Others, including the Chief Financial Officer, serve on an ad hoc basis. The team meets on a monthly basis to collect and analyze customer data, identify new service needs, allocate resources, lead program development activity with key staff and content experts, develop marketing and communication strategies, and ensure the open flow of information with stakeholders.

Leadership Team Our Leadership Team is responsible for overseeing the strategic interests of EASTCONN and the customers we exist to serve. The team includes the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Adult & Community Services, the Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, the Director of K-12 Student Services, the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Director of Planning & Development and the Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology. Each team member is expected to develop annual program goals that respond to an assessment of our customers’ needs, as well as to federal, state and regional mandates, best practice and research in their respective fields. Collectively, the Leadership Team monitors progress toward the accomplishment of both agency and program goals and ensures that we are collaboratively meeting our district member needs.

“EASTCONN continues to be an important partner...” – Richard E. Packman, Superintendent, Pomfret Public Schools

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EASTCONN Agency Goals

Highlights from 2011-2012:

Economically Disadvantaged Individualsg Economically Disadvantaged Families with Young

ChildrenAs the sole provider of federally funded Head Start services in Tolland and Windham counties, we support families from 11 communities in northeastern Connecticut. Our Head Start and Early Head Start served 560 low-income children and their families last year.

g Economically Disadvantaged Under-employed and Unemployed Workers

More than 1,200 individuals, including in- and out-of-school youth and unemployed and under-employed adults from 40 eastern Connecticut communities participated in one or more of our education, skills training and case management programs provided in partnership with the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB).

Educationally Disadvantaged Individuals

Adults Seeking a High School CredentialTwo hundred and twenty-three (223) high school diplomas were awarded to adult learners from 21 different communities at our June Adult Education graduation.

Agency Goal 1: To provide exemplary (innovative and evidenced-based) programs to our communities for low-incidence learners

Overview: Small, rural schools are often challenged by a lack of resources as they work to meet the needs of small populations of learners; a regional approach can provide cost-effective solutions.

Employment and Training for YouthSeventy-five per cent (75%) of the 500+ youth in our 2011 summer program received credit from their sending schools for work accomplished during the summer and 95% produced an employment portfolio documenting what they had learned.

g Students At Risk of Not Completing High SchoolQuinebaug Middle College (QMC), which is designed for disengaged students at risk of not completing high school, was at full capacity with 105 students from 17 different communities and 55 students on a waiting list. Groundbreaking for an expanded facility took place in the spring.

g Regional Adult Education ConsortiumOur 21-member consortium achieved higher-than-average performance results, with 8 of 10 performance indicators attained, compared with the state average of 4 out of 11.

g Intergenerational Family LiteracyTwenty-six (26) parents studying English as a Second Language (ESL) joined their children, aged infant through 8, in an interactive literacy program combining high-quality early childhood education with literacy, language and parenting-skills training for the adults. This class was the highest performing of all our regional ESL classes and their school-aged children had more regular attendance and greater rates of promotion than their peers.

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Services to Individuals with Special Needs

g Children, Birth to Three, with Disabilities or Developmental Delays

Provided services to 185 infants, toddlers and their families as one of the regional providers of the Department of Developmental Services-funded Birth-to-Three programs and 96% of children enrolled met the goals of their Individual Family Service Plan upon transition from the program.

g Direct Services to K-12+ Students with Special Needs

One hundred (100) students with special needs attended our regional education programs, an increase of 15% over last year, including 24 students with an intellectual disability, multiple disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.

Non-English Speakers/English Language Learners

Adult English Language LearnersOur 220 English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students continue to produce learning outcomes in excess of state averages. Customized ESL classes were held in several local workplaces enrolling limited-English- proficient employees, enhancing their job retention and advancement opportunities.

g Supporting Teachers of English Language Learners (ELL)

Coordinated a regional Title III ELL Consortium, enabling 13 districts to access a funding source that they would not be able to access on their own.

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How well did we do it?

“… [EASTCONN staff] evaluate lifelong learning needs…connecting [them]…to career paths with living wage job opportunities. This combined competence with both our adult and youth jobseekers makes them the ideal partner.”

– Virginia Sampietro, Director of Strategic Development, EWIB

“[Our son] no longer resists going to school in the morning. He comes home and talks about his day and it’s now positive feedback that we’re hearing.”

– Diane & Mark C., parents of an EVC student

“NRP [Northeast Regional Program] has been a life-saver for our district. The leadership is creative and collaborative in meeting the needs of the students referred to then, as well as understanding district constraints.”

– Barbara MacCauley, Special Education Director, Thompson Public Schools

“I hope we can continue the [Alternative Route to Certification for Teachers of English Language Learners, ARCTELL] partnership and expand opportunities for the region’s educators to enjoy a top quality, supportive, professional learning environment.”

– Ann Andenberg, Ph.D., Cohort Coordinator, ARCTELL, Eastern Connecticut State University

What difference did it make?

“…Before, I didn’t really have a plan for my life. I figured that maybe I would graduate from high school and just get a job. But now I know what I want to do. I want to go to college and become a teacher so I can help students the way my teachers helped me…”

–S., Quinebaug Middle College (QMC) student

“I’ve always been embarrassed when I fill out a job application because the first question is always, ‘Do you have a high school diploma?’ In June I will have one and won’t have to be embarrassed anymore.”

– National External Diploma Program student

“I am so excited to go to school to learn English. My teacher helps me and I learn so much. Now I can talk to my children’s teachers and feel good. I am proud. Thank you.”

– Adult ESL student, Northeast Learning Center, DanielsonThis ELL student pauses to smile during her ESL class.

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EASTCONN Agency Goals

Agency Goal 2: To respond strategically to new, emerging and growing needs of present and future customers

Overview: It is essential that we anticipate the emerging and growing needs of our 36 member districts and the communities they serve so that we continuously build our capacity to respond in a timely manner.

Highlights from 2011-2012:

New Programs, Products & Services

Regional Health Insurance Cooperative InitiativeFive (5) school districts and 5 municipalities have joined with EASTCONN to form the Eastern Connecticut Health Insurance Program, a cooperative whose new policy period began on July 1st and whose members are expected to save a minimum of 5% annually over their projected employee health insurance costs.

g New High School Credentialing OptionsTwo new program options were introduced this year: “Fast Track GED,” a self-paced program for high-level students who are not in need of academic remediation but still need test-taking strategies before sitting for their GED exam; and Saturday morning GED classes for students with employment and other weekday commitments

g New Initiatives for Adult English Language Learners The new “Saturday Academy” offered English-as-a-Second- Language classes for those looking for a weekend alternative. A bilingual coach was hired to provide transition support to both our English- and Spanish-speaking students; these services are designed to support our students as they transition from Adult Education classes to post-secondary education, skills training and/or employment.

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Tablet Technology for AdministratorsMore than 100 administrators participated in workshops where they learned strategies to increase administrative efficiencies using tablet technologies; follow-up training and coaching is planned, including online applications and systems for teacher and administrator evaluation using tablet technology.

g Data MiningAdded a data analyst to our EASTCONN Technology Team, allowing us to better meet both our internal as well as our member district data analysis and display needs. Among last year’s projects was enhanced reporting options for 416 preschool classrooms statewide using the EASTCONN-developed Connecticut Preschool Assessment Frameworks (CTPAF).

g Web Site DesignIn response to requests for low-cost, customized Web design support we have added Web site development to our menu of services. Among our customers last year was the CT Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CTASCD), whose site offers online event management, content management and embedded social media tools.

g EASTCONN Regional Groups & CouncilsContinued to use our 12 regional groups and councils as a strategy for continually assessing and responding to the emerging needs of our member districts. Councils and regional groups enable “job-alike” participants to collaborate peer-to-peer, hear outside speakers and share challenges, solutions and resources.

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How well did we do it?

“It has been exciting to move forward as the first [regional health] cooperative of this kind in the state…”

– Steve Werbner, Chairman, Eastern Connecticut Health Insurance Program, and Town Manager, Tolland

“Today’s PPT was really good. It the best experience I’ve ever had at a PPT. …we think that on all levels, things are finally falling into place in a good way.”

– Diane C., Parent of Educational and Vocational Center (EVC) student

“I found it [iPad for Administrators workshop] wonderful to be able to get hands-on time with the apps and learn which would be functional for a school administrator. I was very excited to hear about the potential for teachers and students in the classroom.”

– Principal, Thompson Public Schools

“EASTCONN provides high-quality services for all customers of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board’s [EWIB] CTWorks-East Career Centers.”

– Virginia Sampietro, Director of Strategic Development, EWIB

What difference did it make?

“When the guidance counselor suggested I try the new ‘Fast Track GED’ course I wasn’t sure if I could really do it since I hadn’t been in school for awhile. It was a challenge, but my teacher and the other students were great and by the end of the six weeks I had passed all the practice tests and am now signed up for the official GED test.”

– Adult Education student, Community Learning Center, Willimantic

“I have only been at this school [QMC] a month but yet it has already changed my life…I am positive I can graduate with college credits and make it possible to continue on my journey to becoming a pediatrician.”

– B., Quinebaug Middle College [QMC] student

“In the end we not only had a new look and feel to our Web site but also a functionality that increased our efficiency in both outreach and service to our members.”

– Patrick Flynn, Executive Director, Connecticut Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CTASCD)

Program Expansion and/or New Customers

g Enhanced Standards and Assessment in Early Childhood EducationProvided training and on-site coaching to more than 60 preschool teachers, administrators and family home providers from 18 communities across the region with funding from CSDE School Readiness Quality Enhancement Grants that included instructional rounds, curriculum review, assessment implementation and data analysis

g Basic Adult Education for Students with Significant BarriersProvided on-site, customized adult education programming for students with significant barriers to participation. One program was designed for students with social and emotional disabilities in collaboration with their mental health provider. Two programs were delivered on site for incarcerated male learners at Brooklyn Bridge, and for incarcerated females at Next Step; both are residential substance-abuse, work-release programs operated by the Connecticut Department of Corrections

g Radon TestingOur radon testing services expanded significantly during the first full year of implementation with 3 new member districts and 1 RESC facility accessing our first-time testing package and 6 school facilities accessing our retesting services for the first time.

Expanded GPS Technology Produces SavingsExpanded GPS technology was installed in all our Transportation Department vehicles after a successful pilot test the previous year. Total miles driven were reduced from 2.5 million to 2.35 million through more efficient and coordinated routing, which in turn yielded fuel and vehicle maintenance savings of nearly $41,000. These savings allowed us to offset rising fuel costs, keeping our transportation costs stable.

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Highlights from 2011-2012:

Research-to-Practice for Improved Learner Outcomes

g Scaffolding Early Learning ProjectImplemented year one of our Scaffolding Early Learning Project partnership with Denver-based Midcontinent Resources for Education and Learning (McRel); 10 model preschool classrooms in the region focused on increasing teacher knowledge and their ability to support the development of executive function skills and the increase in language and literacy outcomes in students.

g Pre-K-to-Grade-3 InitiativeSupported 3 statewide Preschool-to-Grade-3 symposia that were attended by more than 200 participants, including superintendents, principals, curriculum coordinators, teachers and boards of education members. The initiative is focused on aligning educational standards, curricula, assessment and professional development across grades.

Interdistrict GrantsEASTCONN’s 24 CSDE-funded Interdistrict Grants have directly benefitted more than 5,100 students in grades 2-12, from 32 districts electing to participate, as well as 103 of their teachers from 49 different schools. Overall, after participation, 90% of students showed an increase in acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity and 86% showed an increase in knowledge specific to the academic content of the program in which they participated.

Overview: School improvement demands exceptional leadership, a commitment to the continuous improvement of learning outcomes for students, and the collaborative support of many educational and community partners.

Agency Goal 3: To improve outcomes for all learners in collaboration with our educational and community partners

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EASTCONN Agency Goals

Vocational and Transition SupportEffective transition remains the focus of all our regional special education programs, including vocational support, with 100% of all high school students in our regional special education programs participating in community-based vocational placements.

g Service and Project-Based Learning Across ProgramsAll of our school-age and adult programs have a service learning component that provides an authentic application of skills, knowledge and understanding for students and a valuable service for the communities they serve. From clothing and food drives to community beautification, each project requires the use of basic and advanced skills in an authentic context.

g Advanced Placement InitiativesEASTCONN and our partners, including CSDE, NMSI (National Math and Science Initiative) and 23 participating schools statewide, are working to increase student participation and success in Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams. Professional development for 195 high school teachers produces increased teacher knowledge and pedagogy around AP instruction. Students saw greater increases in the AP exam pass rates than their peers statewide in several key areas.

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How well did we do it?

“[Your Director of Early Childhood Initiatives] brings her early childhood and facilitative expertise to guide us to discover our vision for this work, and as well, skillfully leading us to ask the difficult questions as we evaluate our current system.”

– Shelly A. N. Flynn, MSW, Early Childhood Coordinator, Colchester Public Schools

“Your [Interdistrict Grant] program is exceptional and a tremendous asset to our efforts to enhance literacy skills with all children.”

– Ed Orszulak, Ph.D., Principal, Anna E. Norris Elementary School, East Hartford

“I highly recommend EASTCONN’s Northeast Regional Program and the Educational and Vocational Center program to parents and professionals in the area…I believe EASTCONN has set a mark to which other clinical day programs should aspire.”

– Maggie, community services provider

“EASTCONN has provided many years of dedicated commitment to the support and professional growth of new teachers. As a partner to the Connecticut State Department of Education, EASTCONN has collaborated in the development and implementation of the Teacher Education and Mentoring (TEAM) program.”

– Beverly Hartstone, TEAM Unit Coordinator, Connecticut State Department of Education

What difference did it make?

“Over the past eight months, I have watched my son embrace his education and excel in his academic studies. Just as importantly, there exists a real sense of community within the school, which helps foster tolerance and understanding among the diverse student body…It is my opinion that Quinebaug Middle College is a model of what our public schools should be.”

– James C., parent of a QMC student

“Our [Scaffolding Early Learning] children are really grasping what the objectives of the trainings are. They are acquiring skills that will enable them to transition into the school system at a level which help them feel confident because they will be successful in what will be required of them.”

– Roberta Martyniak, Director, Windham Heights Child Development Center, Willimantic

“You have provided a super foundation for these [Interdistrict Grant program] kids to build their self-efficacy in science and reading! Remember, these were the kids who have difficulty academically and motivationally in reading. They improved in reading and many made STATE GOAL in science!!!”

– Nora Dickinson, Middle School Teacher, Mansfield Public Schools

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g Teacher Education and Mentoring Program (TEAM)Collaborated with CSDE and the RESC Alliance in the development and delivery of high-quality professional development and coaching for 4,600 beginning teachers and their 4,100 mentors. In a survey of beginning teachers, 92% said that engaging in learning-focused conversations with their mentor had the greatest impact on their growth as a professional educator.

Collaborations & Partnerships with Other Organizations

g Dental Services for Young ChildrenThanks to our partnership with Generations Family Health Center and a grant from Delta Dental of New Jersey, 95% of the children enrolled in our Head Start programs have a dental services provider.

Community Arts After-School ProgramMore than 50 students from the Windham Heights housing development in Willimantic participated daily in this after-school program, as well as Saturday family programs, where academics and homework support is integrated with the arts. Partners enhancing the program include Windham Public Schools, Willimantic Library Services Center and University of Connecticut student volunteer tutors.

g Common Core State Standards (CCSS) ConsortiumTwenty-one (21) districts and more than 150 educators participated in our 2 regional CCSS Consortia, one for ELA and one for math. Professional development is combined with the collaborative development of standards-based curricula.

g Collaborative Credit Recovery InitiativesThe sharing of instructional resources was introduced at several pilot locations across the region. In the Stafford pilot, 4 adult education students and 9 Stafford High School students were able to access online credit-recovery software resources through coordinated scheduling. As of June, 77% of the combined students had earned credits and 15% were continuing work on their courses.

g Collaboration with Post-Secondary InstitutionsWe are fortunate to have mutually beneficial partnerships with Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC), Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) and the University of Connecticut across our programs and communities. Among our collaborations are: our on-campus middle college at QVCC; early childhood mental health consultation; student internships; clinical field experience for and clinical supervision of graduate students; transitions initiatives for adult education graduates; program evaluation services; ARCTELL (Alternative-Route Certification for Teachers of English Language Learners); and, the AP Summer Institute at ECSU.

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g Online Learning Expansion Expanding online learning opportunities has been an area of focus, helping students access a broader variety of curricular offerings and supporting them as they master 21st-century technology skills that are critical to their futures. To date, 76% of our enrolled Adult Education students are accessing online learning and are earning, on average, 10% more credits as a result.

g Growth Across ProgramsWhile enrollment in most Adult Education programs remained constant, we experienced a 17% increase in our National Education Diploma Program; a 15% increase in our English-as-a-Second-Lan-guage classes; and a 12% increase in students taking our Spanish GED classes.

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Adult & Community Services

OverviewAdult Services comprises four main divisions: Adult Education, Community Education, Employment and Training and Parent/Family Programs.

1. Adult Education provides regional adult education services to a consortium of districts that includes 21 northeastern Connecticut towns. Adult Education services are free to the residents, 17 years and older, of participating towns and include the high school completion programs GED, Credit Diploma, and the National External Diploma; English-as-a-Second- Language (ESL) instruction; American citizenship preparation; life and basic skills instruction; college transition support; out-of-school-youth services; and workplace literacy. Participating towns: Andover, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Eastford, Hampton, Hebron, Killingly, Lebanon, Marlborough, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Stafford, Sterling, Thompson, Union, Windham and Woodstock.

2. Community Education provides personal enrichment classes, as well as workshops, online learning and career-advancement skills training. These offerings provide low-cost, lifelong-learning opportunities for residents of all ages in our northeastern Connecticut communities.

3. Employment and Training provides job transition support, skills training, and customized workplace literacy instruction. In addition, this component oversees the Out-of-School-Youth employment program.

4. Parent/Family Programs works in collaboration with the agency’s Early Childhood Initiatives staff to offer both parenting skills instruction and parent-child literacy support.

2011-2012 Highlights

g Adult High School CredentialThis year, 223 students from the 21 communities that comprise EASTCONN’s Adult Education Consortium attained a high school diploma through one of our 3 high school credentialing pro-grams. By having 3 different course options, students can choose the program that best fits their learning style and life circumstances.

g Adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) ESL classes are provided across the region through our Adult Edu-cation Consortium. Collectively, we experienced a 15% increase in enrollment over last year and our 220 students continued to produce learning outcomes in excess of state averages.

EASTCONN Program Goals

Adult & Community Services provides regional adult education programs to a consortium of districts that includes 21 northeastern Connecticut towns (highlighted, left, in brown).

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2012-2013 INITIATIVES

• Prepare staff & students for the 2014 GED, a brand new eTest, which will be administered online

• Expand the NEDP to a third site in Stafford

• Support collaborative, post-secondary transition support

• Provide non-traditional, collaborative, on-site ABE classes for target populations, including the homeless and those with multiple emotional and physical barriers

• Provide English Literacy & Civics Education supporting ESL students seeking citizenship

• Offer iBEST combining GED prep with customer service and computer skills training

• Employment assistance for low-income adults and dislocated workers, including job search and retention support services

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How well did we do it?

Our basic skills/GED program graduates students at a rate that is twice the state average, with more than 160 GED diplomas awarded this year to students in our region.

Our National External Diploma Program (NEDP) has im-proved its graduation rate by 75% from 2010-2011, due to careful pre-placement assessment.

“We have continued to partner with EASTCONN in the provi-sion of ESL [English-as-a-Second-Language] classes to our employ-ees, as well as provide computer training classes. The instructors are very dedicated to their specific areas of expertise; and truly customize the curriculum according to the needs of the customer. Our employee feedback from the computer training has been only positive – having the training held on site, addressed to their spe-cific needs, and the positive learning which occurs are reasons we will continue our collaboration.”

— Lynn Iverson, Administrator, Saint Joseph Living Center, Windham

What difference did it make?

“Go for your dreams, No matter the cost. The only one stopping you is you: there are always ways around the hurdles in life. EASTCONN has been so helpful to me, now I realize that there IS a way out of my seemingly endless situation.”

– Crystal, Danielson GED student

“...so I dropped out. I found EASTCONN and it saved me. My experience being at EASTCONN has been amazing. I have over-come a lot of obstacles while being here. I have overcome my fear of learning new things and pushing myself to succeed. A benefit that I have received from going to school here is completing 4 of the 5 tests on the GED. I have one test left and I am finished with my GED. I am extremely happy with the things I have completed and accomplished ...”

– Lauren, GED student

“EASTCONN provides high-quality services for all customers of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board’s CTWorks-East Ca-reer Centers. Given the pace of technology in today’s workplace we need an agency who understands the importance of solving skill gaps among many of our adult workers who are trying to keep up with the changing needs of employers.”

– Virginia Sampietro, Director of Strategic Development, EWIB

An Adult Education student proudly demonstrated for the EASTCONN board a well-documented, information-filled portfolio she’d created for an Adult Education work-skills training and marketing class.

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Early Childhood Initiatives

OverviewEarly Childhood Initiatives, which focuses on children from birth to grade 3, offers a wide array of consultation, professional development and direct services to the region’s school districts and communities. Through these services, professional development is provided to early care and education programs and public schools in our region, including support for strategic planning, accreditation and leadership training. Parent education is also provided. Through the regional Birth-to-Three Program and as the grantee of the federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Windham and Tolland Counties, we administer and implement direct services to children and their families.

2011-2012 Highlights

Birth-to-Three ServicesNinety-six percent (96%) of children enrolled in our Birth-to-Three program, funded through the federal Individuals with Disabilities Ed-ucation Act (IDEA), met the goals of their Individual Family Service Plan on exit at age 3. These multidisciplinary services are designed to help families meet the developmental needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities.

g Supporting Young Children and their Families Provided direct services through Head Start and Early Head Start to 560 low-income children and their families, while our Birth-to-Three Program served infants and toddlers from 185 families.

g Family LiteracyHead Start programs have provided more than 20 workshops and fam-ily literacy activities this year to increase parents’ knowledge and skills, enabling them to support their children’s language and literacy devel-opment. Four (4) family field trips to museums and science centers, accompanied by literacy activities, were fully enrolled and attended by more than 300 children and their families.

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EASTCONN Program Goals

Breakfast is served! A Killingly High School student observes a group of excited preschoolers in the new EASTCONN Head Start classroom, located in the high school. Students can study preschoolers through a one-way mirror, on the back wall.

g NAEYC Accreditation SupportSupported 18 preschool/kindergarten classrooms, in both commu-nity-based and public-school-based settings, to meet national stan-dards of high-quality early care and education, as defined by the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

g Web-based Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework (CTPAF)

Four hundred sixteen (416) classrooms in 52 Connecticut com-munities are using the EASTCONN-developed online data system, CTPAF, a 25% increase from the previous year.

g Parenting TrainingFive (5) workshops were provided to more than 700 families in the region, supporting parents, grandparents and foster parents by increasing their knowledge of child growth and development.

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How well did we do it?

“My daughter loves her visits from the Birth-to-Three teacher and speech therapist! She has learned so much and is talking all of the time now! I really appreciated how the providers included her sister in their sessions, with all of us, as it made it a real family effort.”

– Stephanie, Birth-to-Three parent

“We recently completed our NAEYC visit. It went exactly the way we discussed in our coaching sessions. The anxiety about the visit and the entire process was reduced dramatically having you as a coach this year. It was so valuable having you to bounce things off of, and being able to call or e-mail you when I or my staff was uncertain of the expectation NAEYC has regarding a standard (or anything for that matter). I appreciate the manner in which you conducted yourself during our coaching sessions.

“You were always very calm and soft spoken, even when my staff was pushing back on certain aspects of the process. You are without a doubt an expert in the field of early childhood educa-tion but you were open and listened to others’ ideas. As a new principal to the Brooklyn School District, I personally appreciat-ed your support. Compiling the NAEYC program portfolio was overwhelming at times. Your suggestions were always helpful, thank you. I look forward to working with you on other projects in the future.”

– Franc Rotella, Principal, Brooklyn Elementary School, Brooklyn

What difference did it make?

“Staff from EASTCONN have provided leadership in develop-ing documents, processes and cross-training opportunities that align family support efforts across providers and with families by sharing their work with other communities in Connecticut at our statewide meetings.”

– Grace Whitney, Director, Head Start State Collaboration Office

“I have worked with EASTCONN [Birth-to-Three Program] for many years ... Information regarding family and children has been forwarded to the LEA in a timely manner; transition meetings are held cooperatively with LEA and families; updated developmental assessment information has been provided to LEA; and, transition plans are developed with the family in cooperation with the LEA for all children at least 90 days before the child turns 3. All staff at EASTCONN Birth-to-Three are very professional and I would recommend their program and services to continue.”

– Marilyn Piecuch, Early Childhood Coordinator, Coventry

“ Scaffolding Early Learning trainings have made a clear impact on the students in the classrooms involved. The children seem to be more excited and involved in their classroom activities. They are taking ownership of their play areas as they have helped planned what to play and have also helped to make some of the props. The children are also more focused on their “writing.” This is evident in their daily journals and during their day in general. …They are acquiring skills that will enable them to transition into the school system at a level which help them feel confident because they will be successful in what will be required of them.”

– Roberta Martyniak, Director Windham Heights Child Development Center

Math expert Dr. Juanita Copley clarifies a point during a Common Core State Standards (CCSS) training.

2012-2013 INITIATIVES

• Year 2 of the McREL project supporting the development of executive functioning, language and literacy in young children; project expands to 38 preschool classrooms this year with UConn conducting the project evaluation

• Develop and implement Revised Early Learning Guidelines for children from birth to 5

• Expand professional development for the alignment of preK-3 standards, curricula and assessment

• Facilitate the Preschool-to-Grade-2 Consortia for CCSS in English Language Arts & Mathematics

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K-12 Student Services

2010-2011 Highlights g Regional Day Treatment Programs for K-12 Stu-dents with Special NeedsOur highly successful, redesigned Educational and Vocational Center (EVC) in Columbia, and its sister program, the Northeast Regional Program (NRP) in Putnam, nearly doubled their enroll-ments last year, serving a total of almost 70 students with signifi-cant social, emotional and behavioral issues from 20 northeastern Connecticut towns.

g Students with Related Services NeedsThe Related Services team, including physical therapists, occupa-tional therapists, an audiologist and speech-language pathologists, provided direct therapy to 424 students from preschool to 21 years of age, from 22 districts throughout the northeastern Connecticut region, in addition to support through co-teaching, classroom-based therapy and professional collaboration, as well as a range of service delivery techniques across a wide range of settings.

g Assistive Technology (AT) Last year, 16 districts received assessment services from our AT team, and we provided 23 with training and consultation; 23 districts contracted for the Assistive Technology Consortium packages.

g Quinebaug Middle College (QMC)/Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) Collaboration

Fifty-five (55) QMC students enrolled in 49 college courses at QVCC during the 2011-2012 school year. Six (6) of the 15 students taking college classes during fall 2011 made the QVCC Dean’s List; and 5 QMC staff are teaching courses at the college.

g QMC Student AchievementSixty-six percent (66%) of QMC students received academic achievement recognition for their work in the fall semester of 2011-2012, the highest percentage thus far to earn designations for their academic efforts; 34% achieved honors (all grades above A and B averages) or high honors (all grades above A averages). Thirty-two (32) QMC seniors graduated, on time, in June 2012.

OverviewOur K-12 Student Services division offers a continuum of services for low-incidence students with a wide spectrum of challenging conditions and academic interests. From magnet high school options to a range of services for students on the autism spectrum, this division is dedicated to meeting the needs and interests of students from across our region.

The focus is on serving each individual student. Our success is and will continue to be built upon improving the quality of our programs and services. We strive to achieve this by building our capacity, running programs that are financially sound, and producing outstanding educational results that satisfy parents, students, teachers, administrators and our regional partner school districts.

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Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT) Magnet High SchoolACT had a 20% increase in full-time student enrollment, now 132 students, grades 9-12, from 19 districts. ACT’s chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its first 11 students, above. In June, ACT grad-uated its second senior class of 33 seniors from 17 different districts.

g Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA) Growth Student participation in CTAA, EASTCONN’s regional commu-nity arts outreach program, located at the Capitol Theater in down-town Willimantic, grew by 23% in 2011-2012, to a total of 162 students from 11 towns across northeastern Connecticut. CTAA provides a successful recruitment strategy for our arts magnet high school, ACT (Arts at the Capitol Theater), which is housed in the same facility.

g Community Arts Connection After-School ProgramMore than 50 students from the Windham Heights housing devel-opment in Willimantic participated daily in the Community Arts Connection after-school program, as well as special Saturday family programs. Community Arts Connection provided a positive neigh-borhood environment where academics and homework completion support were integrated with the arts, including programs in pup-petry, music arts, dance, science, drama and photography, as well as health, team-building, gardening and other special projects.

EASTCONN Program Goals

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2012-2013 INITIATIVES

• Build local capacity in collaboration with 2 districts through the creation of a continuum of programming for students with emotional and behavioral issues, as well as those with autism spectrum disorders

• Launch EASTCONN Food Services and provide a full-lunch option at our schools and regional programs, as well as supporting the catering needs of our EASTCONN Conference and Meeting Center

• Make our official application for initial candidacy through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) for both the Quinebaug Middle College and The ACT School

• Conduct a facilities review related both to student, district and program needs and to the continued growth of NRP, EVC, QMC and ACT, all now at or near capacity; QMC campus expansion at QVCC for 2014

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“The model that EVC is using is far more respectful, compassion-ate, understanding and flexible, within firm boundaries of safety and respect, than we’ve seen. We think the program ought to be considered as a model for other, similar schools in the state.”

– Diane and Mark C., parents of an EVC Student

“ ‘There are three important things we expect from our students,’ Principal LoRicco said to my son Michael during his admission interview. ‘First, we expect our students to attend school every day and arrive to school on time. Second, we expect our students to do their very best work and third, students must consistently show respect to their teachers and peers.’ …The three founding principles listed above are implemented each day by a dedicated, student oriented faculty and staff. These extraordinary teachers, para-educators, and specialists truly care for the academic success of their students. Just as importantly, the faculty and staff also pro-vide support for the social/emotional growth of each student; an important part of educating our youth that is often overlooked in today’s test driven society. It is my opinion that Quinebaug Middle College [QMC] is a model of what our public schools should be.”

– James T. C., parent of QMC student

Each EASTCONN Interdistrict Grant program is designed to reduce racial and socio-economic isolation, while focusing on rais-ing academic performance through the infusion of high academic rigor. Overall, 90% of our students have shown an increase in their understanding of bullying, acceptance and respect of others and an appreciation of diverse peoples. In the area of content knowledge, overall 86% of students showed an increase in knowl-edge specific to the academic content of the grants in which they were involved.

“Thank you very much for your recent work [Imagination Con-nections, an Interdistrict Grant] with our students. As I walked through the classrooms I was truly impressed with the excitement, enthusiasm and energy of the children who were so engaged in the activities. ...I appreciate your expertise, wisdom and time with our students very much. Thanks for all that you do for our kids!”

– Ed Orszulak, Ph.D., Principal, Anna E. Norris Elementary School, East Hartford

What difference did it make?

“Our son transferred to EVC [Educational and Vocational Center] a few months ago when his prior placement wasn’t meet-ing his needs. Since he has been at EVC, he has blossomed. He no longer resists going to school in the morning. He comes home and talks about his day and its now positive feedback that we’re hearing. The PPT really cared to know about the student and facilitated an IEP that met his needs, instead of wanting him to mold to the program’s protocol. …Finally, we would say that as parents, we now feel like our son’s needs are truly being met and we can relax during the day, knowing we have him placed where he has an opportunity to shine for who he is.”

– Diane and Mark C., parents of an EVC Student

“The show was amazing, and Ryan has grown so much, I still can’t believe it! We had 20 people there last night for him and everyone was so impressed and all talked about sending their kids to the camp next year. Congratulations, I can only imagine how much work is involved!!!” – Angela P., parent of an EASTCONN Capitol

Theater Arts Academy (CTAA) summer theater student

“I came to ACT [Arts at the Capitol Theater] because it was different. ACT provides a new way of learning and a chance to meet talented students who are my same age. Coming to ACT made me the person I am today. If I had gone to any other high school, I wouldn’t be as strong or as artistic as I am now. ACT drew me out of my shell and opened my eyes to that which I am capable. I also met some of the most fantastic people and many of my lifelong friends here.”

– P., ACT senior, Columbia

How well did we do it?

An Educational and Vocational Center (EVC) student shared his academic work portfolio, in addition to demonstrating his enhanced computer proficiency and learning during an open house for parents, family and staff last fall.

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Organizational Support Services

Overview

We offer solutions for reducing the cost and raising the efficiency of school operations.

2011-2012 Highlights

Health Insurance CooperativeFacilitated the formation of a new, regional health insurance cooperative with 5 member school districts and 5 towns, in addition to EASTCONN, in direct response to a new state law allowing municipalities and school districts to jointly purchase employee health insurance. Anticipated savings of up to 5% per participant will help partners redirect scant resources.

g Cooperative Purchasing Increased the variety of cooperative purchasing products and services for our member districts with total purchases through the cooperative exceeding $13 million, providing members with an estimated average savings of 10-15%, or between $1 million to $1.95 million. All of these savings can be redirected to support other local educational needs. Expanded food options have helped our cafeteria food members meet new Federal lunch requirements.

g Media InitiativesContinued to increase public awareness of our programs and services through area media, including a regional Spanish-language radio show. Co-produced 6 local talk shows, featuring EASTCONN staff and district educators, highlighting education topics of strategic interest to the region; all were broadcast on local cable channels to 30,000-plus households. Also initiated a series of “Education Today” blogs, generated by agency staff, on our Web site.

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g Information Technology (IT) Services Provided short-term, affordable, “break and fix” services to 4 member districts and 1 municipality, and provided network administration services and on-site technical assistance to 3 districts, one more than last year, resulting in the more effective use of local resources to support and maintain their technology infrastructure.

g Asbestos Management & Radon Testing ServicesSix (6) member districts accessed our state-certified staff to conduct 6-month asbestos reassessments, while 7 member districts received 3-year Asbestos Management Plan updates; also developed new Asbestos Management Plans for 1 member district and 1 RESC. Five (5) member districts contracted with our on-staff, nationally certified and state-registered radon technician to provide 5-year radon measurement re-testing on their combined 7 facilities; also provided radon testing in 6 facilities of 1 non-member district; and at a new regional magnet school in an adjacent RESC region. Radon testing in the region can now be performed in-house, rather than being contracted out, offering member districts a cost-savings.

g LEA Registry Fingerprinting ServicesFingerprinted 1,135 individuals, including those applying to be substitute teachers and candidates in university-based teacher preparation programs, representing an increase of 84% over last year’s total of 625.

TransportationTransported nearly 500 students from 25 member districts daily, an increase of 4%. The installation of GPS units in our 100-plus vehicles resulted in a consolidation of student runs, a total savings of $40,500 in fuel costs, and a reduction in overall mileage, as it dropped from 2.5 million last year to 2.35 million this year.

EASTCONN Program Goals

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2012-2013 INITIATIVES

• Expand our busing operations, particularly in Windham

• Operationalize the regional health collaborative and support its continued expansion

• Provide “back office support,” including fiscal and HR management services

• Increase the number of districts sharing our new part-time Truancy and Residency Officer and explore opportunities for other related services

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How well did we do it?“It’s been exciting…and I hope this will result in reduced insur-ance costs for…[the 11 member] towns and school districts.”

– Steve Werbner, Chairman, Eastern Connecticut Health Insurance Cooperative, and Town Manager, Tolland

“The report you submitted is stellar and contains all the informa-tion requested. Thank you for all your hard work.”

— Jane Gionfrido, Program Coordinator, Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification, CSDE

“Thank you for sending me a copy of your Annual Board Up-date…I reviewed it last night. You are doing some incredible things and have much to be proud of.”

— Connecticut Rep. Mike Alberts, 50th District

“The compliments that continue to come in about the Project Opening Doors two-pager your [Communications] office complet-ed continue to amaze us. The document is eye-catching, succinct, and tailored to showcase the best about POD. Everyone in your office worked their brains and fingers to make this happen in less than a week.”

— Jeanne Vautour, Project Opening Doors, EASTCONN

“Again this school year, EASTCONN has exceeded our expecta-tions for service and commitment in providing transportation to our students. Our requests are always met in a timely manner and any concerns that arise are quickly resolved. Office staff contin-ues to be helpful, professional and ready and willing to meet our transportation needs.”

— Eric Protulis, Director of Special Education, Region 8

“Thanks for all of your Shared Services program assistance this year. Our work together has been successful and I thank you for that. I look forward to partnering with EASTCONN [HR Department] in the next school year as well.”

 — Lisa B. Wheeler, Director of Student Services, Norwich Free Academy

What difference did it make?

“[EASTCONN’s] comprehensive inspection and assessment of areas that may have asbestos containing building materials, is of critical importance to local schools with staff members who do not have the training nor the certification to address these requirements.”

– Louise S. Berry, Brooklyn Superintendent of Schools

“Pomfret has participated in the EASTCONN Cooperative Purchasing Program for many years. We mainly use the service for the purchase of food and paper products for our food service program, school supplies and custodial supplies. EASTCONN continues to be an important partner for Pomfret. Buying regionally and looking for the lowest costs through the bidding process allows Pomfret to invest more of its hard-to-come-by resources in its instructional programs. We plan on expanding this partnership in the 2012-2013 school year.”

— Richard E. Packman, Pomfret Superintendent of Schools

“The Grant Development Council (GDC), facilitated by Maureen Crowley [Director of Planning and Development], has been a tremendous asset during the past year. This group has been successful at so many levels. The Council serves to pull together individuals from a wide variety of school districts that have the common goal of pursuing grant opportunities, it functions as an exceptional source of current information regarding available grant opportunities, and it functions as a vehicle for districts to share their grant-writing endeavors. But the Grant Development Council is more than just another EASTCONN group; with Maureen Crowley’s expertise it offers a unique, no-cost resource to participating school districts...Her insights, patience and experience offer something positive and beneficial to every member of the GDC. After every meeting I leave knowing I have learned something else in an area that is constantly changing. ...Overall, the Grant Development Council and Mau-reen Crowley have provided helpful, quality grant-writing support during this last year and I hope we continue to have access to this wonderful resource through EASTCONN.”

— Linda Robinson, Ph.D., Coordinator of Library/Media Services, Mansfield Public Schools

• Provide IT and network support to our member districts and municipalities

• Expand districts accessing our radon testing and other facilities support services

• Develop a low-/no-cost package of communications support services

• Continue expanding our cooperative purchasing initiatives; explore reverse auctioning for potential cost efficiencies

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Teaching & Learning Services

Overview

Our vision is to provide systemic professional development support to districts so that a culture of profes-sional learning becomes embedded and is not limited to certain days each year. We create opportunities for administrators and teachers to participate in regional professional learning communities and have expanded our capacity to provide training and coaching to districts that are engaged in data-driven school improvement efforts. Next year, we will expand our delivery options for professional development as we seek to provide more online resources and opportunities for professional learning and collaboration for adminis-trators and teachers in our region.

2011-2012 Highlights

g Professional Development for AP Teachers EASTCONN provided content-specific training for 195 high school teachers of math, science and English that resulted in increased teacher knowledge and pedagogy around AP classes. More than 100 teachers in grades 6-12 participated in Laying the Foundation math and English training that provided teachers with high-quality and rigorous instructional methods and materials.

g Project Opening Doors/Advanced Placement (AP)Led the statewide Project Opening Doors AP initiative, by providing project management services, as well as professional development and technical assistance to 23 Connecticut high schools, 5 of which are in the EASTCONN region. The project goal is to increase AP enrollment and improve the success rate for all students taking AP exams, while targeting an increase in the number of under-represented students in AP classes, including minority and economically disadvantaged students. This year, the number of students enrolled in AP classes increased 16%, from 4,411 to 4,758; to date, Saturday Student Support Sessions were attended by 2,128 students in English, 1,246 in science and 1,764 in math.

g Connecticut Administrator Test (CAT)Managed the statewide administration of the CAT 4 times each year at 5 locations throughout the state; this year, 726 CAT candidates registered to take the test and EASTCONN supervised the scoring of 2,276 tests. Revised and administered 16 different forms of the CAT Test. Four (4) of the 16 CAT modules were developed and validated in 2010-2011 and required new benchmark and training papers and reliable analysis of assessment results. This year we have developed, piloted and validated 4 new forms of the CAT that will be administered in 2012-2014.

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g Teacher Education and Mentoring Program (TEAM)Provided statewide coordination for the development and implementation of the TEAM Program, in collaboration with the CSDE, for the purpose of providing support and professional development to beginning teachers. In 2011-2012, TEAM supported 4,600 new Connecticut teachers, with the help of 4,100 trained mentors (master teachers), 1,400 trained regional reviewers, and 249 district facilitators. In a survey of beginning teachers, 92% said that engaging in learning-focused conversations with their mentor had the greatest impact on their growth as a professional educator.

g Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative (CALI) – Supporting CSDE Statewide TrainingEASTCONN provided management and fiscal support for CSDE in the statewide implementation of CALI: facilitated and managed all 65 CALI statewide training sessions attended by more than 1,400 educators; provided fiscal management of 4 CSDE school improvement grants, totaling more than $5 million; coordinated the statewide delivery of 1,422 technical assistance days provided to schools by the Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) Alliance and others, a 25% increase over last year; provided 150 days of on-site training and technical assistance, an increase of 25%, to 17 state-identified districts around the core components of CALI,; coordinated the statewide delivery of 900 days of District Data Facilitator support in 30 districts, an increase of 12% over last year; and, facilitated a statewide professional learning community of 30 district data facilitators.

EASTCONN Program Goals

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2011-2012 INITIATIVES• Provide training and support to districts in the Teacher &

Administrator Evaluation Pilot; support all districts as they develop their plans

• Support the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS), including curriculum development through the ELA/Math Consortia and regional PD, featuring national experts

• Help districts develop standards-based and performance assessments aligned with the CCSS in preparation for the 2014-15 new Connecticut assessment system

• Assist districts as they implement their new School Climate and Student Success Plans through expanded professional development, as well support using Naviance

• Expand PD offerings in STEM/Next Generation Science Standards; develop partnerships with institutions of higher education and business to support the implementation of the new standards

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How well did we do it?“Just last week I was in a middle school language arts classroom while on a Student Learning Expedition. I was impressed with the lesson’s rigor and level of student engagement, and delighted when the teacher enthusiastically shared this unsolicited comment with me: ‘I adapted this lesson from what I learned at [EASTCONN] LTF training...the very best money our district has ever spent! I used to think I was a good teacher, but now I know better!’ ”

–Karen Loiselle Goodwin, Superintendent, Colchester Public Schools

“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for such an infor-mative and fun [Step2STEM] conference yesterday. The content of the day was spot-on as far as engaging not only teachers but guidance and administrators in thinking about STEM and what STEM can mean to a district’s students!”

–Melissa Gavarrino, Science Department Head, K-12, East Hartford Public Schools

“EASTCONN has provided many years of dedicated commitment to the support and professional growth of new teachers. As a partner to the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), EAST-CONN has collaborated in the development and implementation of the Teacher Education and Mentoring (TEAM) Program.”

–Beverly Hartstone, TEAM Unit Coordinator, CSDE

“Since the inception of CALI [Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative] in 2004, CSDE, through the Bureau of Ac-countability and Improvement, has engaged in a successful partner-ship with EASTCONN. We have relied upon EASTCONN to coordinate all of our CALI trainings and conferences statewide and to assist us with the development of new professional development modules. In addition, EASTCONN has served as our fiduciary agent. EASTCONN is a true and valued partner.”

–Lol Fearon, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Accountability and Improvement, CSDE

During the 2010-2011 school year, Project Opening Doors (POD) operated in 23 schools and enrolled 4,317 students in math, science, and English (MSE) AP courses; students subsequently attained 1,827 qualifying scores on their MSE AP exams. POD students saw greater increases in their AP exam pass rates than their peers statewide in several areas:• 26.1% more students in POD schools passed as compared

with 7.8% more statewide • 38.74% more minority students in POD schools passed as

compared with 29.48% statewide• 78.97% more low-income students in POD schools passed as

compared with 25.34% statewide• 26.97% more female students in POD schools passed as com-

pared with 9.81% statewide

What difference did it make?“I just wanted to reach out to you to...give you an update on how much Project Opening Doors helped me...1) I am currently car-rying a 3.7 GPA at Georgetown University…2) I am part of one of the most prestigious scholarship programs…3) I am currently more than half-way done through my minor in Chinese and will be spending my entire 2012-2013 academic year in China. By the end of 2012, I will have achieved conversational fluency and will have 4 languages under my belt…4) I will be working at Gold-man Sachs & Co., in New York City this summer as an investment banking analyst. Moreover, I am a recipient of the 2012 Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence…I want you to know that your efforts have made an incredible difference in my life…”

–Javier M. Arguello, Class of 2014, Finance and Accounting, Mandarin Chinese, Robert E. McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University

“CSDE’s working relationship with EASTCONN has played a central role in strengthening education leadership in Connecticut.”

– Larry Jacobson, CSDE

“Project Opening Doors (POD) has been the most effective pro-gram we’ve implemented to raise the expectations of secondary level teachers, parents and students themselves. The Project’s comprehen-sive approach is the key to its success, from high quality training for AP teachers and Laying the Foundation (LTF) workshops for middle school educators to popular Saturday seminars for students and exemplary professional development for school counselors and administrators. Not only has Colchester dramatically increased the number of students taking AP classes, we have raised our AP test scores as well. Classroom instruction has visibly improved.”

–Karen Loiselle Goodwin, Superintendent, Colchester Public Schools

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Technology Solutions

2011-2012 Highlights

g Teaching American History (TAH) Online Provided technology support at 4 TAH curriculum development sessions, helping 25 teachers to upload lessons that were included in the online TAH curriculum resource library. Also provided technology support to create and upload 3 online videos that demonstrate effective ways to integrate primary source documents and resources into classroom lessons.

g Teacher Education And Mentoring Program (TEAM)Managed the EASTCONN-developed, Web-based account-ability and data management system for TEAM, currently being used by 4,966 active beginning teachers and 4,174 mentors, as well as other educators, statewide. The online system provides all participating educators (district facilitators, new teachers, men-tors, reviewers, principals and superintendents) with a real-time communication and data system that enhances communication between mentors and new teachers and provides a real-time record of their progress on module completion, as required by the Con-necticut State Department of Education’s certification regulations.

OverviewTechnology Solutions provides member districts with a comprehensive array of technology services that support and enhance the effective implementation of technology in support of teaching and learning. EASTCONN staff provides professional development for educators in effectively integrating into the classroom the latest technology tools and applications; provides infrastructure and network support; and develops and offers customized, online database solutions for efficient data collection and analysis.

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EASTCONN Program Goals

SMART Board training for teachers familiarizes them with ways in which interactive technology may be used in the classroom both to enhance teaching tools and improve student success.

CTASCD Web SiteDesigned a custom Web site for the Connecticut Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CTASCD), offering online event management tools and embedded social media applications. A screen shot of the CTASCD Web site, above, depicts new online event management tools and embedded social media applications.

Computers available to all Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT) students bolster their technology skills, while supporting their academics.

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2012-2013 INITIATIVES

• Offer a comprehensive, online data management system that will support districts as they implement their teacher and administrator evaluation plans

• Help all district personnel effectively utilize new hardware, whether in the classroom or the front office, including tablets, e-readers, interactive white boards and student response systems

• Provide 21st-century technology PD supporting districts with project-based online learning and online assessment; help districts develop BYOD policies and strategies

• Expand our menu of Web-based data management solutions including online survey tools and data dashboards

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How well did we do it?

“EASTCONN has been tremendously helpful and accommodating in helping the Lighthouse Training Team develop a system for having school districts respond to the Lighthouse Survey online. The training provided by a team from the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education provides training for boards of education throughout the state. EASTCONN’s technical expertise and willingness to work with us has been invaluable in providing a critical component of the Lighthouse process.”

– Warren Logee, Leader in Residence, CSDE

“We employed EASTCONN at the beginning because they were the most economical choice. What we soon realized was that even for less money, we were getting a very high level of service. A single point of contact helped us to navigate the development of our design [of the CTASCD Web site and content management system] while also helping us to understand how to leverage the technology in relationship to our specific needs. In the end we not only had a new look and feel to our Web site but also a functionality that increased our efficiency in both outreach and service to our members.”

– Patrick Flynn, Executive Director, Connecticut Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CTASCD)

Upgraded and managed multiple online data systems supporting the coordination and delivery of the state education department’s CALI initiative; upgrades provided increased data management efficiencies and greater ease of use. Made it easier for the 650-plus CALI participants to register for statewide trainings and improved efficiency in districts requesting over 1,400 technical assistance days from the RESC Alliance and others. Also improved interface.

What difference did it make?

“The EASTCONN [Teaching American History Web] site is becoming more and more of a “go to” location to find resources for me when I create lessons and use project lessons. I think it is really developing nicely!”

– American History Teacher, Plainfield High School, Plainfield

“EASTCONN is currently developing a “Data Portal,” which will not only provide a secure site for candidates to view their CAT scores but will offer universities the opportunity to view stu-dent data, and performance summaries which will help them to strengthen their educational leadership programs. Recently, EAST-CONN created an online, statewide job analysis survey used to validate the new School Leadership Standards. The survey was sent to over 3,700 practicing administrators in Connecticut. In the past, such a process would require over six months to complete. EASTCONN was able to send, collect responses and summarize the survey results in little over a month.”

– Larry Jacobson, CSDE

Coordinated the delivery of online Virtual High School (VHS) courses to 4 participating districts, enabling 80 stu-dents in our region to access courses online that they wouldn’t otherwise have the option to take; allowed districts to increase the number of courses available to students at a fraction of the cost of adding an on-site class; VHS provides access to more than 200 semester-long and full-year courses.

g Regional District Technology Plan Development & Review Twenty (20) district teams participated in 2 regional technical assistance sessions to develop their new, 3-year Technology Plan to meet federal and state requirements for e-Rate funding. Reviewed 37 district Technology Plans as part of the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Technology Plan review and approval process.

g Naviance & Student Success Plans Negotiated a statewide license agreement for all Connecticut districts, allowing them access to Naviance, an online system that offers an affordable and high-quality tool to meet the newly enacted Connecticut requirement that they implement individual-ized student success planning. Provided technical assistance to 7 districts in the initial set-up of Naviance and provided end-user training in using the tools to create high-quality plans.

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Programs & Services

Adult ServicesAmerican Citizenship Preparation

Community Education

Driver EducationESL Instruction/Family Literacy

High School CompletionJFES Case Management & TrainingOther Adult Education & Training ProgramsRegional Management of Mandated Adult ServicesVolunteer Literacy Tutoring Program

Youth Programs

Early Childhood InitiativesBirth-to-Three ProgramCT Accreditation FacilitationProject (AFP)CT Preschool Assessment Framework (CTPAF) Web-Based SoftwareEarly Childhood Council FacilitationEarly Childhood Training, Coaching & Consultation

Head Start/Early Head StartParent Education/WorkshopsPreschool Curriculum, Assessment & LearningSupport for Dual-Language & ELLs

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Programs & Services

K-12 Student ServicesACT Magnet High SchoolAssistive Technology ServicesAugmentative & Alternative Communication Services

Autism ProgramsCapitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA)EASTCONN Adventure Program for StudentsEducational & Vocational Center (EVC)Interdistrict School Year Programs

Northeast Regional Program

Quinebaug Middle College

Related Services

Summer/Vacation ProgramsWoodstock Academy: Cooperative Program

Young Adult Program

Organizational Support Services

Asbestos & Haz Mat Training & ConsultationConference & Meeting Support

Cooperative PurchasingEastern Connecticut Health Insurance Program

Fingerprinting ServicesIT Desktop Support/ Net-work Management ServicesRadon Measurement Service Provider

Shared StaffingStudent Transportation Services

EASTCONN District Participation 2011-2012

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Programs & Services

Teaching & Learning ServicesAdvanced Placement PD & CoachingAssessment Strategies PD & CoachingCurriculum Development & Design PD & Coaching

Data Team Facilitation

EASTCONN CouncilsEffective Instructional Strategies PD & CoachingELL Title III Consortium/Support & PD

Literacy PD & Coaching

Other PD & Training

Science PD & Coaching

SRBI PD & Coaching

Teaching American History

TEAM

Technology SolutionsData Analysis Support & TrainingData Coach & Data Facilitator Professional DevelopmentDatabase Development & Data Management ServicesTechnology Professional Development & Coaching

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EASTCONN Finance Facts

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Sources of Funds

Allocation of Funds

Overview

Detail

Annual Finances2011-2012 Expenditures: $46,705,840

Services Benefiting LocalCommunities: $9,347,658

Administration: $2,845,842

Local Funds: 50.7%

Federal Contracts &Competitive Grants: 12.6%

Federal Contracts &Competitive Grants: 4.8%

Direct State EntitlementFunding: 0.38%

Member Dues: 0.1%

State, Federal andPrivate Funds: 49.3%

District Contracts: 50.7%

State Contracts &Competitive Grants: 31.42%

Services Benefiting LocalSchools: $34,512,340

Employees2011-2012 Employees: 540

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EASTCONN Interagency Collaborations“… an organization that truly cares about its constituents and values collaboration.” — Kim Radda, IRB Administrator, Institute for Community Research, Hartford

A Abington Social Library, ACCESS Agency; ACES; Alliance of Regional Educational Service Centers; American Antiquarian Society; American Cancer Society; Ampersand Consulting; Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA)

B Backus Hospital, Norwich; Benton Museum

C C.E.S.; Chambers of Commerce; Choices Program/Brown University; Community Conversations; Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Connecticut associations of: Boards of Education(CABE), Public School Superintendents, School Nurses, School Personnel Administrators, Schools (CAS), Secondary Schools, Supervision and Curriculum & Development; Connecticut Academy for Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology; Connecticut Audubon; Connecticut Business and Industry Association, (CBIA); Connecticut Center for Advanced Technologies, Inc.; Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism; Connecticut Council of Administrators of Special Education (ConnCASE); Connecticut Department of Higher Education; Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium; Connecticut Educators Computer Association (CECA); Connecticut Educators Network; Connecticut General Assembly; Connecticut Historical Society; Connecticut Principals’ Academy; Connecticut Quality Council; Connecticut Reading Association; Connecticut School Public Relations Association (ConnSPRA); Connecticut State collaborations: Alternative Sanctions, Board of Education

Services for the Blind, Bureau of Rehabilitation, Children and Families, Corrections, Dept. of Education (CSDE), Environmental Protection, Health, Income Maintenance, Justice, Labor; Mental Retardation; Mental Health, Policy and Management, Public Health & Addiction Services, Social Services, Teaching & Learning, Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation; Connecticut State Library; Connecticut Virtual Learning Center.; Connecticut Vocational Technical Schools: Windham Regional, H.H. Ellis; Connecticut Women’s Education & Legal Fund; Covenant Soup Kitchen; Creative Community Building Program/UConn; CREC; CT Works, Danielson & Willimantic

D Dempsey Center; Discovery Education

E East Bay Educational Collaborative; Eastern Area Health Education Center (AHEC); Eastern Connecticut Health Network; Eastern Connecticut Libraries; Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic; Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board; EDUCATION CONNECTION; Even Start

F Family Resource Centers; Family Service Coordination Centers; Food, Resources, Education Security & Health (FRESH) of New London; 4-H LIFT (Learning, Interaction, Friends Talents) After-School Program; Full Option Science System (FOSS)

G Generations Family Health Center; Goodwin Conservation Center

H Head Start; Historic New England; Holy Family Shelter; Home Selling Team, LLC

I-J Infoline; Institute for Community Research; International Center for Creativity & Imagination

K Kite Consulting

L The Last Green Valley; LEARN; Liberty Bank; Literacy Volunteers

M Mansfield Discovery Depot; Mitchell College; Museums of Northeast Connecticut

N Natchaug Hospital, Joshua Program; National and Connecticut Associations for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC/CAEYC); National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI); Neag School of Education/University of Connecticut; New England Office of the College Board; New London Adult Education; New London County 4-H Program; New London Youth Affairs; Northeast Alliance for Economic Development; Northeast Area Superintendents’ Association (NASA); Northern Rhode Island Collaborative (NRIC); Norwich Adult Education; Norwich Youth & Family Services

O OSA (Optical Society of America) Foundation; Office for Workforce Competitiveness

P Prevent Child Abuse CT; Prudence Crandall Museum

Q Quinebaug Valley Community College

R Research for Better Teaching; Retired Seniors Volunteer Program

S Special Education Resource Center (SERC); Statewide Birth-to-Three; St. Joseph Living Center; Sturbridge Village

T Thames Science Center; Thomas J. Dodd Center, University of Connecticut; Thread City Development; Three Rivers Community College; Tri-County Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC)

U United Connection Action for Neighborhoods, Inc. (UCAN); United Social and Mental Health Services; U.S. Departments: Education, Health & Human Services, Housing & Urban Development, Labor; University Region Superintendents’ Association (URSA); University of Connecticut

V Life Long Learning; Visiting Nurses Association

W-Z WAIM (Windham Area Interfaith Ministry); The Wheeler Clinic, Inc.; William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund; Willimantic Public Library; Willimantic River Alliance; Willimantic Spanish American Merchants’ Association; Willimantic Weed & Seed; Windham Area Arts Collaborative; Windham Recreation Department; Windham Region Community Council; Windham School Readiness Council; Windham Textile and History Museum; Town of Windham (Mayor)

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EASTCONN will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by state or federal law. Further, It is the policy of EASTCONN that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against under any program because of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by state or federal law. EASTCONN will neither knowingly use the services of, nor otherwise deal with, any business, contractor, subcontractor, or agency that engages in unlawful discrimination.

EASTCONN Sites

Capitol Theater896 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226 T: 860-465-5636; F: 860-465-8115

Commerce Drive10 Commerce Drive Columbia, CT 06237T: 860-228-3240; F: 860-228-3206

Community Learning CenterWindham MillsBuilding 1, 322 Main St. Willimantic, CT 06226 T: 860-423-2591; F: 860-450-0853

Educational & Vocational Center (EVC)P.O. Box 498, 14 Route 66, Columbia, CT 06237 T: 860-228-4317; F: 860-228-1147

Killingly Head Start1620 Upper Maple St., Dayville, CT 06241T: 860-779-0410; F: 860-779-1377

Northeast Learning Center 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, CT 06239T: 860-779-3770; F: 860-779-3384

Northeast Learning Center/Head Start111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, CT 06239 T: 860-779-3770; F: 860-779-3384

Northeast Regional ProgramP. O. Box 249, 508A Pomfret St. Putnam, CT 06260 T: 860-963-3328; F: 860-963-3332

EASTCONN/Vernon Public Schools Head Start Partnership

• Center Road School, 20 Center Rd. Vernon, CT 06066, 860-870-6300

• Lake Street School, 201 Lake St. Vernon, CT 06066, 860-870-6085

• Maple Street School, 20 Maple St. Vernon, CT 06066, 860-870-6175

• Northeast School, 69 East St. Vernon, CT 06066, 860-870-6080

• Skinner Road School, 90 Skinner Rd. Vernon, CT 06066, 860-870-6180

Plainfield Head Start — Early Childhood Center651 Norwich Rd., Plainfield, CT 06374T: 860-564-7787; F: 860-564-6409

Plainfield Head Start — Moosup Gardens10B Gorman St., Moosup, CT 06354T: 860-564-7199; F: 860-564-2630

Putnam Head Start33 Wicker St., Putnam, CT 06260T: 860-928-0004; F: 860-963-5357

Quinebaug Middle College742 Upper Maple St., Danielson, CT 06239 T: 860-412-7400; F: 860-412-7388

Woodstock Academy: Cooperative Resources57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281 T: 860-928-1132; F: 860-963-4931

Hampton Administrative Offices, Conference & Meeting Center376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247 • T: 860-455-0707; F: 860-455-8026

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376 Hartford TurnpikeHampton, Connecticut 06247

Phone: 860-455-0707

MISSION: EASTCONN will initiate, support and facilitate partnerships, collaborations

and regional solutions that are responsive to the needs of all learners through exemplary

programs, products and services.

www.eastconn.org

Paula M. Colen, Executive Director