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2018-2019

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION:Executive Director Jeffrey C. Kitching, Ed.D. [email protected] 860-567-0863 x112Assistant Executive Director Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. [email protected] 860-567-0863 x115Chief Operations Officer Richard Carmelich [email protected] 860-567-0863 x141Chief Grants & Development Officer Mary Bevan [email protected] 860-567-0863 x179Chief Talent & Collaboration Officer Tracey Lay [email protected] 860-567-0863 x143

PROGRAMS & SERVICES CONTACTS:

Adult Education Susan Domanico [email protected] 860-567-0863 x186Community Services JodiLynn Nasinnyk [email protected] 860-567-0863 x184Early Childhood Services Michelle Anderson [email protected] 860-567-0863 x177Facilities/Fingerprinting Richard Carmelich [email protected] 860-567-0863 x141Fiscal Services Mia Toimil [email protected] 860-567-0863 x157Food Services Becky Tyrrell [email protected] 860-567-0863 x148Head Start/Early Head Start Kathi Bleacher [email protected] 860-567-0863 x125Human Resources Laurene Pesce [email protected] 860-567-0863 x111Instructional Technology Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. [email protected] 860-567-0863 x115Interdistrict Grants/Development Abby Peklo [email protected] 860-567-0863 x166School Age Programs Tracey Lay [email protected] 860-567-0863 x143School Services Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. [email protected] 860-567-0863 x115Skills21 Matt Mervis [email protected] 860-567-0863 x129Special Education Jennifer Douglas [email protected] 203-205-0000 x250 Jody Minotti [email protected] 860-567-0863 x127Technology Services Tony DiLeone [email protected] 860-567-0863 x155Transportation Bert Hughes [email protected] 860-567-0863 x131

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August 2018

New Teacher Orientation:Danbury

Professional Development (No Students):Watertown

School Begins: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Sherman, The Gilbert School (Grades 7, 9, Int’l & New Students), Thomaston, Torrington, Winchester

Convocation:Litchfield, Region 6, Torrington


PD Day/Convocation:Brookfield, New Milford

Professional Development (No Students):ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Fairfield, Norfolk, Plymouth, Thomaston, Watertown

Professional Learning Day:Bethel

School Begins: Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 12

Teacher’s First Day/Work Day: Region 7, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Winchester


PD Day/Convocation:Brookfield

Professional Development (No Students):ACCESS North and South, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester

Professional Learning Day:Bethel School Begins: Region 15

Staff Day:Barkhamsted, New Milford

Teacher’s Work Day: Region 7

New Staff Orientation:Bethel


Professional Development (No Students):Danbury

School Begins: The Gilbert School - (All Grades)Watertown

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New Teacher Orientation:Brookfield, New Fairfield

Staff Development (No Students):Newtown

Teacher Professional Meetings: Region 1 Schools

New Teacher Orientation:Brookfield, Litchfield, Region 6, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Winchester

Professional Development (No Students):Newtown, Region 12, Region 15

Professional Learning Day:Bethel

Teacher’s First Day: New Fairfield

Teacher Work Day:New Milford

Convocation:Region 15

New Teacher Orientation:Brookfield, New Fairfield, Torrington, Winchester

Professional Development (No Students):Newtown, Region 12

Teacher Professional Meetings: Region 1 Schools

Regional Professional Development (No Students):Region 1 Schools

School Begins: Danbury

Adult and Continuing Education

Foothills Adult & Continuing Education is a consortium of 17 school districts providing free state mandated programs and fee-for-service enrichment classes for their schools and communities in a cost-effective, quality environment. FREE State Mandated Classes Help Adults Further their Education:

• GED (General Educational Development) • Pre-GED (General Educational • ABE (Adult Basic Education) Development) • CDP (High School Credit Diploma Program) • ESL (English As A Second Language) • NEDP (National External Diploma Program) • Citizenship Classes • Online Learning

Foothills can design customized workplace training to meet the training needs of any business or organization. In addition to the required state mandated programs, Foothills offers approximately 400 enrichment classes each semester. These classes cover a wide range of topic areas, including: Computer Training, Arts & Crafts, Health, Finance, Foreign Languages, Cooking, Self-Improvement and Recreation & Leisure. Certification courses are offered for Certified Nurses’ Aide, and Food Handlers. Certificate classes are offered in EKG, CPR/First Aid, and CT DEEP Basic Boating/Personal Watercraft Safety. Courses are marketed in a 56-page brochure, mailed in August and January to over 80,000 homes.

Programs and Services Program Enhancement Grants for:• Pearson Vue Testing Center • Workforce Readiness - Digital Literacy • GED • Integrated Education & Training (CNA, Food Handler, Manufacturing) • ETS • Transition to Post-Secondary Education - Praxis • Family Literacy Services - ParaPro • National External Diploma Program• Prometric • Instruction for Adults with Barriers to Education• SafeServ • Integrated Language Acquisition, Literacy & Civics• CT Foundations of Reading• Customized Workplace Training

LABOR DAYAll Schools & EdAdvance Closed

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EdAdvanceBoard of Directors Meeting

September 2018

Early Dismissal:Torrington - PLCWatertown

Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South

Professional Learning Day:Region 14

Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PDSherman - PD

Early Dismissal:ACCESS North - Open HousePlymouth - PDTorrington (Elem) - Welcome Back Night

Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)

YOM KIPPUR - Schools Closed:Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 15, Sherman

Early Dismissal:Torrington (MS) - Welcome Back Night

Early Dismissal:Danbury - PD

Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PD

Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - PD

ROSH HASHANAH - Schools Closed:Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 15, Sherman

Teacher Work Day:Region 14

Early Dismissal:Torrington (HS) - Welcome Back Night

School Begins:Region 14

Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolWinchester

Skills21

EdAdvance’s Skills21 delivers flexible, affordable, and road tested models for driving student success. Using a variety of learning technologies, Skills21 programs help increase rigor and relevance at school.

• School Fuel (PreK-3rd) - Mobile tools to build vocabulary and learning dialogues for kids and parents

• STEM Quest (3-6) - Experiential investigations fueled by mobile tech and virtual reality

• Trackpad (6-16) - Real time academic event/challenge-based learning assessment platform

• Launchpad (6-16) - Purpose built web app and course hub to facilitate challenge-based learning

• Expo Fest (6-12) - The ultimate showcase of inspired learning, creative design, & student solutions

Skills21 is an integrated suite of PreK-16 offerings positioned to impact a diverse population of students in a wide variety of settings. Skills21 welcomes you to Fuel, Quest, Track and Launch your way to student success. Explore at skills21.org.

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COLUMBUS DAY Closed:ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Brookfield, Colebrook, EdAdvance, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester

Open:Bethel, Newtown

Professional Development:Danbury

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October 2018

Early Dismissal:Bethel (BHS) - Conferences


EdAdvanceAnnual Meeting

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Early Dismissal:Region 15 - PD

Professional Development (No Students):ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Brookfield, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Watertown, Winchester

Staff Development - 2hr. Delay:Newtown


Early Dismissal:Bethel (K-3, JS, BMS) - ConferencesNewtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - ConferencesWatertown

Early Dismissal:Bethel (K-3, JS, BMS) - ConferencesNewtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Bethel (K-3, JS, BMS) - ConferencesNewtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Danbury (1 hr.) - PDNewtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - ConferencesSherman - PD

Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayNew Fairfield - Data Day

Early Dismissal:Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PDRegion 6 (Elem) - ConferencesRegion 12 - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Region 6 (Elem) - ConferencesRegion 12 - ConferencesTorrington - PLC


Early Dismissal:Bethel - PDRegion 6 (Elem) - ConferencesRegion 12 - Conferences

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Early Dismissal:Watertown - Conferences

Community Services

Residential Programs:Community Living Arrangements and Continuous Residential Supports: Provides 24-hour supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities. Residential homes are located in Newtown, Sandy Hook, and Torrington.In Home Supports: Promotes independence while providing long-lasting personalized supports. The focus is on community integration with the expectation that consumers will have something to offer the community in return.

Day Services:Individual Day Supports (Vocational and non-vocational): Provides a person-centered model for day supports related to the acquisition, improvement, and retention of skills and abilities.Supported Employment (Group and Individual): Provides a person-centered model of employment supports. These supports may include skill development, needs assessment, community and work exploration, resume and interview supports, job development and placement supports, on-the-job training, and situational assessments.

Senior Employment Program (Title V):A senior community employment services program, Title V, is a community and work-based training program for mature workers. It provides subsidized, part-time, community service work based training for limited-income persons aged 55 and older in order to increase employment prospects.

Transportation TRED:Provides free transportation services to eligible Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) clients in northwestern Connecticut.

Behavior Supports Program (BSP):The BSP Program provides adaptive daily living supports to DDS-qualified children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 8-21 years old, and their families. Our services include: advancing life and social skills, providing individualized extracurricular programming, developing and implementing behavior plans, and parent support and education.

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22 23THANKSGIVING DAYAll Schools & EdAdvance Closed

THANKSGIVING RECESSAll Schools & EdAdvance Closed

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November 2018

ELECTION DAY Professional Development (No Students):ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester

Early Dismissal:Danbury (1 hr.) - PD


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Early Dismissal:Brookfield (K-4) - ConferencesDanbury (Elem & MS) - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Brookfield (K-4) - ConferencesDanbury (Elem & MS) - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Danbury (Elem & MS) - ConferencesRegion 15 (Elem & MS) - Conferences

Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PDNewtown (HS) - ConferencesRegion 7 - MS Conferences

THANKSGIVING RECESS - Closed:Barkhamsted, Brookfield, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Winchester

Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South, Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, Torrington, Watertown

Conferences - Delayed Opening:Sherman

Early Dismissal:ACCESS NorthACCESS South - ConferencesBarkhamsted - ConferencesTorrington - Conferences

Early Dismissal:ACCESS NorthACCESS South - ConferencesBarkhamsted - ConferencesNorfolk - ConferencesSherman - ConferencesTorrington - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Brookfield (5-12) - ConferencesNewtown (HS) - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Brookfield (5-12) - ConferencesNewtown (HS) - ConferencesTorrington - PLC

Early Dismissal:Newtown (HS) - ConferencesSherman - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Danbury (Elem & MS) - ConferencesRegion 1 Schools (PK-8) - PDRegion 6 (HS) - ConferencesRegion 15 (Elem) - ConferencesThomaston - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Region 15 (Elem & MS) - ConferencesThomaston - ConferencesWatertown - Conferences


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VETERAN’S DAY (Observed) Closed:ACCESS North and South, Danbury, EdAdvance, Litchfield, New Milford, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 12, Thomaston, Torrington, WatertownEarly Dismissal:New Fairfield - Data DayRegion 7 - MS ConferencesOpen: Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Winchester

Early Childhood & Family Programs

Early Childhood and Family Services partners with early childhood centers, schools, and the communities we serve to ensure successful outcomes for all children and families. We offer an array of programs and services to meet our community needs.

Programs in school districts and communities include:• Nurturing Families Program in Torrington and Winsted• Plymouth Family Resource Center at Plymouth Center School• Torrington Family Resource Center at Vogel-Wetmore School• Plymouth Preschool at Plymouth Center School• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Outreach• Support for Family Child Care Providers in northwest corner• Center for Children’s Therapy with Brooker Memorial - OT, PT, and SLP Services• Western CT State University Early Learning Center• Management of Danbury School Readiness Grant

Services for school districts and communities:• Coaching and consultation of an array of early childhood topics including social and emotional• McKinney-Vento support/training• Professional development and technical assistance to childcare and preschool centers• School-based preschool support (ELDS, CTDOTS, formative assessments, curriculum support)• Early Childhood screenings/referreals

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WINTER RECESS:All Schools & EdAdvance Closed

WINTER RECESS:All Schools Closed

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December 2018

Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work Day



Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 14, Torrington - PLC, Watertown

Early Dismissal:Colebrook - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Colebrook - Conferences



Early Dismissal:Brookfield - PLCRegion 15 - PD

Early Dismissal:Newtown - PDRegion 1 Schools (PK-8) - PDThe Gilbert SchoolWatertownWinchester - Conferences

Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolWinchester - Conferences


Food Services

The Food Services Department understands that today’s student faces many challenges, both inside and outside the classroom. A fundamental need of all children and young adults for proper growth and development is good nutrition. Food Services works collaboratively with the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Office of Child Nutrition and the School Nutrition Association to improve the health and education of children by creating innovative public and private partnerships that promote nutritious and healthy habits that last a lifetime. Our Food Services staff have many years of experience in managing, operating, and implementing food service programs.

We Can Provide Customized Services in the Following Areas:

• On-Site Catering / Off-Site Catering • Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Programs • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) • Purchasing of Government Commodities • Farm-to-School • School Breakfast Program (SBP) • Healthy Food Certification • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) • Management of National School • Technical Assistance Lunch Program (NSLP) • Training / USDA Required Professional Development • Menu Planning / Development • Assistance with School Wellness Programs • After School Snack Programs • Business and Accounting Service • Grant Assistance • State Administration Review Assistance • Free and Reduced Claims Management • Consultation Services

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NEW YEAR’S DAY (Observed)All Schools & EdAdvance Closed


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January 2019

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAYAll Schools & EdAdvance Closed

Early Dismissal:Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD


Early Dismissal:Newtown - PD

Early Dismissal:

Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work Day


Early Dismissal:Torrington - PLC


Early Dismissal:Brookfield - PLCNew Fairfield (MS & HS) - Data DayRegion 14 - PDWatertown

Professional Development (No Students)Sherman

Early Dismissal:Plymouth - PD

Holiday Recess:Region 1 Schools

Holiday Recess:Region 1 Schools


Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolWinchester

Head Start: Prenatal to Five

Head Start: 3-5

Provides an array of quality, comprehensive services, including health, nutrition, parent support, education and mental health, to children ages three to five and their families. Our vision is “each child and family leaves Head Start, healthy, eager to learn, and ready for success.” Program staff work closely with families to ensure that each child has the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in kindergarten. Our goal is to lay the foundation for children and their families to be life-long learners.

Head Start sites are located in New Milford, Plymouth, Torrington, Watertown, and Winsted. We also have School Readiness programs at our Torrington and Winsted sites.

Early Head Start: Prenatal to Three

Provides home-based services for expectant families and children ages birth to three that meet eligibility requirements. Services include weekly home visits which focus on health, nutrition, education, social services, and parent engagement. Playgroups are held each month at the Torrington and Winsted sites.

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WINTER RECESS/PRESIDENTS’ DAY RECESS - Schools Closed:ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 7, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Watertown, Winchester

Professional Development (No Students):Region 6, Region 12

Schools Open:Danbury, Norfolk, Region 14, Thomaston, Torrington

Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - PDBrookfield - PD

Professional Development (No Students):Region 14Region 15 ThomastonTorrington

Early Dismissal:Danbury (1 hr.) - PDSherman - PD


Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 1 Schools (PK-8) - PDRegion 6 - Teacher Work Day



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Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolWinchester - PD

Early Dismissal:Watertown

School Age Programs

Our School Age Programs provide a state-licensed twelve-month program for children of elementary and middle school age. On-site before and after school programs, as well as full-day Summer Adventure Programs, offer a variety of enriching and quality experiences. Customized on-site professional development and technical assistance is offered for school districts and organizations. Our programs are conveniently located in school buildings; no transportation is required. Parents have peace of mind knowing their child receives quality, affordable care. These programs are funded by parent fees and require no additional funding from school districts. Scheduled activities include: enrichment programs, a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) and Literacy component, projects, physical activities, quiet time, and structured homework time. Students have some choice in planning and implementing activities in which they want to participate. Nutritious snacks are provided daily.

We Offer: • On-site before and/or after school programs for students. • Enrichment courses for elementary and middle school students. • Customized professional development opportunities in your district/agency. • Consulting and technical assistance provided to other programs. • Full day summer programs for students. Our Summer Adventure Programs are currently offered in Newtown and Torrington. Each week is devoted to a different theme. Some of the activities consist of arts & crafts, science, indoor/ outdoor sports, multicultural activities, swimming, and field trips. We Can Help Your School District: • Design, implement, and evaluate local before and after school programs. • Prepare a comprehensive needs assessment for your before and after school needs. • Offer programming based on your district needs.

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Conferences - Delayed Opening:Sherman

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Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthNorfolk - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Torrington - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - PDColebrook - ConferencesNew Fairfield (Consolidated & MHHS) - Data DayNewtown - Conferences


Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - ConferencesNewtown - PDSherman - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - ConferencesBrookfield (BHS) - ConferencesColebrook - ConferencesNewtown - Conferences

Closed:New Milford - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Bethel (BHS) - ConferencesRegion 15 - PD

Early Dismissal:Bethel (K-3, JS & BMS) - ConferencesRegion 6 (Elem) - ConferencesRegion 15 (Elem) - ConferencesThe Gilbert SchoolWatertown - ConferencesWinchester - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Bethel (K-3, JS & BMS) - ConferencesBrookfield (CES, HHES) - ConferencesRegion 6 (Elem) - ConferencesRegion 12 - ConferencesRegion 15 (Elem) - ConferencesThe Gilbert SchoolTorrington - PLCWinchester - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Bethel (K-3, JS & BMS) - ConferencesBrookfield (CES, HHES) - ConferencesRegion 6 (Elem) - ConferencesRegion 12 - Conferences

Early Dismissal:Brookfield (WMS) - ConferencesDanbury (1 hr.) - PDSherman - Conferences


Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work DayThe Gilbert SchoolWinchester - PD

Early Dismissal:Torrington - Conferences


Professional Development (No Students):Plymouth

Early Dismissal:Watertown - Conferences

School ServicesOur School Services Team offers training, facilitation, and support in:

• Teacher Leadership Academy• TEAM (Teacher Education and

Mentoring) and TEAM Review of Practice (ROP)

Professional Councils and Learning Communities Strategic Coherence Planning• NEASC Accreditation Preparation and

Support• School Improvement PlanningData, Management and Learning Software SolutionsCustomized Professional Learning

Leadership/Instructional Coaching and Support

• Administrator Coaching and Support• Approaches to Instructional

Coaching and Instructional Coaching Support

• Topical Leadership Seminars• Understanding and Working with CT

Accountability MetricsImproving and Supporting Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Practices• Assessment Literacy

◊ Formative Assessment Practices• Connecticut Standards

◊ CT Social Studies Framework◊ Next Generation Science Standards◊ CT English Language Proficiency

Standards◊ CT Core Standards◊ CT Professional Learning Standards

• Curriculum Development• Digital Learning and 21st Century

Skills• Providing Effective Feedback• English Learners Support• Inquiry-Based Instruction• Mastery Learning

• Personalized Learning• Professional Learning Communities• Project/Problem-Based Learning• Science, Technology, Engineering, &

Mathematics (STEM) Initiatives• SRBI (Scientific Researched Based

Interventions)• Student-Centered Learning• Teacher and Student Portfolios• Universal Design for Learning• Workshop Model of Instruction

Improving/Sustaining Positive School Climate• Diversity/Cultural Competence

Training and Support• PBIS (Positive Behavioral

Interventions and Supports)Educator Talent, Evaluation and Support• Administrative/Educator Evaluation

and Support• Aspiring Administrators Academy• Foundational Skills for Evaluators of

Teachers• PDEC Services and Support

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Early Dismissal:Brookfield - PLCWatertown


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SPRING RECESS - Schools Closed:ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester




GOOD FRIDAY - Schools Closed:ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, EdAdvance, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester

Early Dismissal:Danbury (1 hr.) - PDSherman - PD


Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolThomaston - ConferencesWinchester - PD





Early Dismissal:Thomaston - Conferences

School Closed:New Fairfield

Special Education and Related Services

Special Education Services partners with K-12 school districts across the state to provide comprehensive and cost effective support that includes: programming, professional development, staffing, transportation, and individualized district needs.

Program Options• K-12 Academic/Therapeutic Outplacement Programs

◊ ACCESS provides outplacement programs at its Danbury and Torrington locations for K-12 students who experience challenges in a mainstream school setting.

• Short-term Diagnostic Services◊ The Diagnostic Center provides comprehensive evaluations and

educational programming to identify and plan for each student’s academic and social developmental needs.• Expelled Student Educational Programs

◊ This program provides full or partial year academic services for expelled students, customized to district needs.• Summer Credit Recovery Programs

◊ Certified teaching staff at ACCESS provide tutoring in core academic areas and personalized instruction for credit recovery.

• Professional Development◊ Special Education Services provides targeted professional development for special education and related service

staff.• Personnel Services

◊ We are available to provide “one-stop” service and handle the recruitment, employment screening, and hiring for you.

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Early Dismissal:Bethel - PDBrookfield - PLCDanbury - PDNew Fairfield - Data DayPlymouth - PDRegion 7Region 14 - PDWatertown

Professional Development (No Students):ACCESS North and South

Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - PDRegion 15 - PD

Professional Development (No Students):Danbury

Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work DayThe Gilbert SchoolWinchester - PD





Transportation Services

Our Transportation Services department specializes in transporting special needs students. We have a fleet of over 150 vehicles that we use for transportation. We presently provide transportation for 25 school districts and transport to 60 schools and programs within Connecticut. We provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation. We can provide significant cost reductions by combining runs with cooperating districts. We have two dispatch locations: one in Litchfield and one in Danbury.

We transport students for:

• School Districts• Area Hospital Programs• Head Start Programs• Connecticut Rehabilitation Services• Foothills Adult & Continuing Education Classes• Northwest Hills Council of Governments• Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging

We can fill your transportation needs on a one-time or on-going basis. Call today and reap the rewards of cross-district transportation. Have your students join the over 300 students we currently serve.

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Last Day of School:Bethel (early dismissal)New Milford (early dismissal)NewtownRegion 14

Last Day of School:Danbury (early dismissal)

Early Dismissal:Region 12Watertown

Last Day of School:ACCESS North and South (early dismissal), Region 7, Region 15 - (early dismissal), The Gilbert School, Thomaston - (early dismissal), Winchester - (early dismissal)

Last Day of School:Region 1 Schools (early dismissal)Sherman (early dismissal)

Last Day of School:Brookfield (early dismissal)

Last Day of School:Torrington

Teacher’s Last Day:Torrington

Teacher’s Last Day:New Fairfield


Teacher Work Day (No Students):Region 15

Last Day of School:Barkhamsted (early dismissal)Colebrook (early dismissal)LitchfieldRegion 6Region 12 (early dismissal)Watertown (early dismissal)

Teacher Work Day (No Students):Region 15The Gilbert SchoolWinchester

Last Day of School:New Fairfield (early dismissal)

Early Dismissal:Watertown

Last Day of School:Plymouth

Teacher’s In-Service:Norfolk

Early Dismissal:Watertown (HS)

Last Day of School:Norfolk - (early dismissal)

Early Dismissal:Watertown (HS)

Litchfield Office355 Goshen Road

P.O. Box 909Litchfield, CT 06759-0909

Phone: (860) 567-0863

Danbury Office4 Mountainview Terrace

Danbury, CT 06810Phone: (203) 791-1904

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Canaan

Colebrook

Cornwall

Danbury

Kent

Litchfield

New Fairfield

New Milford

Newtown

Norfolk

North Canaan

Plymouth

Region 1 Canaan

CornwallKent

North CanaanSalisburySharon

Region 6 GoshenMorris

Warren

Region 7 Barkhamsted

ColebrookNew Hartford

Norfolk

Region 1

Region 6

Region 7

Region 12

Region 14

Region 15

Salisbury

Sharon

Sherman

The Gilbert School

Thomaston

Torrington

Watertown

Winchester

Region 12Bridgewater

RoxburyWashington

Region 14BethlehemWoodbury

Region 15MiddleburySouthbury

Member Districts

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ACCESS South103 Miry Brook RoadDanbury, CT 06810

Phone: (203) 205-0000

ACCESS North57 Forest Court

Torrington, CT 06790Phone: (860) 618-7411

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