2018-2019
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Program Contacts
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
New Teacher Orientation:Danbury
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
New Teacher Orientation:Danbury
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
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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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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Early Dismissal:Bethel (BHS) - Conferences
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South
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:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PD
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
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
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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THANKSGIVING RECESSAll Schools & EdAdvance Closed
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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
EdAdvanceBoard of Directors Meeting
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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
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
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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 Closed
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WINTER RECESS:All Schools Closed
EdAdvanceBoard of Directors Meeting
WINTER RECESS:All Schools Closed
December 2018
Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work Day
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PD
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:Danbury (1 hr.) - PD
WINTER RECESS:All Schools & EdAdvance Closed
Early Dismissal:Brookfield - PLCRegion 15 - PD
Early Dismissal:Newtown - PDRegion 1 Schools (PK-8) - PDThe Gilbert SchoolWatertownWinchester - Conferences
Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolWinchester - Conferences
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
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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January 2019
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAYAll Schools & EdAdvance Closed
Early Dismissal:Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PD
Early Dismissal:Newtown - PD
Early Dismissal:
Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work Day
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
Early Dismissal:Torrington - PLC
Early Dismissal:Danbury (1 hr.) - PD
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
Regional Professional Development (No Students):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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Staff Development - 2hr. Delay:Newtown
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Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South
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:Danbury (1 hr.) - PD
Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 1 Schools (PK-8) - PDRegion 6 - Teacher Work Day
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
Early Dismissal:Torrington - PLC
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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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March 2019
Early Dismissal:Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthNorfolk - Conferences
Early Dismissal:Torrington - Conferences
Early Dismissal:Barkhamsted - PDColebrook - ConferencesNew Fairfield (Consolidated & MHHS) - Data DayNewtown - Conferences
Regional Professional Development (No Students):Region 1 Schools
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:Danbury (1 hr.) - PD
Early Dismissal:Litchfield - Teacher Work DayRegion 6 - Teacher Work DayThe Gilbert SchoolWinchester - PD
Early Dismissal:Torrington - Conferences
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
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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Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South
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
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
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
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:Danbury (1 hr.) - PD
Early Dismissal:The Gilbert SchoolThomaston - ConferencesWinchester - PD
Staff Development - 2hr. Delay:Newtown
Early Dismissal:Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD
Early Dismissal:Torrington - PLC
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
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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Staff Development - 2hr. Delay:Newtown
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and South
Early Dismissal:ACCESS North and SouthDanbury (1 hr.) - PD
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
Early Dismissal:Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD
Early Dismissal:Torrington - PLC
Professional Development - Late Opening:Region 1 (HS)
Early Dismissal:Danbury (1 hr.) - 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
Regional Professional Development (No Students):Region 1 Schools
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)
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ACCESS South103 Miry Brook RoadDanbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 205-0000
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Torrington, CT 06790Phone: (860) 618-7411