A Note from our Executive Director

Dear Colleagues,

Throughout the pandemic, EASTCONN has worked hard to provide responsive solutions to northeastern Connecticut’s most pressing educational challenges. As an education-based non-profit since 1980, we help educators gain the professional expertise they need to improve child outcomes and advance their practice. We also provide services and programming in the fields of early childhood, K-12 education, special education, teaching and learning, adult education, mental health, student transportation, technology, and much more. And we continue to grow in response to our region’s ever-expanding education needs.

This mid-year, 2022 Winter/Spring catalog reflects not only the essential programs and services you’ve come to rely on, but new ones as well. New offerings include:

Early Childhood Coaching & Consultation Services

• Mind in the Making Series - page 11 • Preschool Special Education - page 11 • Pyramid Model Supports - page 12 • Social-Emotional Learning Supports - page 12

Leading & Learning

• Social Emotional Learning Council - a free forum for all educators - page 27 • Project-Based Learning Coaching - page 23

Adult & Community Programs

• Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline Classes, preparing adults for in-demand careers in healthcare - page 7

K-12 Student Services

• Driver Education Classes - page 20

I invite you to leaf through this catalog, find the topics or areas you wish to explore, and contact our experts directly to learn more. We welcome your inquiries, and there is no obligation.

Visit our website to learn even more: www.eastconn.org. Please reach out to us. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Gary S. Mala Executive Director gmala@eastconn.org