EASTCONN Programs and Services Catalog by EASTCONN

A catalog of exemplary programs, products and services for learners of all ages

A dult Services Early Childhood Initiative s

Online at www.eastconn.org 2011-2012

Or gan izatio nal Sup port Services Studen t Services Te ach Te ing ch & Le no arning log Services y So luti o n s

EASTCONN programs, products and services are organized under six main headings: 1. Adult Services

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Adult Basic Education & Credentialing.......................... page 2-3 Community Programs...................... page 3-4 Employment & Training Programs................... page 4 English Language Learner Services........................................ page 4 Parent & Family Programs...................................... page 4

2. Early Childhood Initiatives

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Early Childhood Consultation ......... page 5-6 Early Childhood Materials & Products................... page 6 Early Childhood Programs & Services.................................... page 6-7 Professional Development for Early Childhood Providers..................................... page 7 Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other Developmental Disabilities.......... page 7

3. Organizational Support Services

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Administrative Support..................... page 8 Communications Services................. page 9 Conference & Event Management................................ page 9 Cooperative Purchasing.................... page 10 Employer & Business Services....................................... page 10 Facilities & Information Technology (IT) Services.............. page 10-11 Human Resources Management............................... page 11 Personnel & Staffing Solutions.................... page 11-12 Program Design & Development........................... page 12 Transportation Services..................... page 12

4. Student Services

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Assistive Technology......................... page 13-14 Career Transitions............................. page 14 Driver Education.............................. page 14 Interdistrict School-Year Programs...................................... page 15-17 Magnet Schools & Other Options for Students...................................... page 17-18 Professional Development & Support for Special Educators ........................ page 18-19 Programs for Students with Developmental Disabilities.................................. page 19 Schools for Non-Traditional Learners....................................... page 19 Schools for Students with Behavioral Challenges.................. page 20 Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other Developmental Disabilities.................................. page 20 Summer, Vacation, After-School Programs................. page 20-21 Other Student Services...................... page 21-22

5. Teaching & Learning Services

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Educational Leadership..................... page 23 Professional Development & Coaching................................. page 23-27 School Improvement......................... page 27-30

6. Technology Solutions

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Data Solutions Support & Training................................... page 31-32 Educational Technology Integration................................... page 32 Technology Planning & Development........................... page 33 Technology Products......................... page 33

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.

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Hello! Since 1980, EASTCONN has provided a broad selection of education services to northeastern Connecticut’s schools, communities and learners of all ages. We hope this comprehensive directory will simplify your search for the EASTCONN programs, products or services you need. Use this as a starting point, and then call any of the staff listed to find out more. We welcome your calls. I also invite you to call or e-mail me. We’re here to help. Again this year, for your convenience, we have listed some offerings under multiple categories. Look for the NEW symbol to find our latest offerings. You can also find all of this information and much more on our Web site at www.eastconn.org. As you will see, you can search for programs or services in a variety of ways on our home page. Paula M. Colen, Executive Director

It all starts with a conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Paula M. Colen Executive Director 860-455-1565 pcolen@eastconn.org CONTACT US TODAY! WE’RE HERE TO HELP. Use our convenient program index (p. 36) to search for the program, product or service you need. EASTCONN Administration 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, Connecticut 06247 860-455-0707 ~ Fax: 860-455-8026 ~ E-mail: first-name initial+last name@eastconn.org Executive Director..................................................................Paula M. Colen.................................................... 860-455-1565 Adult Services.........................................................................Rich Tariff............................................................ 860-455-1562 Communications & Marketing..............................................Dotty Budnick..................................................... 860-455-1506 Early Childhood Initiatives....................................................Elizabeth Aschenbrenner...................................... 860-455-1518 Facilities & IT........................................................................Michael Akana..................................................... 860-455-1500 Finance..................................................................................John Baskowski.................................................... 860-455-1502 Human Resources..................................................................Steven Wapen...................................................... 860-455-1570 Planning & Development......................................................Maureen Crowley................................................ 860-455-1513 Student Services (K-12)..........................................................Thomas F. Cronin................................................ 860-455-1512 Teaching, Learning & Technology..........................................Jim Huggins......................................................... 860-455-1525 Transportation........................................................................Frank Salce.......................................................... 860-228-6751 www.eastconn.org

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Adult Services EASTCONN promotes and supports lifelong learning for parents, workers and citizens of northeastern Connecticut. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school completion, job training, or parenting support, our adult services are designed to develop interests, increase abilities and expand options. The descriptions of services that follow are only a sampling of the ways that we can help you address your adult programming needs. Contact any of our program staff, or call Rich Tariff, Director of Adult Services, at 860-455-1562, to begin the conversation.

Adult Basic Education & Credentialing g American Citizenship Preparation These classes prepare adults to pass the American Citizenship Test, with a special emphasis on questions used by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591 Phyllis Bonneau........................................ 860-779-3770 g Education Refresher (ER) The Education Refresher program helps prepare the adult student to enter the job market or to meet entry requirements for training programs/post-secondary education opportunities. Each student receives an individualized plan of study, as well as appropriate referrals to free-of-charge adult education classes. Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770 g English-as-a-Second-Language Family Literacy EASTCONN Adult Services partners with Head Start to provide Family Literacy classes to eligible Windham families. Families in need of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes are targeted for this program. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591

g High School Completion EASTCONN offers three different options for adults, 16 and older, who seek a high school credential: the GED Diploma; the External Diploma Program; and the Adult Credit High School Diploma. Students are guided to select the appropriate option through an intake process that includes assessment and an interview with program staff. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591 Phyllis Bonneau........................................ 860-779-3770 g Life Skills & Basic Skills Instruction Both group and individualized instruction are available for adults who need to improve their basic skills in reading, writing or mathematics before beginning a high school completion program. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591 Phyllis Bonneau........................................ 860-779-3770 g Non-Traditional Learner Program EASTCONN provides United Services clients with classes to improve their English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) skills and to prepare them for the GED exam. Residents also develop problem-solving, decision-making and other criticalthinking skills. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591

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Adult Services g Out-of-School Youth: Get with the B.E.A.T. Get with the B.E.A.T. (Better Education Always Triumphs) is a program for out-of-school youth, ages 16-21, that provides opportunities for completing high school, obtaining post-secondary education and/or securing job training. Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770

Community Programs

g Regional Management of Mandated Adult

Education Programs

We manage all aspects of your mandated adult education programs, including grant submission, fiscal management, participant recruitment, assessment services, instructional services, post-program assessment and reporting. Through regional cost-sharing, we are able to offer an expanded number of regional and local adult education choices. Rich Tariff................................................ 860-455-1562 g Transitions to Post-Secondary Education This program helps guide students who have successfully completed one of EASTCONN’s high school equivalency programs (the GED Diploma, the Adult Credit High School Diploma or the External Diploma), as they transition into a variety of postsecondary education and training programs. Phyllis Bonneau........................................ 860-779-3770 g Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program Volunteer tutors work with adult learners on basic reading, writing, math or English-as-a-Second-Language skills. Tutoring, provided free of charge, can be on a one-to-one basis or in a classroom setting. Tutoring is offered at multiple sites in EASTCONN-region towns. Adults interested in volunteering, as well as adult students who are in need of tutoring services, are encouraged to apply. Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770 g Workplace Education & Training Local businesses and non-profit agencies can customize a costeffective package of literacy and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) training components that meet their workforce development needs. Training can be provided in the workplace or at a convenient EASTCONN adult education site. Rich Tariff................................................ 860-455-1562 Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770

“I don’t think I would finish high school if I didn’t have this place.” [Adult Credit Diploma Student]

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g Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA) Created for northeastern Connecticut residents of all ages and taught by some of Connecticut’s finest arts professionals, CTAA classes explore disciplines like dance, theater, cartooning, creative writing, and individual music lessons. Classes are offered in fall and spring sessions at the beautiful, art decoera Capitol Theater, which houses CTAA in busy downtown Willimantic. CTAA also offers a summer theater program for children entering grades 4-12. Rachel Roccoberton Griffin........................ 860-465-5636 g Community Education Non-credit, recreational, personal improvement and career advancement courses are offered at nearby community sites for northeastern Connecticut residents of all ages. A new selection of reasonably priced courses is offered year-round, including a creative summer program for youngsters, ages 6-17, that combines academics and fun. Joan Trivella............................................ 860-779-3770 g Driver Education Taught by state-certified driver-education professionals, these classes prepare teens and adults, through in-class instruction and behind-the-wheel training, to obtain their Connecticut state driver’s licenses. EASTCONN’s driving schools are in two convenient locations: Willimantic and Danielson. Lynn Galovich.......................................... 860-428-7455 Frank Salce............................................... 860-228-6751

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Adult Services g EASTCONN Adventure Program for Adults EASTCONN Adventure custom-designs experientially based programs for team-building, leadership training and professional development. The activities, adapted for participants of all ages and fitness levels, are designed to explore both positive communication and collaboration skills, and identify new strategies for building effective teams. EASTCONN offers both indoor and outdoor Adventure options, all specifically designed to create a safe environment for learning. Francine Piela.......................................... 860-455-1545

English Language Learner Services g Education Refresher (ER) The Education Refresher program helps prepare the adult student to enter the job market or to meet entry requirements for training programs/post-secondary education opportunities. Each student receives an individualized plan of study, as well as appropriate referrals to free-of-charge adult education classes. Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770

Employment & Training Programs g Education Refresher (ER) The Education Refresher program helps prepare the adult student to enter the job market or to meet entry requirements for training programs/post-secondary education opportunities. Each student receives an individualized plan of study, as well as appropriate referrals to free-of-charge adult education classes. Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770

STEM Classes (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

These classes are for adults who want to improve their job marketability in the high-tech employment field. Students with or without high school diplomas focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in classes like: STEM Design Workshops, Foundations of Algebra, and The Adult Learner’s Guide to College Success. Classes are designed to help prepare students for success as they enter the job market or college. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591 Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770 g Transitions to Post-Secondary Education This program helps guide students who have successfully completed one of EASTCONN’s high school equivalency programs (the GED, the Adult Credit High School Diploma or the External Diploma), as they transition into a variety of postsecondary education and training programs. Phyllis Bonneau........................................ 860-779-3770 page 4

g English-as-a-Second-Language Instruction Our Adult Education-certified instructors provide free instruction for non-English-speaking adults who are 16 years of age and older. Beginner-to-intermediate-level classes are available. Daytime and evening classes are offered at convenient locations throughout northeastern Connecticut. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591 Suzanne Cimochowski.............................. 860-779-3770 Phyllis Bonneau........................................ 860-779-3770

Parent & Family Programs g Early Childhood Parent Education/Parenting

Workshops

Workshops on a range of topics are available to support parents in increasing their parenting skills, improving their knowledge of children’s growth and development and learning how to support learning. Early childhood specialists are available to provide regional or on-site training. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518 g English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL)

Family Literacy

EASTCONN Adult Services partners with Head Start to provide Family Literacy classes to eligible Windham families. Families in need of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes are the focus of this program. Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860- 423-2591 www.eastconn.org

Early Childhood Initiatives EASTCONN works with parents, communities and schools to ensure that all children enter school ready to succeed. EASTCONN can design and implement high-quality, early-childhood education programs and services. We can also assist with data collection, planning and policy development, facilitation and community engagement, workshops for parents and professionals, facilities consultation, and program design and evaluation. The descriptions of services that follow are only a sampling of the ways that we can help you address your early childhood needs. Contact any of our program staff, or call Elizabeth Aschenbrenner, Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, at 860-455-1518, to begin the conversation.

Early Childhood Consultation g Child-Specific Consultation & Assessment Comprehensive evaluation and on-site observation are available to districts to assist teachers in selecting the most appropriate instructional or behavioral management strategies for individual children. We offer a full range of specialists, from those in early childhood to professionals across the entire spectrum of special needs, preK to grade 12. Thomas Cronin (K-12)............................. 860-455-1512 Elizabeth Aschenbrenner (PreK)............... 860-455-1518 g Connecticut Accreditation Facilitation Project

(AFP)

An established statewide resource, the Connecticut Accreditation Facilitation Project (AFP) provides critical leadership and support for the achievement of quality standards and excellence in early childhood programs. AFP services include: overviews of NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Standards and Accreditation Performance Criteria; technical assistance with the process of accreditation; and individualized support for programs engaged in the self-study. Debra Stipe.............................................. 860-455-1559

g Early Childhood Program Monitoring & Evaluation Our early childhood specialists can help to create or improve early childhood programs, birth through grade 3. Consultation can include program and curriculum design, as well as facility and learning environment design and evaluation. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518 g NAEYC Accreditation Consultation Information, consultation and training are available to preschool and kindergarten programs that want to pursue accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Debra Stipe.............................................. 860-455-1559 g Preschool Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Training and consultation are available to your staff on curriculum and assessment (with an emphasis on linking teaching to curriculum and assessment) and aligning the preschool curriculum with that of the primary grades. Training for the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks is also available. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518

g Early Childhood Council Development

& Facilitation

EASTCONN staff with experience in community collaboration, early childhood policy and practice and comprehensive services, will work with your community to support the development and implementation of an Early Childhood Council. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518

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Early Childhood Initiatives g Strategic Data-Driven Planning for

Early Childhood Programs & Services

EASTCONN can help communities or programs create longrange or short-term plans for the development, implementation, or improvement of comprehensive, quality programs and services for children and their families. Collaboration within and across communities and service providers is emphasized. Assistance with grant-writing is also available. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518 g Teaming & Conflict Resolution EASTCONN can provide training, coaching and support to groups that must function as high-performance work teams. Learning how to manage conflict resolution is a critical part of effective team performance. Provide your teams with the skills they need to achieve their outcomes. Jim Huggins............................................. 860-455-1525 g Teaming, Consultation & Coaching Early childhood specialists provide a range of professional development services customized to meet your program and district needs. Professional development related to curriculum, teaching and assessment is directly connected with state and national standards. On-site training and coaching is aimed at accomplishing program improvement goals that lead to increased child outcomes. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518

g Birth-to-Three Program Early intervention services are provided in the home for young children, birth to age 3, who have been identified with disabilities, and their families; services include parenting support and collaboration with early-intervention providers Maribeth Stearns...................................... 860-455-1557 g Early Childhood Parent Education/Parenting

Workshops

Workshops on a range of topics are available to support parents in increasing their parenting skills, improving their knowledge of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and development and learning how to support learning. Early childhood specialists are available to provide regional or on-site training. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518

g Transition Planning: Birth-to-Three

& PreK-to-Kindergarten

Early childhood specialists offer consultation to communities and schools regarding best practices for transitioning children into kindergarten. By facilitating a broad-based group, we can assist communities and schools in developing comprehensive transition plans that support successful, positive experiences for children and families. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner........................... 860-455-1518

Early Childhood Materials & Products g Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework

Web-Based Software

g Early Head Start This program serves income-eligible pregnant women and children, birth to age 3, and their families, in a home-visiting or center-based program. EASTCONN offers Early Head Start in northeastern Connecticut (northern Windham County), while Windham Public Schools provides the program for the greater Windham area. Stafford Public Schools offers a homebased program in the Stafford area. Benefits of Early Head Start include strong family involvement and support with health, dental, nutrition and mental health needs. Kimberly McClure.................................... 860-455-1532

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Early Childhood Initiatives g English-as-a-Second Language Family Literacy EASTCONN Adult Services partners with Head Start to provide Family Literacy classes to eligible Windham families. Families in need of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes are targeted for this program Ginnie Gorin............................................ 860-423-2591

Professional Development for Early Childhood Providers

Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other Developmental Disabilities

g Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other g Head Start This program serves income-eligible preschool-age children and their families in Windham and Tolland counties. Centerbased programs are available in Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam, Stafford, Vernon, and Windham. The home-visiting program, combined with a play group, is available in the greater Killingly and Windham areas. Stafford and Windham Public Schools provide the Head Start program in their respective regions. Benefits of Head Start include strong family involvement and support with health, dental, nutrition and mental health needs. Kimberly McClure.................................... 860-455-1532

Developmental Disabilities Program, PreK-8

Located at EASTCONN’s Commerce Drive facility in Columbia, our program provides a highly structured, intensive and individualized classroom experience for children in grades preK-8 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. Students are supported by a multidisciplinary team, which includes a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), an occupational therapist, a speech-language pathologist, a physical therapist and an assistive technology specialist. Parental involvement is a key component of the program. Extended school year services are available. Doris Dyer............................................... 860-228-3249 Ron Morin............................................... 860-933-7371 g Multidisciplinary Consultative, Assessment

“Our [Birth-to-Three] students experience smooth and well-planned transitions to… preschool.”

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& Support Services

Organizational Support Services EASTCONN is committed to facilitating collaborative, regional approaches to school operations. From cooperative purchasing to regional staff recruitment, we work to find more cost-effective ways of using your resources. The descriptions of services that follow are only a sampling of the ways that we can help you address your organizational support needs. Contact any of our program staff, or call Paula M. Colen, Executive Director, at 860-455-1565, to begin the conversation. g Regional Management of Mandated

Administrative Support

g Cooperative Purchasing EASTCONNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional Cooperative offers its members the opportunity to purchase products from established providers. Contracts include quality products and services with competitive pricing and rebate incentives. Current contracts exist for custodial supplies, food service items, office supplies, copy paper, photocopier and printer units, service and supplies, and fuel oil. Reverse auction services are available. Members save their school districts time and money. Sue Lewis................................................ 860-228-6751 Rich Tariff............................................... 860-455-1562 g Grants Development & Management Whether your grant is local, statewide or federal, EASTCONN can help you write and produce grants, facilitate the process with your staff and/or manage the fiscal and administrative sides of your program. We have 30 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in obtaining and managing significant grant dollars. Maureen Crowley.................................... 860-455-1513 g Meeting Facilitation Services EASTCONNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skilled facilitators are available to help plan and lead special meetings, discussion groups and focus groups, as well as problem-solving or planning sessions. Meeting discussions and results are clearly documented to ensure clear outcomes. Debbie Siegel........................................... 860-455-1551 page 8

Adult Education Programs

g Technology Planning & Evaluation This service provides assistance for districts interested in creating or implementing a systemic and long-term technology plan that meets Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements. Facilitation and support are available for all types of planning, from small projects to communitywide initiatives. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation support are also available. Jane Cook................................................ 860-455-1510 Jim Huggins............................................ 860-455-1525 www.eastconn.org

Organizational Support Services Communications Services

g Communications Training & Support Our in-house staff can help you increase positive media coverage or enhance your written, graphic, or digital communications, including newsletters, press releases, Web sites, online surveys and multi-media presentations. We can provide direct service, training, or on-site support and coaching. Dotty Budnick......................................... 860-455-1506

g Spanish Translation Services Improve your communications with Spanish-speakers of all ages by using our Spanish translator. Experienced and accurate, our translator will ensure that you are able to communicate clearly with your Latino audience/s whenever you need to share either day-to-day or critical information. Teddie Sleight.......................................... 860-455-1553

Conference & Event Management

g Desktop Publishing Services We can design and deliver finished projects or provide on-site coaching to your administrative support staff. From newsletters to posters to presentations, we can improve your capacity to communicate with all your audiences through effective graphic design. Our staff have won state and national recognition for Web and publication design. Cindy Laurendeau................................... 860- 455-1530

g Media Consultation Services Let us help you increase your positive press. We have seasoned journalists on staff who can help you choose newsworthy topics, write successful press releases, and/or distribute your press releases to appropriate media outlets. We maintain a current list of education reporters and local and state media outlets. Our staff can edit and distribute it for you, or teach you how to do it yourself. Teddie Sleight.......................................... 860-455-1553 g Online Surveys & Data Analysis We offer customized design, hosting and data-analysis support for your online survey and data collection projects. Our familiarity with educational data and school improvement will help ensure that these projects yield the data that you need to answer your driving questions. Michael Mahony...................................... 860-455-1537 Thomas Schenking.................................... 860-455-1548

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Our conference staff managed 211 Professional Development workshops and 581 meetings for more than 2,000 participants in 2010-2011.

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Organizational Support Services Cooperative Purchasing

g Cooperative Purchasing Members may purchase products from established providers. Contracts include quality products and services with competitive pricing and rebate incentives. Current contracts exist for custodial supplies, food service items, office supplies, copy paper, photocopier and printer units, service and supplies, and fuel oil. Reverse auction services are available. Members save their school districts time and money. Sue Lewis................................................ 860-228-6751 Rich Tariff............................................... 860-455-1562

Employer & Business Services

g Conference & Meeting Support We can help you plan and manage your events at our facilities or alternate venues of your choice across Connecticut. From initial planning of your event to assisting with on-site logistical support, we offer comprehensive event management support, such as online and on-site registration, sourcing facilitators and presenters, materials production and mailing, registrant fee and event fiscal management, sourcing and supplying support materials, catering and vendor exhibit management. Jennifer Etheridge.................................... 860-455-1558 g EASTCONN Adventure Program for Adults EASTCONN Adventure custom-designs experientially based programs for team-building, leadership training and professional development. The activities, adapted for participants of all ages and fitness levels, are designed to explore both positive communication and collaboration skills, and identify new strategies for building effective teams. EASTCONN offers both indoor and outdoor Adventure options, all specifically designed to create a safe environment for learning. Francine Piela......................................... 860-455-1545 g Spanish Translation Services Improve your communications with Spanish-speakers of all ages by using our Spanish translator. Experienced and accurate, our translator will ensure that you are able to communicate clearly with your Latino audience/s whenever you need to share either day-to-day or critical information. Teddie Sleight.......................................... 860-455-1553

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g Workplace Education & Training Local businesses and non-profit agencies can customize a costeffective package of literacy and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) training components that meet their workforce development needs. Training can be provided in the workplace or at a convenient EASTCONN adult education site Rich Tariff............................................... 860-455-1562 Suzanne Cimochowski............................. 860-779-3770

Facilities & Information Technology (IT) Services

g Asbestos Management Staffing Services Meet your state mandate to identify a designated person to manage asbestos and other hazardous materials in your school facilities. Ensure compliance with all school-related and AHERA regulations. We can provide you with a trained person on a temporary or permanent basis, or you can contract with us to perform your six-month inspections. Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543

g Asbestos Inspection & Management Our licensed Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner will help you stay in compliance with state and federal regulations related to asbestos-containing materials in schools, including inspections, three-year re-inspections, training and management-plan development. Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543 g Computer Desktop Support Services Our technical support team can help you with all your computer desktop needs, from set-up to preventive maintenance to diagnostics and repair. Our services are delivered on-site. Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543 Thomas Schenking.................................... 860-455-1548 www.eastconn.org

Organizational Support Services g Facilities Audit Services EASTCONN supports school districts that do not have the on-staff expertise necessary to make determinations about long-range facilities needs, including maintenance and overall improvement planning. Call us to explore your options. Thomas Cronin........................................ 860-455-1512 Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543 g Hazardous Materials Support & Training

for Schools

& Support Services

We can provide you with trained IT staff on a temporary, fullor part-time basis, or you can contract with us for short-term projects. Call us to discuss your IT needs. Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543 Thomas Schenking.................................... 860-455-1548 g Radon Measurement Service Provider Use the expertise of our nationally certified Radon Measurement Technician to test your school or day care facility for radon. We will determine whether your building(s) meets mandated State of Connecticut Department of Public Health codes. Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543

Human Resources Management

g CT REAP: Web-Based Employment System Reach across the global marketplace with CT REAP, Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statewide, Web-based, employment system for recruiting teachers and other certified administrators. Steven Wapen.......................................... 860-455-1554 g Fingerprinting Services EASTCONN offers fingerprinting services to Local Education Agencies and their applicants to ensure compliance with Connecticut state law. Angela Frati............................................ 860-455-1550 Janet Smith............................................. 860-455-1554 g Nursing Staff Support Services We can help you with all aspects of school nursing, from staffing and support with hiring details, to training and supervision. Steven Wapen.......................................... 860-455-1554 g Personnel Recruitment Assistance We offer a range of strategies to help you recruit and hire educational personnel, including cooperative advertising and access to our Web-based employment system. Steven Wapen.......................................... 860-455-1554

Personnel & Staffing Solutions

g Technology Infrastructure Network Management Supplement your in-house staff with our technology infrastructure experts. We can help you with your infrastructure project, network support, product development or technology audits. Jim Huggins............................................ 860-455-1525 Thomas Schenking.................................... 860-455-1548 www.eastconn.org

g Information Technology (IT) Staff Support Services We can provide you with trained IT staff on a temporary, fullor part-time basis, or you can contract with us for short-term projects. Call us to discuss your IT needs. Michael Akana........................................ 860-455-1543 Thomas Schenking.................................... 860-455-1548

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Organizational Support Services g Shared Staffing Use EASTCONN to recruit, interview and hire qualified fulltime or part-time staff to fill district positions that include paraprofessionals with specialized training, as well as hard-tofill certified and administrative support positions. Steven Wapen.......................................... 860-455-1554

g Program Evaluation We can help you respond to local, regional, federal, private foundations and grantor questions about how your program design results in benefits to students; how it aligns with program goals; and its degree of effectiveness as compared to other strategies. Maureen Crowley.................................... 860-455-1513

Program Design & Development

g Program Planning, Design & Development We can assist program, service and school representatives in designing and developing innovative educational and professional development programs, including designing and conducting needs assessments, developing new and improving existing service models, identifying funding sources, preparing grant proposals, developing action/implementation plans and facilitating the development process. Maureen Crowley.................................... 860-455-1513

g Collaborative Initiatives Across Districts EASTCONN facilitates collaboration among school districts around a variety of topics like common curriculum development, staff development, grant-writing, and the design of programs and services for students. Regional collaborations maximize local dollars and expand program options. Maureen Crowley.................................... 860-455-1513

g Strategic Data-Driven Planning for Early

Childhood Programs & Services

EASTCONN can help communities or programs create long-range or short-term plans for the development, implementation, or improvement of comprehensive, quality programs and services for children and their families. Collaboration within and across communities and service providers is emphasized. Assistance with grant-writing is also available. Elizabeth Aschenbrenner.......................... 860-455-1518

Transportation Services g Interdistrict Program Design & Management Every two years, EASTCONN collaborates with area school districts to respond to CSDE-funded Interdistrict Grant opportunities designed to boost studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; academic skills and increase their understanding and experience of diversity. If selected for funding, programs are limited to districts that have signed on to participate in that funding cycle. Contact us for more information about currently funded programs or new grant opportunities. Nancy Vitale............................................ 860-455-1522 g New Education Options EASTCONN collaborates with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), public schools, higher education and community leaders to promote increased educational options for students and families. From needs assessment to conceptualization of design models, and from funding-source referrals to implementation, EASTCONN staff members are able to help create innovative choices for students. Maureen Crowley.................................... 860-455-1513 page 12

g School Transportation Services With a fleet of 100-plus vehicles that include GPS tracking and cell phones, EASTCONN offers day-to-day mini-van transportation and â&#x20AC;&#x153;yellow busâ&#x20AC;? services for both regular and special education students traveling to destinations ranging from local areas to neighboring states. Drivers and aides are experienced carriers of both medically fragile students and students with behavioral challenges. Other services include employment and training transportation, consultation about current transportation vendor contract efficiency, and transportation to special events and field trips. Frank Salce.............................................. 860-228-6751 www.eastconn.org

Student Services EASTCONN works with local school districts to ensure that all the children in our region, from preschool through high school and beyond, have access to a rich variety of learning opportunities. From in-district support services to regional schools, EASTCONN is a valuable, additional resource for students, parents and educators. The descriptions of services that follow are only a sampling of the ways that we can help you address your students’ needs. Contact any of our program staff, or call Thomas Cronin, Director of Education Services, at 860-455-1512, to begin the conversation.

Assistive Technology

g Assistive Technology Consortium The Consortium is the result of continued collaboration efforts between EASTCONN and the Connecticut Tech Act Project. This collaboration provides access to an expanded library of assistive technology tools for use in professional development, student assessment and trial use of devices within member school districts. Districts can customize a package to meet their district’s needs. Consortium membership includes priority scheduling of services, access to the expanding Assistive Technology Lending Library, and participation in four half-day and a full-day of Consortium trainings. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486

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g Assistive Technology Consultation EASTCONN’s Assistive Technology (AT) team works directly with staff and students in the classroom to support the effective use of AT, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), to support student learning. Consultative services include maximizing the use of a district’s existing AT resources and identifying new and emerging resources to complement a district’s curriculum and students’ educational programs. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486

g Assistive Technology Demonstration Center

& Lending Library

EASTCONN’s Assistive Technology Demonstration Center and Lending Library is housed at EASTCONN’s 10 Commerce Drive facility in Columbia. The expanded Lending Library is supported through an award from the Connecticut Tech Act Project, as well as through the Assistive Technology team’s support of vendors, software developers and manufacturers. Consortium member districts can try devices from the Lending Library on a trial basis with students in their customary learning environment. The Demonstration Center offers free open houses every other month, highlighting new product development. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486 Alicia Dinda.........................................860-228-3240 page 13

Student Services g Assistive Technology Student Assessment EASTCONN’s Assistive Technology (AT) specialists are available to assess your students’ needs and identify potential AT and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions, from low- to high-tech, to provide students with access to the general curriculum and support their independence in achieving their learning outcomes. Assessment is on-site and includes review of the EASTCONN Student Information Guide, review of relevant education records, consultation with the student’s educational team and trial use of potential AT solutions and a final assessment report. Carol Magliocco ...................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486 g Assistive Technology Training Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions are constantly changing and expanding as the world of online applications, portable electronics and wireless access continue to make devices more commonly used and often more affordable. For schools, staying current has become increasingly difficult. EASTCONN’s AT specialists have established partnerships with a number of AT manufacturers and distributors to ensure that the most up-todate information can be shared. Districts can participate in an EASTCONN workshop or arrange for a customized training to meet the needs of district staff. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486 g Audiological Services An educational audiologist supports schools with specific students and/or school-wide initiatives. Contact us for information about students with hearing loss, students with central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), FM Systems, classroom acoustics for new construction or existing buildings, and rapid hearing screening. On-site consultation and professional development are available. Ron Morin...........................................860-228-3240 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483

munication devices with students to determine the device that best matches the student’s needs. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486 Alicia Dinda.........................................860-228-3240 g Wheelchair & Adaptive Equipment Consultation EASTCONN’s certified assistive technology professionals (ATPs) are available to consult with school district teams regarding students’ positioning and mobility needs. Services include assistance with evaluation, design and acquisition of equipment, such as customized power and manual wheelchairs, and positioning and mobility devices. EASTCONN’s ATPs are also available for trainings and follow-up consultation. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483

Career Transitions

g Cool Directions This is a year-round, in-school, youth initiative for students, ages 14-21 (grades 9-12), who participate in team-building, portfolio development and employment activities. The program also offers a summer component with paid jobs. Cyndi Wells...........................................860-455-1572

Driver Education

g Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Services

EASTCONN’s Assistive Technology (AT) team can provide a range of services for students with communication needs. Services include evaluation of appropriate communication solutions from low- to high-tech; assistance with documentation for funding; training regarding implementation of communication technology, including device programming; and use and integration into the educational program. Through the Lending Library, established and expanded through an award from the Connecticut Tech Act, and relationships with leading vendors, EASTCONN’s AT team can try out various compage 14

g Driver Education Taught by state-certified driver-education professionals, these classes prepare teens and adults, through in-class instruction and behind-the-wheel training, to obtain their Connecticut state driver’s licenses. EASTCONN’s driving schools are in two convenient locations: Willimantic and Danielson. Lynn Galovich......................................860-428-7455 Frank Salce...........................................860-228-6751

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Student Services Interdistrict School-Year Programs

g Arts in the Afternoon Students in grades 4-8 will work in diverse teams during vacations in February, April and over the summer. Students participate in EASTCONN Adventure activities to promote self-esteem, build confidence and to increase group problem-solving abilities, in addition to building their visual and performing arts skills by working with guest and visiting artists. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522 NEW Building Skills, Planning Futures “What skills will I need to succeed in a changing workforce and in changing work environments?” In Building Skills, Planning Futures, students in grades 9-12 will explore this and other concepts as they engage in a sustained exploration of financial management. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522

g Creating Community Builders Students in grade 5 integrate art, science and technology in the service of others through community projects. Interdistrict teams of students collaborate to plan, design, coordinate and present their finished products to community members. Through literature, 5th-graders explore the concept of character and the ways in which it defines and creates community. Cathy Smith-Carolan...........................860-455-1556 Donna Drasch......................................860-455-1516 NEW Energy for the Future Students enrolled in Energy for the Future are engaged in a sustained investigation of evolving energy sources. Interdistrict teams collaborate in the exploration of energy myths, nuclear power technology/controversy, solar photovoltaics, wind turbines and other emerging technologies, while they design and construct their own alternative energy models – such as solar ovens and cars that must meet certain performance criteria. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1568 www.eastconn.org

g Faces of Culture This Interdistrict Grant school-year program is designed for students from participating districts in grades 8-12. Viewed through the indigenous arts and crafts lenses of several different historical periods, this engaging, interdisciplinary study of cultures culminates in student art projects and performances that are showcased at an annual arts symposium. Nancy Vitale.......860-455-1522

g Farming the Land & Sea Why do Connecticut farmers and fishermen grow and harvest the products they do? Students in grades 2 and 3 will learn about state agriculture and aquaculture. Students in 2nd grade will focus on foods that come from the land, with activities that allow them to explore the life cycles of plants, as well as balanced nutrition, while 3rd-graders will focus on adaptations that allow certain plants and animals to thrive in local aquatic environments. Mary Lou Smith...................................860-455-1555 g Forensics 101 Together, 300 high school students explore not only the science of crime scene forensics, but also the many other areas of study that comprise forensic science. Students also explore a wide variety of careers that use forensic thinking to solve real-life problems. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1568 NEW Growing Green Ideas Together, interdistrict teams of students in grades 9-12 focus on the differences and similarities across customs and community, while collaborating to explore food cycles, Connecticut farming, the food industry and healthy eating. Diverse guests will include scientists, researchers, farmers, writers and nutritionists, who will conduct collaborative, hands–on workshops. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1568 NEW Healthy Youth, Mind & Body How do I stop a bully? Students in grades 6 and 7 will explore this question and other concepts as they engage in a sustained exploration of health, physical and cyber safety issues. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1568 page 15

Student Services NEW Heroes and Heroines “Who is my hero?” Students in grade 3 explore this question and other universal concepts of character development and social responsibility through fiction and non-fiction as they engage in a sustained exploration of heroic figures, both past and present. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1568 g Imagination Connection Using literacy and creative writing as a foundation for multicultural understanding, 300 second-graders from five schools read multicultural stories, folktales and poems and create a collaborative folktale or a collection of poetry. Students exchange pen-pal letters with their interdistrict peers, participate in EASTCONN Adventure team-building and illustrate their poems and folktales. This grant includes a bilingual class. The program culminates with a celebration of books and Adventure activities. Lisa Taylor...........................................860-455-1563 g Interdistrict Program Design & Management Every two years, EASTCONN collaborates with area school districts to respond to CSDE-funded Interdistrict Grant opportunities designed to boost students’ academic skills and increase their understanding and experience of diversity. If selected for funding, programs are limited to districts that have signed on to participate in that funding cycle. Contact us for more information about currently funded programs or new grant opportunities. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522

g Learning Lands: Stewardship & Conservation

in Northeastern CT

Students in grades 5-8 explore the concept of diversity through the study of our natural environments, conservation and biodiversity. Students focus on investigating flora and fauna and the value of biodiversity on Joshua Trust properties, which provide a living laboratory. They focus on invasive species and the ways in which human development is impacting local wetlands. Students use GPS to map Joshua Trust natural resources. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522 page 16

g Legacy Explorations Students in grades 5-8 meet throughout the year to participate in various activities relating to human rights, civil rights and diversity. Participants read different types of literature related to their own rights, contribute a piece of writing to a program anthology, attend speeches given by advocates of civil rights and civil liberties organizations, take part in numerous EASTCONN Adventure activities to enhance team-building skills, and visit a local history museum. Their overall focus is on acquiring a better understanding of rights and the importance of diversity. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522 g MAPPS: Matching Areas & People Project Third-graders experience a sense of place and belonging as they explore natural wildlife habitats and study the local history of development and its environmental impact; they also participate in orienteering and map-building activities. Cathy Smith-Carolan...........................860-455-1556 g Minds in Motion Using real-life explorations and inquiry activities, students in grades 5-12 explore forces/motion, astronomy and optics/photonics. Throughout their hands-on team investigations, students study the big questions of science, including humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Nancy Magnani...................................860-455-1536 g Mosaic This experientially based leadership training program focuses on students’ team-building and community engagement skills as students in grades 6-12 grapple with real-world service learning projects. These projects meet the needs of other students, schools, families and communities. Students work with the Center for Community Engagement at Eastern Connecticut State University to develop service learning projects. Karen Neville.......................................860-455-1542 g New Images: CT Youth Learn Together Students in grades 7-12 explore digital photography and creative writing as a way to share their own views of the world. Students focus on composition and theme by examining images at the Lyman Allyn Museum, the Florence Griswold Museum and the New Britain Museum of American Art, and then create visual expressions that reflect the world as they see it. Karen Neville.......................................860-455-1542 NEW Our Changing Earth, Our Connected World Students in grades 5-7 engage in a sustained exploration of the geosciences as they explore the relevance and impact that geology has on their lives and on the world around them. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1568

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Student Services g Skills for Success Students in grades 9-12 participate in team-building activities to master both personal and interpersonal skills for the workplace and post-secondary educational settings. Career development workshops focus on careers, retention skills, technical writing, reading, and effective study and learning skills. Cyndi Wells...........................................860-455-1572 g Successful Journeys Ninth-grade students will have an opportunity to meet several times during the school year to explore diversity and multiculturalism, and to focus on the importance of respecting other cultures and perspectives. A variety of carefully crafted field experiences challenge students to collaborate with studentpeers from other participating towns as they solve challenging experiential exercises. Success will require effective communication and leadership skills, trust and respect. Students develop positive friendships and team-building skills. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522

g The 4th R: Robotics Students in grades 4-8 are introduced to the world of robotics through this engaging program. While working in diverse engineering teams, students use problem-solving and criticalthinking skills to help them understand the role of robotics in today’s manufacturing environment. This program culminates with the annual EASTCONN Robotics Challenge. During the Challenge, students showcase their understanding of robotics by solving a unique engineering/manufacturing challenge that requires computer programming, engineering design and Lego parts. Nancy Magnani...................................860-455-1536 g Water, Wildlife & People (WWP) Water, Wildlife & People focuses on ecosystems and humanity’s impact on water resources and wildlife habitats, as fourthgraders explore the concept of diversity through the study of natural environments — from local, aquatic, freshwater streams to the estuaries of eastern Long Island Sound. Mary Lou Smith...................................860-455-1555 www.eastconn.org

g Waves of History For students in grades 9-12, Waves of History combines diversity awareness with activities based on the history of immigration and the many ways in which immigration affects our society. Participants will take part in reading and writing workshops, and attend a conference during which they will hear from speakers who have immigrated to the United States. Students will explore their own families’ immigration history, and will be involved in a variety of other experiential activities that include EASTCONN Adventure team-building exercises. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522

Magnet Schools & Other Options for Students

g ACT Arts Magnet High School ACT (Arts at the Capitol Theater) is a full-day, comprehensive, arts magnet high school located in the Capitol Theater in downtown Willimantic. The curriculum is arts-integrated and standards-based with differentiated instruction to address individual learning needs. Students study with certified academic teachers and professional artists in this small, arts-focused learning community. Each grade is limited to approximately 35 students, making this an intimate, focused, artistic learning environment for about 140 students, grades 9-12. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 Tracy Goodell-Pelletier..........................860-465-5636 g Educational & Vocational Center (EVC) The EASTCONN Educational and Vocational Center (EVC) addresses the special educational needs of students, grades 4-12, with behavioral challenges. Conveniently located on Route 66 in Columbia, EVC merges best practice in academic and clinical programming to meet the needs of middle- and high school students with social, emotional and behavioral issues. The center offers an integrated, hands-on, day-treatment program with both on-site clinical support and a highly successful, comprehensive vocational program. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 Denise Resonina...................................860-963-3328 Heather Cymbala..................................860-963-3328 page 17

Student Services g New Education Options EASTCONN collaborates with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), public schools, higher education and community leaders to promote increased educational options for students and families. From needs assessment to conceptualization of design models, and from funding-source referrals to implementation, EASTCONN staff members are able to help create innovative choices for students. Maureen Crowley.................................860-455-1513

g Quinebaug Middle College (QMC) This regional magnet high school offers an innovative educational experience to non-traditional learners who are capable students, but who are disengaged from the traditional high school environment. Located on the Quinebaug Valley Community College campus in Danielson, QMC provides students with the individual support they need to succeed, while they complete their high school education, attend college classes and earn college credits. Community service, internships and student engagement are essential educational components of this unique high school/college experience. Open to grades 1012 in 2011-12. Gino LoRicco........................................860-412-7400 Melissa Jacobs.......................................860-412-7400 g Virtual High School Access more than 160 full-semester, online, high school and some middle school courses through a statewide consortium program. Courses are available in all content areas, including a selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

31 QMC students enrolled in 51 courses at Quinebaug Valley Community College in the spring 2011 semester.

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Professional Development & Support for Special Educators g Assistive Technology Training Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions are constantly changing and expanding as the world of online applications, portable electronics and wireless access continue to make devices more commonly used and often more affordable. Staying current has become increasingly difficult. EASTCONNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AT specialists have established partnerships with a number of AT manufacturers and distributors to ensure that the most up-to-date information can be shared. Districts can participate in an EASTCONN workshop or arrange for a customized AT training to meet the needs of district staff. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486 g Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists address student needs related to fine motor skills, visual perceptual motor skills, adaptive skills and sensory processing. Providers support specific students and whole-school Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) initiatives regarding classroom environments, sensorimotor needs, handwriting and visual-motor skills. Service delivery includes direct student support, consultation and staff training. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 g Physical Therapy Physical therapists support the gross motor, sensorimotor and mobility needs of individual students and systems. Specific student services include screening, evaluation, development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, adaptive equipment services and wheelchair evaluations. Consultation and training services focus on motor development, positioning and handling, and body mechanics. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 g School Nurse & Health-Related

Consultative Services

EASTCONN is available to help with a broad range of training options for your nursing staff, your administrators and other educational personnel who require OSHA-mandated training. Take advantage of a wide variety of health-related trainings for nurses and other certified and non-certified staff, including quality-of-service evaluations. Patricia Piatek......................................860-228-4317

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Student Services g Teaming & Conflict Resolution EASTCONN can provide training, coaching and support to groups that must function as high-performance work teams. Learning how to manage conflict resolution is a critical part of effective team performance. Provide your teams with the skills they need to achieve their outcomes. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

Programs for Students with Developmental Disabilities

Schools for Non-Traditional Learners

g Woodstock Academy: Cooperative Resources

Program

This collaborative program between Woodstock Academy and EASTCONN provides services for high-school-age students (grades 9-12) with intellectual disabilities and other significant developmental disabilities. Individual service plans are developed through the Planning-and-Placement-Team process with the LEA. EASTCONN special education personnel and Woodstock Academy educators work together with individual students and families to facilitate student growth in identified educational areas and transition planning. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 g Young Adult Program Young adult students with developmental disabilities, ages 18-21, are assisted in their transition from school to work and with other adult responsibilities. This program is located at the Northeast Learning Center in Danielson. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371

â&#x20AC;&#x153; [At NRP] they commit themselves to the goals of the student, family and district.â&#x20AC;?

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g Northeast Regional Program (NRP) This highly regarded K-12 program addresses the educational needs of non-traditional students with behavioral challenges. Located in a new facility in Putnam, Northeast Regional Program merges best practice in academic and clinical programming to meet the needs of elementary, middle- and high school students who have social, emotional and behavioral issues. The program offers an integrated, hands-on, day-treatment program with both on-site clinical support and a highly successful, comprehensive vocational program. Lower and upper grades are taught in separate wings. Denise Resonina...................................860-963-3328 Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 page 19

Student Services Schools for Students with Behavioral Challenges g Educational & Vocational Center (EVC) The EASTCONN Educational and Vocational Center (EVC) addresses the special educational needs of students, grades 4-12, with behavioral challenges. Conveniently located on Route 66 in Columbia, EVC merges best practice in academic and clinical programming to meet the needs of middle- and high school students with social, emotional and behavioral issues. The center offers an integrated, hands-on, day-treatment program with both on-site clinical support and a highly successful, comprehensive vocational program. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 Denise Resonina...................................860-963-3328 Heather Cymbala..................................860-963-3328 g Interim Diagnostic Placement EASTCONN offers short-term, diagnostic placement for up to 45 days for students who need to be educated outside the public-school setting, due to emotional and behavioral issues. This is considered a diagnostic assessment period to identify student needs, identify or clarify disability status and to develop IEP or programmatic recommendations. Call for availability. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371

Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other Developmental Disabilities g Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other

Developmental Disabilities Program, PreK through 8

Located at EASTCONNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commerce Drive facility in Columbia, our program provides a highly structured, intensive and individualized classroom experience for children in grades preK-8 with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Students are supported by a multidisciplinary team, which includes a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), an occupational therapist, a speech-language pathologist, a physical therapist and an assistive technology specialist. Parental involvement is a key component of the program. Extended school year services are available. Doris Dyer...........................................860-228-3249 Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 g Multidisciplinary Consultative & Support Services Access our in-house team, which specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities to build internal capacity through training and support in an optimal, inclusive educational environment. Let us complement your in-house team and support your individualized programming for students in their home school. Doris Dyer...........................................860-228-3249 Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371

Summer, Vacation, After-School Programs

g Northeast Regional Program (NRP) This highly regarded K-12 program addresses the educational needs of students with behavioral challenges. Located in a new facility in Putnam, Northeast Regional Program merges best practice in academic and clinical programming to meet the needs of elementary, middle- and high school students who have social, emotional and behavioral issues. The program offers an integrated, hands-on, day-treatment program with both on-site clinical support and a highly successful, comprehensive vocational program. Lower and upper grades are taught in separate wings. Denise Resonina...................................860-963-3328 Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 page 20

g Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA) Created for northeastern Connecticut residents of all ages and taught by some of Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest arts professionals, CTAA classes explore disciplines like dance, theater, cartooning, creative writing, and individual music lessons. Classes are offered in fall and spring sessions at the beautiful, Art Decoera Capitol Theater, which houses CTAA in busy downtown Willimantic. CTAA also offers a summer theater program for children entering grades 4-12. Rachel Roccoberton Griffin....................860-465-5636 g Cool Directions: Summer Component The summer component is a continuation of the year-round, in-school youth program, Cool Directions. Youth have the opportunity to participate in paid, project-based learning projects, as well as team-building, ropes-course activities, and/or work at individual sites. Cyndi Wells...........................................860-455-1572 www.eastconn.org

Student Services g Driver Education Taught by state-certified driver-education professionals, these classes prepare teens and adults, through in-class instruction and behind-the-wheel training, to obtain their Connecticut state driver’s licenses. EASTCONN’s driving schools are in two convenient locations: Willimantic and Danielson. Lynn Galovich......................................860-428-7455 Frank Salce...........................................860-228-6751

g EASTCONN Adventure Program for Students The EASTCONN Adventure Program can fast-track your student group into a cohesive and high-performing team. Plan a single or multi-day Adventure Program for your class, group, or team at your site or our facility in Hampton. Through our experiential activities, participants learn strategies to increase trust and develop communication, leadership and problemsolving skills. Francine Piela......................................860-455-1545 NEW

Northeast Regional Summer Program Grades K-12

This comprehensive, individualized summer school program helps students maintain basic academic skills and build effective social skills through small-group activities and community-based experiences. For grades K-8, the program is facility-based, providing lively and engaging small-group activities and community-based experiences. For grades 9-12, the program is community-based with a vocational component, enabling students to build work-related skills and earn a summer paycheck. Students may also earn high school credit. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512

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g Summer Musical Theater Program Each summer, northeastern Connecticut students who will be entering grades 4-12 may perform onstage or work behind the scenes in this exciting, Broadway-style, musical theater experience through EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA). This highly regarded summer program, which culminates in a fully staged show, takes place at the Capitol Theater, a state-of-the-art theatrical and teaching facility in bustling, downtown Willimantic Rachel Roccoberton Griffin....................860-465-5636

Other Student Services g Audiological Services An educational audiologist supports schools with specific students and/or school-wide initiatives. Contact us for information about students with hearing loss, students with central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), FM Systems, classroom acoustics for new construction or existing buildings, and rapid hearing screening. On-site consultation and professional development are available. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 g Child-Specific Consultation & Assessment Comprehensive evaluation and on-site observation are available to districts to assist teachers in selecting the most appropriate instructional or behavioral management strategies for individual children. We offer a full range of specialists, from those in early childhood to professionals across the entire spectrum of special needs, preK to grade 12. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 Elizabeth Aschenbrenner.......................860-455-1518 page 21

Student Services g EASTCONN Adventure Program for Students The EASTCONN Adventure Program can fast-track your student group into a cohesive and high-performing team. Plan a single or multi-day Adventure Program for your class, group, or team at your site or our facility in Hampton. Through our experiential activities, participants learn strategies to increase trust and develop communication, leadership and problemsolving skills. Francine Piela......................................860-455-1545 g Interim Diagnostic Placement EASTCONN offers short-term, diagnostic placement for up to 45 days for students who need to be educated outside the public-school setting, due to emotional and behavioral issues. This is considered a diagnostic assessment period to identify student needs, identify or clarify disability status and to develop IEP or programmatic recommendations. Call for availability. Thomas Cronin.....................................860-455-1512 Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 g Multidisciplinary Consultative, Assessment

& Support Services

Access our in-house team, which specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities to build internal capacity through training and support in an optimal, inclusive educational environment. Let us complement your in-house team and support your individualized programming for students in their home school. Doris Dyer...........................................860-228-3249 Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 g Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists address student needs related to fine motor skills, visual perceptual motor skills, adaptive skills and sensory processing. Providers support specific students and whole-school Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) initiatives regarding classroom environments, sensorimotor needs, handwriting and visual-motor skills. Service delivery includes direct student support, consultation and staff training. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 g Physical Therapy Physical therapists support the gross motor, sensorimotor and mobility needs of individual students and systems. Specific student services include screening, evaluation, development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, adaptive equipment services and wheelchair evaluations. Consultation and training services focus on motor development, positioning and handling, and body mechanics. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 page 22

g Related Services Our staff members are available for assessment and treatment of student needs, as well as for staff development and training to support students and school systems, including Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) initiatives. Service delivery is designed with student and curricular needs combined, ranging from direct student therapy to collaboration and consultation. Full-time or part-time staffing assignments are accepted for ongoing involvement; student-specific evaluations are also available. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 g Speech & Language Services Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) are available for full or partial caseloads and/or for individual students (including diagnostic evaluations, consultation and treatment). Speech-language pathologists are integral to school-wide Scientific ResearchBased Intervention (SRBI) initiatives, providing universal screening, progress monitoring and intervention services across the tiers. Ron Morin...........................................860-933-7371 Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483

g Student Transportation Services Flexible, customized transportation services are available for regular and special education students who need to be transported to destinations, ranging from local areas to neighboring states. Our drivers and aides are specially trained to transport medically fragile students, as well as those with severe behavioral challenges. Frank Salce...........................................860-228-6751 g Wheelchair & Adaptive Equipment Consultation EASTCONNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified assistive technology professionals (ATPs) are available to consult with school district teams regarding studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; positioning and mobility needs. Services include assistance with evaluation, design and acquisition of equipment, such as customized power and manual wheelchairs, and positioning and mobility devices. EASTCONNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ATPs are also available for trainings and follow-up consultation. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 www.eastconn.org

Teaching & Learning Services EASTCONN works in partnership with educators across northeast Connecticut to continuously improve instruction with the goal of increased learning for all children. From standards-based curriculum design to data-driven school improvement, our specialists offer a broad range of expertise. The descriptions of services that follow are only a sampling of the ways that we can help you address your teaching and learning needs. Contact any of our program staff, or call Jim Huggins, Director of Teaching, Learning and Technology, at 860-455-1525, to begin the conversation.

Educational Leadership g Connecticut Administrator Test (CAT) EASTCONN manages this administrator testing program for the Connecticut State Department of Education. Individuals applying for their Connecticut Administration Certification must take and pass the Connecticut Administrator Test (CAT), which is administered at convenient sites around the state. Nancy Jagaczewski................................860-455-1527 Debbie Siegel........................................860-455-1551 g PreK-8 Principalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Consortium A consortium of preK-8 principals meets on a regular basis to address the unique needs and challenges of preK-8 school leaders. Members will identify specific topics of interest, areas for collaboration and opportunities for resource-sharing. Debbie Siegel........................................860-455-1551

g SRBI & School Climate: Preventing

& Addressing Barriers to Learning

Districts receive training and technical assistance in assessing and improving school climates that support student achievement through a focus on relevance and relationships, two essential aspects of teaching that engage students in learning. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g SRBI Planning & Implementation Support Our staff can help you develop an effective plan for the implementation of your Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) framework. We can provide assistance with a needs assessment that will identify key areas for implementation. Our staff can also assist you with universal assessment and progress monitoring, as well as curriculum review and the identification of effective intervention strategies. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

Professional Development & Coaching

g Professional Development Workshops & Training EASTCONN staff will work with you to customize professional development at the school district level. We are able to offer quality presentations at your site or one of ours. Our trained consultants can design an effective professional development plan that can include ongoing support and follow-up coaching. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 www.eastconn.org

g Assessment Strategies Select and begin using methods that go beyond standardized testing to best support your goals for assessing student learning, monitoring student achievement and informing instruction. Our staff can assist in developing common formative assessments to support progress monitoring in Scientific ResearchBased Interventions (SRBI). Helen Weingart.....................................860-455-1571 Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514

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Teaching & Learning Services g Assistive Technology Training Assistive technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions are constantly changing and expanding as the world of online applications, portable electronics and wireless access continue to make devices more commonly used and often more affordable. For schools, staying current has become increasingly difficult. EASTCONN’s AT specialists have established partnerships with a number of AT manufacturers and distributors to ensure that the most upto-date information can be shared. Districts can participate in an EASTCONN workshop or arrange for a customized AT training to meet the needs of district staff. Carol Magliocco....................................860-228-3483 Amy Norton..........................................860-228-3486 g Connecticut Accreditation Facilitation Project

(AFP)

The Connecticut Accreditation Facilitation Project (AFP) is an established resource system of regional teams providing critical leadership and support for the achievement of quality standards and excellence in early childhood programs. AFP services include: overviews of NAEYC’s Program Standards and Accreditation Performance Criteria; technical assistance with the process of accreditation; and individualized support for programs engaged in the self-study. Debra Stipe..........................................860-455-1559 g Curriculum Development & Design We can help you to research, design, and/or develop curriculum in any academic area, using a variety of strategies, including project-based instruction, differentiated instruction and school-to-career organizers. Our staff are trained in using the new Connecticut Curriculum Development Guide, as well as the Common Core State Standards. We can assist you in the development of a quality, comprehensive curriculum aligned to Connecticut standards. Helen Weingart.....................................860-455-1571 Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 g Data Analysis Support & Training EASTCONN staff can provide data analysis support and training to school districts. Whether it’s providing on-site coaching to administrators and data coaches in using technology to analyze data, or providing reports, EASTCONN’s experienced consultants can assist with all of your data analysis needs. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

“EASTCONN staff…are extremely knowledgeable, always helpful, and provide expertise and personalized service and training.”

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g Data Coach & Data Facilitator

Professional Development

Data Coach and Data Facilitator Professional Development Effective implementation of district and school data teams requires effective and skilled data-team facilitation. EASTCONN staff are skilled in using a variety of strategies and techniques to support a data-driven dialogue that produces results. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Gracie Levin.........................................860-455-1531 g Data Team Facilitation Certified by the Leadership and Learning Center, EASTCONN’s data team facilitators can provide on-site assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of district, school, and instructional data teams. Our consultants are trained in all of the Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative (CALI) modules and can support your data team efforts. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Gracie Levin.........................................860-455-1531

g Early Childhood Staff Training & Consultation EASTCONN provides training and consultation to early childhood educators, birth through kindergarten. Training and consultation are designed to meet program and staff needs. A lending library with curriculum and assessment resources is also available. Debra Stipe..........................................860-455-1559 g EASTCONN Adventure Program for Adults EASTCONN Adventure custom-designs experientially based programs for team-building, leadership training and professional development. The activities, adapted for participants of all ages and fitness levels, are designed to explore both positive communication and collaboration skills, and identify new strategies for building effective teams. EASTCONN offers both indoor and outdoor Adventure options, all specifically designed to create a safe environment for learning. Francine Piela......................................860-455-1545 www.eastconn.org

Teaching & Learning Services g Effective Instructional Strategies EASTCONN can provide training, coaching and consultation to help expand the repertoire of effective instructional strategies used by your classroom teachers. Our staff members are certified in the Effective Teaching module provided by the CSDE through the Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative (CALI), which promotes school improvement. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 g English Language Learner (ELL) g EASTCONN Councils Council participants are able to meet peers in a collegial environment, where they can share ideas, discuss successful strategies, unravel common challenges, and explore the latest topical developments, all of which support their school-related needs. Guest speakers may share best practices and EASTCONN staff facilitate mini-workshops on topics of common interest to council members. The following EASTCONN Councils are open to all interested persons, free of charge: • Facilities Forum Michael Akana............................860-455-1500 • Grant Development Council Maureen Crowley........................860-455-1513 • Language Arts Council Donna Drasch.............................860-455-1516 • Math Council Kelly Doubleday Bush..................860-455-1514

• Regional Staff Development Council Jim Huggins................................860-455-1525

• Science Council Nancy Magnani..........................860-455-1536

• SRBI Council Kelly Doubleday Bush..................860-455-1514

Professional Development

for Schools

Use us to survey your facilities, develop a chemical hygiene plan and train your staff in both asbestos awareness and hazardous materials communications to ensure compliance with state and federal mandates. All new maintenance and custodial staff are required to be trained with a two-hour asbestos awareness training class within 60 days from date of hire. Michael Akana.....................................860-455-1543 g Literacy Professional Development EASTCONN provides training and technical assistance to schools that seek to align their literacy curriculum with the newly adopted Common Core State Standards, strengthen their literacy program to best meet the needs of all learners, implement best practices, administer and analyze literacy assessments and use data to inform instruction. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514

• Technology Council Jane Cook.................................... 860-455-1510 g EASTCONN ELL Title III Consortium EASTCONN’s English Language Learners (ELL) Title III Consortium provides a forum for area ELL educators to come together around emerging trends and practices in ELL. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff provide current information on curriculum, assessment, effective instruction and the latest developments from the state and federal levels pertaining to the Title III Grant. Elaine Rothenberg................................860-455-1547 www.eastconn.org

Teaching & Learning Services g School Nurse & Health-Related

Consultative Services

g Supporting Students’ Behavioral Success:

Team Training

g Science Professional Development EASTCONN’s Science Cadre can provide you with a variety of science trainings and support, including curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, assessment, and analysis of Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) results. Cadre members will customize their services to meet your district’s needs. Mary Lou Smith...................................860-455-1555 Nancy Magnani...................................860-455-1536 g SRBI & School Climate: Preventing

& Addressing Barriers to Learning

Barriers to Learning

EASTCONN can help you determine strategies and interventions to address your students’ social, emotional and behavioral challenges in ways that allow you to improve student learning and that align with a Scientific Research-Based Interventions/ Response to Interventions (SRBI/RtI) approach. Consultation, training and technical assistance are available Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

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g Teacher Education And Mentoring (TEAM)

Program

When you hired your new teachers, you made an investment in their potential. By providing mentoring and comprehensive induction, you can help novice teachers and students reach their potential. EASTCONN provides regional and in-district training and technical assistance to districts implementing Connecticut’s Teacher Education and Mentoring (TEAM) Program. TEAM is a state-wide program that provides support for beginning teachers and mentors. In addition to training and technical assistance for mentors, beginning teachers, administrators, and TEAM Coordinating Committee members, our staff can assist your district in the development of a comprehensive induction system and provide coaching and resources tailored to meet your unique needs. Nancy Celentano...................................860-455-1507 g Teaching American History Curriculum & Support Access our free, nationally recognized and locally developed curriculum for teaching American history. Created by a professional learning community of American-history teachers from northeastern Connecticut, lessons focus on the use of primary sources and local resources, including those found at local museums and historical sites. Customization and on-site curriculum integration support are available. Dan Coughlin.......................................860-455-1511 www.eastconn.org

Teaching & Learning Services g Web-Based Instructional Strategies As the Internet expands exponentially and students must learn how to effectively harness its power, new Web 2.0 tools provide a wealth of resources and opportunities for educators. Highly qualified EASTCONN educational technology specialists provide training and coaching in using the latest Web 2.0 technologies as tools for teaching, learning and communication. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510

School Improvement g Teaching American History Project Meeting in classrooms, museums and local historical sites, this dynamic community of learners is focused on making better use of local resources and primary sources in the teaching and learning of American history. Workshops, seminars and a summer institute feature highly regarded historians, university faculty and museum staff. Dan Coughlin.......................................860-455-1511 g Teaming & Conflict Resolution EASTCONN can provide training, coaching and support to groups that must function as high-performance work teams. Learning how to manage conflict resolution is a critical part of effective team performance. Provide your teams with the skills they need to achieve their outcomes. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Curriculum Integration Technology integration specialists work with educators to ensure that technology is integrated across the curriculum as a tool for teaching and learning. Our consultants can provide assistance in integrating 21st-century technology skills into your curriculum. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Professional Development

& Coaching

g Advanced Placement (AP)

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Professional Development Program

Access our professional development and support to learn how you can increase not only the number of AP courses offered in your school or district, but also the number of students enrolled in AP courses, and their passing rate on AP exams. Helen Weingart.....................................860-455-1571 g Assessment Strategies Select and begin using methods that go beyond standardized testing to best support your goals for assessing student learning, monitoring student achievement and informing instruction. Our staff can assist in developing common formative assessments to support progress monitoring in Scientific ResearchBased Interventions (SRBI). Helen Weingart.....................................860-455-1571 Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 g Collaborative Initiatives Across Districts EASTCONN facilitates collaboration among school districts around a variety of topics like common curriculum development, staff development, grant-writing, and the design of programs and services for students. Regional collaborations maximize local dollars and expand program options. Maureen Crowley.................................860-455-1513 page 27

Teaching & Learning Services g Curriculum Development & Design We can help you to research, design, and/or develop curriculum in any academic area, using a variety of strategies, including project-based instruction, differentiated instruction and school-to-career organizers. Our staff are trained in using the new Connecticut Curriculum Development Guide, as well as the Common Core State Standards. We can assist you in the development of a quality, comprehensive curriculum aligned to Connecticut standards. Helen Weingart.....................................860-455-1571 Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 g Data Analysis Support & Training EASTCONN staff can provide data analysis support and training to school districts. Whether it’s providing on-site coaching to administrators and data coaches in using technology to analyze data, or providing reports, EASTCONN’s experienced consultants can assist with all of your data analysis needs. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Data Coach & Data Facilitator

Professional Development

Effective implementation of district and school data teams requires effective and skilled data-team facilitation. EASTCONN staff are skilled in using a variety of strategies and techniques to support a data-driven dialogue that produces results. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Gracie Levin.........................................860-455-1531 g Data Team Facilitation Certified by the Leadership and Learning Center, EASTCONN’s data team facilitators can provide on-site assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of district, school, and instructional data teams. Our consultants are trained in all of the Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative (CALI) modules and can support your data team efforts. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Gracie Levin.........................................860-455-1531 g Database Development

& Assessment Systems

We will design or customize an electronic data management system to meet your unique needs within the budget that you have available. Our services include consultation with all stakeholders to ensure that the systems we develop are user-friendly and deliver the reports you require. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Brian Gerrity.......................................860-455-1521 Michael Mahony...................................860-455-1527

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g District & School Improvement Planning Access our menu of planning services to develop a data-driven improvement plan. We can provide facilitation for your team in the analysis of multiple sources of district and school data and assist in identifying key areas for improvement. Your plan will include measurable goals, effective strategies, and indicators of success. We will assist you in developing a monitoring plan to evaluate your progress. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Debbie Siegel........................................860-455-1551 g EASTCONN Councils Council participants are able to meet peers in a collegial environment, where they can share ideas, discuss successful strategies, unravel common challenges, and explore the latest topical developments, all of which support their school-related needs. Guest speakers may share best practices and EASTCONN staff facilitate mini-workshops on topics of common interest to council members. The following EASTCONN Councils are open to all interested persons, free of charge: • Facilities Forum Michael Akana............................860-455-1500 • Grant Development Council Maureen Crowley........................860-455-1513 • Language Arts Council Cathy Smith-Carolan..................860-455-1516 • Math Council Kelly Doubleday Bush..................860-455-1514 • Regional Staff Development Council Jim Huggins................................860-455-1525

• Science Council Nancy Magnani..........................860-455-1536

• SRBI Council Kelly Doubleday Bush..................860-455-1514

• Technology Council Jane Cook....................................860-455-1510 g EASTCONN ELL Title III Consortium EASTCONN’s English Language Learners (ELL) Title III Consortium provides a forum for area ELL educators to come together around emerging trends and practices in ELL. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff provide current information on curriculum, assessment, effective instruction and the latest developments from the state and federal levels pertaining to the Title III Grant. Elaine Rothenberg................................860-455-1547 www.eastconn.org

g English Language Learner (ELL)

Professional Development

Training and technical assistance are available to school districts with low-incidence English language learners (ELL), including ELL Consortium members receiving Title III funding. Services include policy development, program design and development, NCLB and CSDE testing requirements, identification, testing support and professional development Elaine Rothenberg................................860-455-1547 g Interdistrict Program Design & Management Every two years, EASTCONN collaborates with area school districts to respond to CSDE-funded Interdistrict Grant opportunities designed to boost students’ academic skills and increase their understanding and experience of diversity. If selected for funding, programs are limited to districts that have signed on to participate in that funding cycle. Contact us for more information about currently funded programs or new grant opportunities. Nancy Vitale.........................................860-455-1522 g Literacy Professional Development EASTCONN provides training and technical assistance to schools that seek to align their literacy curriculum with the newly adopted Common Core State Standards, strengthen their literacy program to best meet the needs of all learners, implement best practices, administer and analyze literacy assessments and use data to inform instruction. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 g NAEYC Accreditation Consultation Information, consultation and training are available to preschool and kindergarten programs that want to pursue accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Debra Stipe..........................................860- 455-1559 g Professional Development Workshops & Training EASTCONN staff will work with you to customize professional development at the school district level. We are able to offer quality presentations at your site or one of ours. Our trained consultants can design an effective professional development plan that can include ongoing support and follow-up coaching. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 www.eastconn.org

& Addressing Barriers to Learning

Districts provide training and technical assistance in assessing and improving school climates that support student achievement through a focus on relevance and relationships, two essential aspects of teaching that engage students in learning. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g SRBI Planning & Implementation Support Our staff can help you develop an effective plan for the implementation of your Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) framework. We can provide assistance with a needs assessment that will identify key areas for implementation. Our staff can also assist you with universal assessment and progress monitoring, as well as curriculum review and the identification of effective intervention strategies. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

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Teaching & Learning Services g SRBI: Social-Emotional-Behavioral

Barriers to Learning

EASTCONN can help you determine strategies and interventions to address your students’ social, emotional and behavioral challenges in ways that allow you to improve student learning and that align with a Scientific Research-Based Interventions/ Response to Interventions (SRBI/RtI) approach. Consultation, training and technical assistance are available. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Strategic Data-Driven Planning

for Early Childhood Programs & Services

Team Training

Training and technical assistance are available to elementary, middle and high school teams in the prevention and early intervention of social, emotional and behavioral challenges that interfere with students’ success in school. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Teaching American History Curriculum & Support Access our free, nationally recognized and locally developed curriculum for teaching American history. Created by a professional learning community of American-history teachers from northeastern Connecticut, lessons focus on the use of primary sources and local resources, including those found at local museums and historical sites. Customization and on-site curriculum integration support are available. Dan Coughlin.......................................860-455-1511 g Teaching American History Project Meeting in classrooms, museums and local historical sites, this dynamic community of learners is focused on making better use of local resources and primary sources in the teaching and learning of American history. Workshops, seminars and a summer institute feature highly regarded historians, university faculty and museum staff. Dan Coughlin.......................................860-455-1511 g Teaming & Conflict Resolution EASTCONN can provide training, coaching and support to groups that must function as high-performance work teams. Learning how to manage conflict resolution is a critical part of effective team performance. Provide your teams with the skills page 30

they need to achieve their outcomes. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Curriculum Integration Technology integration specialists work with educators to ensure that technology is integrated across the curriculum as a tool for teaching and learning. Our consultants can provide assistance in integrating 21st-century technology skills into your curriculum. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Planning & Evaluation This service provides assistance for districts interested in creating or implementing a systemic and long-term technology plan that meets Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements. Facilitation and support are available for all types of planning, from small projects to communitywide initiatives. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation support are also available. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Professional Development

& Coaching

Our highly qualified educational technology specialists, who have expertise in curriculum and technology, train and coach teachers, administrators and support staff to integrate technology tools into their educational settings. Four broad areas of training are available that are aligned with the Connecticut Teacher Technology Competencies: educational technology concepts and operations; creating learning experiences; productivity and professional practice; and social, legal, ethical and human issues. Trainings can be held at your school, using your equipment, or at an EASTCONN facility. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Virtual High School Access more than 160 full-semester, online, high school and some middle school courses through a statewide consortium program. Courses are available in all content areas, including a selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Web-Based Instructional Strategies As the Internet expands exponentially and students must learn how to effectively harness its power, new Web 2.0 tools provide a wealth of resources and opportunities for educators. Highly qualified EASTCONN educational technology specialists provide training and coaching in using the latest Web 2.0 technologies as tools for teaching, learning and communication. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 www.eastconn.org

Technology Solutions EASTCONN helps schools envision, acquire and maintain technology systems that enhance student learning. From on-site technology integration training to customized database development, we are committed to ensuring that schools keep pace with the accelerating demand for the effective use of technology. The descriptions of services that follow are only a sampling of the ways that we can help you address your technology needs. Contact any of our program staff, or call Jim Huggins, Director of Teaching, Learning and Technology, at 860-4551525, to begin the conversation.

Data Solutions Support & Training g Data Analysis Support & Training EASTCONN staff can provide data analysis support and training to school districts. Whether it’s providing on-site coaching to administrators and data coaches in using technology to analyze data, or providing reports, EASTCONN’s experienced consultants can assist with all of your data analysis needs. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g

Data Coach & Data Facilitator Professional Development

Effective implementation of district and school data teams requires effective and skilled data-team facilitation. EASTCONN staff are skilled in using a variety of strategies and techniques to support a data-driven dialogue that produces results. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 Gracie Levin.........................................860-455-1531 g Data Management Services EASTCONN staff provide support and training to key district personnel who are responsible for managing and supporting district data systems. Available tools include student information systems, locally developed databases, and assessment systems. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Database Development & Assessment Systems We will design or customize an electronic data management system to meet your unique needs within the budget that you have available. Our services include consultation with all stakeholders to ensure that the systems we develop are user-friendly and deliver the reports you require. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Brian Gerrity.......................................860-455-1521 Michael Mahony...................................860-455-1537 www.eastconn.org

“Integral to the development of the [TEAM] program has been the Web-based system, designed and maintained by EASTCONN, which provides easy access to all participants, their mentors and administrators.”

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Technology Solutions g MyRTI™ MyRtI™ is a secure, Web-based assessment collection and analysis tool that utilizes cutting-edge Web 2.0 tools to report on student progress in school, district or state assessments and to define indicators that will assist in identifying and monitoring interventions in accordance with the SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) framework. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Brian Gerrity.......................................860-455-1521 g Online Surveys & Data Analysis We offer customized design, hosting and data-analysis support for your online survey and data collection projects. Our familiarity with educational data and school improvement will help ensure that these projects yield the data that you need to answer your driving questions. Michael Mahony...................................860-455-1537 Thomas Schenking.................................860-455-1548

Educational Technology Integration

g Effective Instructional Strategies EASTCONN can provide training, coaching and consultation to help expand the repertoire of effective instructional strategies used by your classroom teachers. Our staff members are certified in the Effective Teaching module provided by the CSDE through the Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative (CALI), which promotes school improvement. Kelly Doubleday Bush...........................860-455-1514 g Professional Development Workshops & Training EASTCONN staff will work with you to customize professional development at the school district level. We are able to offer quality presentations at your site or one of ours. Our trained consultants can design an effective professional development plan that can include ongoing support and follow-up coaching. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Curriculum Integration Technology integration specialists work with educators to ensure that technology is integrated across the curriculum as a tool for teaching and learning. Our consultants can provide assistance in integrating 21st-century technology skills into your curriculum. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g

Technology Professional Development & Coaching

Our highly qualified educational technology specialists, who have expertise in curriculum and technology, train and coach teachers, administrators and support staff to integrate technology tools into their educational settings. Four broad areas of training are available that are aligned with the Connecticut Teacher Technology Competencies: educational technology concepts and operations; creating learning experiences; productivity and professional practice; and social, legal, ethical and human issues. Trainings can be held at your school, using your equipment, or at an EASTCONN facility. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Web-Based Instructional Strategies As the Internet expands exponentially and students must learn how to effectively harness its power, new Web 2.0 tools provide a wealth of resources and opportunities for educators. Highly qualified EASTCONN educational technology specialists provide training and coaching in using the latest Web 2.0 technologies as tools for teaching, learning and communication. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510

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www.eastconn.org

Technology Solutions Technology Planning & Development

g Technology Curriculum Integration Technology integration specialists work with educators to ensure that technology is integrated across the curriculum as a tool for teaching and learning. Our consultants can provide assistance in integrating 21st-century technology skills into your curriculum. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 g Technology Infrastructure Network Management Supplement your in-house staff with our technology infrastructure experts. We can help you with your infrastructure project, network support, product development or technology audits. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Thomas Schenking.................................860-455-1548 g Technology Planning & Evaluation This service provides assistance for districts interested in creating or implementing a systemic and long-term technology plan that meets Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements. Facilitation and support are available for all types of planning, from small projects to communitywide initiatives. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation support are also available. Jane Cook.............................................860-455-1510 Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 www.eastconn.org

Technology Products g

Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework Web-Based Software

This reasonably priced, Web-based application is available for teachers and program directors who use the Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework. Teacher-friendly and secure, this database eliminates the need for handwritten reports and allows teachers and administrators to view individual, classroom and program results. Lynn Dziurgot.....................................860-455-1518 g Database Development & Assessment Systems We will design or customize an electronic data management system to meet your unique needs within the budget that you have available. Our services include consultation with all stakeholders to ensure that the systems we develop are user-friendly and deliver the reports you require. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Brian Gerrity.......................................860-455-1521 Michael Mahony...................................860-455-1537 g MyRtI™ MyRtI™ is a secure, Web-based assessment collection and analysis tool that utilizes cutting-edge Web 2.0 tools to report on student progress in school, district or state assessments and to define indicators that will assist in identifying and monitoring interventions in accordance with the SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) framework. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525 Brian Gerrity.......................................860-455-1521 g Online Surveys & Data Analysis We offer customized design, hosting and data-analysis support for your online survey and data collection projects. Our familiarity with educational data and school improvement will help ensure that these projects yield the data that you need to answer your driving questions. Michael Mahony...................................860-455-1527 Thomas Schenking.................................860-455-1548 g Virtual High School Access more than 160 full-semester, online, high school and some middle school courses through a statewide consortium program. Courses are available in all content areas, including a selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Jim Huggins.........................................860-455-1525

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Program Contacts

Voice Mail Telephone #: 860-455-0029

Akana, Michael Facilities Hampton 860-455-1500 Voice Mail #: 3305 makana@eastconn.org

Cook, Jane Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1510 Voice Mail #: 3011 jcook@eastconn.org

Drasch, Donna Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1516 Voice Mail #: 3047 ddrasch@eastconn.org

Goodell-Pelletier, Tracy ACT Capitol Theater Willimantic 860-465-5636 tpelletier@eastconn.org

Aschenbrenner, Elizabeth Early Childhood Initiatives Hampton 860-455-1518 Voice Mail #: 3307 easchenbrenner@eastconn.org

Coughlin, Dan Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1511 Voice Mail #: 3007 dcoughlin@eastconn.org

Dyer, Doris Autism/Clinical Director Commerce Drive Columbia 860-228-3249 ddyer@eastconn.org

Bonneau, Phyllis Adult Services Northeast Learning Center Danielson 860-779-3770 pbonneau@eastconn.org

Cronin, Thomas F. Student Services Hampton 860-455-1512 Voice Mail #: 3306 tcronin@eastconn.org

Dziurgot, Lynn Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1518 Voice Mail #: 3350 ldziurgot@eastconn.org

Gorin, Ginnie Adult Education Community Learning Center Willimantic 860-423-2591 Voice Mail #: 4394 ggorin@eastconn.org

Budnick, Dotty Communications Hampton 860-455-1506 Voice Mail #: 3315 dbudnick@eastconn.org

Crowley, Maureen Planning & Development Hampton 860-455-1513 Voice Mail #: 3311 mcrowley@eastconn.org

Etheridge, Jennifer Conference Services Hampton 860-455-1558 Voice Mail #:3057 jetheridge@eastconn.org

Celentano, Nancy Mentoring & Induction Hampton 860-455-1507 Voice Mail #: 3012 ncelentano@eastconn.org

Cymbala, Heather Educational & Vocational Center Columbia 860-228-4317 hcymbala@eastconn.org

Frati, Angela Human Resources Hampton 860-455-1550 Voice Mail #: 3359 afrati@eastconn.org

Cimochowski, Suzanne Adult Education Northeast Learning Center Danielson 860-779-3770 Voice Mail #: 4122 scimochowski@eastconn.org Colen, Paula M. Organizational Support Hampton 860-455-1565 Voice Mail #: 3318 pcolen@eastconn.org

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Dinda, Alicia Assistive Technology Commerce Drive Columbia 860-228-3240 adinda@eastconn.org Doubleday Bush, Kelly Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1514 Voice Mail #: 3003 kdoubleday@eastconn.org

Galovich, Lynn Driver Education Willimantic 860-228-7455 lgalovich@eastconn.org Gerrity, Brian Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1521 Voice Mail #: 3035 bgerrity@eastconn.org

Griffin, Rachel Roccoberton CTAA Capitol Theater Willimantic 860-465-5636 rgriffin@eastconn.org Huggins, Jim Teaching, Learning & Technology Hampton 860-455-1525 Voice Mail #: 3054 jhuggins@eastconn.org Jagaczewski, Nancy Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1527 Voice Mail #: 3044 njagaczewski@eastconn.org Jacobs, Melissa QMC Quinebaug Valley C.C. Danielson 860-412-7400 mjacobs@eastconn.org Laurendeau, Cindy Communications Hampton 860-455-1530 Voice Mail #: 3338 claurendeau@eastconn.org

www.eastconn.org

Levin, Gracie Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1531 Voice Mail #: 3036 glevin@eastconn.org

Morin, Ron Student Services Commerce Drive Columbia 860-933-7371 (cell) rmorin@eastconn.org

Schenking, Thomas IT Services Hampton 860-455-1548 Voice Mail #: 3313 tschenking@eastconn.org

Tariff, Rich Adult Services Hampton 860-455-1562 Voice Mail #: 3326 rtariff@eastconn.org

Lewis, Sue Cooperative Purchasing Transportation Columbia 860-228-6751 slewis@eastconn.org

Neville, Karen Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1542 Voice Mail #: 3015 kneville@eastconn.org

Siegel, Debbie Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1551 Voice Mail #: 3008 dsiegel@eastconn.org

Taylor, Lisa Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1563 Voice Mail #: 3006 ltaylor@eastconn.org

LoRicco, Gino Student Services QMC. Danielson 860-412-7400 gloricco@eastconn.org

Norton, Amy Assistive Technology Commerce Drive Columbia 860-228-3240 anorton@eastconn.org

Magliocco, Carol Assistive Technology Commerce Drive Columbia 860-228-3483 Voice Mail #: 4470 cmagliocco@eastconn.org

Piatek, Patricia Eastern Regional Academy Columbia 860-228-4317 Voice Mail #: 4431 ppiatek@eastconn.org

Magnani, Nancy Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1536 Voice Mail #: 3019 nmagnani@eastconn.org Mahony, Michael Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1537 Voice Mail #: 3020 mmahony@eastconn.org McClure, Kimberly Head Start Hampton 860-455-1532 Voice Mail #: 3309 kmcclure@eastconn.org

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Piela, Francine Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1545 Voice Mail #: 3023 fpiela@eastconn.org Resonina, Denise Northeast Regional Program Putnam 860-963-3328 Voice Mail #: 4465 dresonina@eastconn.org Rothenberg, Elaine Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1547 Voice Mail #: 3026 erothenberg@eastconn.org Salce, Frank Transportation Columbia 860-228-6751 fsalce@eastconn.org

Sleight, Teddie Communications Hampton 860-455-1553 Voice Mail #: 3337 tsleight@eastconn.org Smith-Carolan, Cathy Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1556 Voice Mail #: 3040 ccarolan@eastconn.org Smith, Janet Human Resources Hampton 860-455-1554 Voice Mail #: 3335 jsmith@eastconn.org Smith, Mary Lou Blanchette Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1555 Voice Mail #: 3045 msmith@eastconn.org Stearns, Maribeth Birth-to-Three Hampton 860-456-1557 Voice Mail #: 3321 mstearns@eastconn.org Stipe, Debra Early Childhood Hampton 860-455-1559 Voice Mail #: 3016 dstipe@eastconn.org

Trivella, Joan Community Education Northeast Learning Center Danielson 860-779-3770 Voice Mail#: 4478 jtrivella@eastconn.org Vitale, Nancy Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1522 Voice Mail #: 3009 nvitale@eastconn.org Wapen, Steven Human Resources Hampton 860-455-1554 Voice Mail #: 3360 swapen@eastconn.org Weingart, Helen Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1571 Voice Mail #: 3017 hweingart@eastconn.org Wells, Cyndi Teaching & Learning Hampton 860-455-1572 Voice Mail #: 3027 cwells@eastconn.org

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Program Index ACT Arts Magnet High School.................................. 17 Advanced Placementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Professional Development Program.......................................... 27 American Citizenship Preparation.............................. 2 Arts in the Afternoon................................................. 15 Asbestos Management Staffing Services...................... 10, 11 Asbestos Inspection & Management........................... 10 Assessment Strategies.................................................. 23, 27 Assistive Technology Consortium............................... 13 Assistive Technology Consultation.............................. 13, 32, 33 Assistive Technology Demonstration Center & Lending Library................................................ 13 Assistive Technology Student Assessment................... 14 Assistive Technology Training..................................... 14, 18, 24 Audiological Services.......................................................14, 21 Augmentative & Alternative Communication Services....14 Autism Spectrum Disorders & Other Developmental Disabilities Program, PreK-8.............7, 20 Birth-to-Three Program.............................................. 6 Building Skills, Planning Futures................................ 15 Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA)...................... 3, 20 Child-Specific Consultation & Assessment................. 5, 21 Collaborative Initiatives Across Districts..................... 12, 27 Communications Training & Support........................ 9 Community Education.............................................. 3 Conference & Meeting Support................................. 9, 10 Connecticut Administrator Test (CAT)...................... 23 Connecticut Accreditation Facilitation Project (AFP)........................................................ 5, 24 Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework Web-Based Software.............................................. 6, 33 Cool Directions.......................................................... 14 Cool Directions: Summer Component....................... 20 Cooperative Purchasing.............................................. 8, 10 Councils..................................................................... 25, 28 Creating Community Builders................................... 15 CT REAP: Web-Based Employment System.............. 11 Curriculum Development & Design.......................... 24, 28 Data Analysis, Support & Training............................. 24, 28, 31 Data Coach & Data Facilitator Professional Development........................................................ 24, 28, 31 Data Management Services........................................ 31 Data Team Facilitation............................................... 24, 28 Database Development & Assessment Systems........... 28, 31, 33 Desktop Publishing Services....................................... 9 Desktop Support Services........................................... 10 District & School Improvement Planning.................. 28, 31 Driver Education........................................................ 3, 14, 21 Early Childhood Council Development page 36

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Early Childhood Parent Education/Parenting Workshops............................................................ 4, 6 Early Childhood Program Monitoring & Evaluation......................................................... 5, 29 Early Childhood Staff Training & Consultation......... 7, 24 Early Head Start......................................................... 6 EASTCONN Adventure Program for Adults............. 4, 10, 24 EASTCONN Adventure Program for Students....................21, 22 EASTCONN Councils........................................................25, 28 EASTCONN ELL Title III Consortium..............................25, 28 Education Refresher (ER)........................................... 2, 4 Educational & Vocational Center (EVC).................... 17, 20 Effective Instructional Strategies................................. 25, 29, 32 Energy for the Future................................................. 15 English Language Learner Professional Development. 25, 29 English-as-a-Second-Language Family Literacy........... 2, 4, 7 English-as-a-Second-Language Instruction................. 4 Faces of Culture......................................................... 15 Facilities Audit Services.............................................. 11 Facilities Forum.......................................................... 25, 28 Farming the Land & Sea............................................ 15 Fingerprinting Services............................................... 11 Forensics 101............................................................. 15 Grants Development & Management........................ 8 Grant Development Council...................................... 25, 28 Growing Green Ideas.................................................. 15 Hazardous Materials Support & Training for Schools.11, 25 Head Start.................................................................. 7 Healthy Youth, Mind & Body.................................... 15 Heroes & Heroines.................................................... 16 High School Completion........................................... 2, 19 Imagination Connection............................................ 16 Interdistrict Program Design & Management............. 12, 16, 29 Interim Diagnostic Placement.................................... 20, 22 Information Technology (IT) Staff Support Services... 11 Language Arts Council............................................... 25, 28 Learning Lands: Stewardship & Conservation in Northeastern CT.............................................. 16 Legacy Explorations................................................... 16 Life Skills & Basic Skills Instruction........................... 2 Literacy Professional Development............................. 25, 29 MAPPS (Matching Areas & People Project)............... 16 Math Council............................................................. 25, 28 Media Consultation Services...................................... 9 Meeting Facilitation Services...................................... 8 Minds in Motion........................................................ 16

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Mosaic....................................................................... 16 Multidisciplinary Consultative Assessment & Support Services............................................... 7, 20, 22 MyRtI™...................................................................... 32, 33 NAEYC Accreditation Consultation........................... 5, 29 New Education Options............................................. 12, 18 New Images: CT Youth Learn Together...................... 16 Non-Traditional Learner Program.............................. 2 Northeast Regional Program...................................... 19, 20 Northeast Regional Summer Program, Grades K-12... 21 Nursing Staff Support Services................................... 11 Occupational Therapy................................................ 18, 22 Online Surveys & Data Analysis................................. 9, 32, 33 Our Changing Earth, Our Connected World............. 16 Out of School Youth: Get with the B.E.A.T............... 3 Personnel Recruitment Assistance............................... 11 Physical Therapy........................................................ 18, 22 PreK-8 Principals’ Consortium................................... 23 Preschool Curriculum, Assessment & Learning.......... 5 Professional Development Workshops & Training...................................................................23, 25, 29, 32 Program Evaluation.................................................... 12 Program Planning, Design & Development............... 12 Program Monitoring & Evaluation............................. 29 Quinebaug Middle College (QMC)........................... 18 Radon Measurement Service Provider........................ 11 Regional Management of Mandated Adult Education Programs.............................................. 3, 8 Regional Staff Development Council.......................... 25, 28 Related Services.......................................................... 22 School Nurse & Health-Related Consultative Services................................................................. 18, 26 Science Council.......................................................... 25, 28 School Transportation Services................................... 12 Science Professional Development.............................. 26, 29 Shared Staffing........................................................... 12 Skills for Success......................................................... 17

Spanish Translation Services....................................... 9, 10 Speech & Language Services....................................... 22 SRBI & School Climate: Preventing & Addressing Barriers to Learning............................. 23, 26, 29 SRBI Council............................................................. 25, 28 SRBI Planning & Implementation Support................ 23, 26, 29 SRBI: Social-Emotional Behavioral Barriers to Learning........................................................... 26, 30 Strategic Data-Driven Planning for Early Childhood Programs & Services .......................... 6, 12, 30 STEM Classes (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)............................................... 4 Student Transportation Services ................................ 22 Successful Journeys..................................................... 17 Summer Musical Theater Program.............................. 21 Supporting Students’ Behavioral Success: Team Training....................................................... 26, 30 Teacher Education And Mentoring (TEAM) Program................................................................ 26 Teaching American History Curriculum & Support... 26, 30 Teaching American History Project............................ 27, 30 Teaming & Conflict Resolution................................. 6, 8, 19, 27, 30 Teaming, Consultation & Coaching.................................6 Technology Council..........................................................25, 28 Technology Curriculum Integration.................................27, 30, 32, 33 Technology Infrastructure Network Management...... 11, 33 Technology Planning & Evaluation............................ 8, 30, 33 Technology Professional Development & Coaching... 27, 30, 32 The 4th R: Robotics................................................... 17 Transition Planning: Birth-to-Three & Preschool to-Kindergarten.................................................... 6 Transitions to Post-Secondary Education.................... 3, 4 Virtual High School................................................... 18, 30, 33 Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program......................... 3 Water, Wildlife, People (WWP)................................. 17 Waves of History........................................................ 17 Web-Based Instructional Strategies............................. 27, 30, 32 Wheelchair & Adaptive Equipment Consultation...... 14, 22 Woodstock Academy: Cooperative Resources Program................................................ 19 Workplace Education & Training............................... 3, 10 Young Adult Program................................................. 19

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EASTCONN Regional Educational Service Center 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton CT 06247 860-455-0707 • www.eastconn.org

EASTCONN Facility Locations Administrative Offices: Conference Services, Organizational Support Services Teaching & Learning Services, Technology Solutions

Hampton, Central Administration, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247.......860-455-0707; Fax: 860-455-8026 Transportation, 65 Willimantic Rd., Columbia, CT 06237...........................................860-228-6751; Fax: 860-228-6756

Adult & Community Services

Community Learning Center, 21 Valley St., Willimantic, CT 06226............................860-423-2591; Fax: 860-450-0853 Hampton, Central Administration, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247.......860-455-0707; Fax: 860-455-8026 Northeast Learning Center, 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, CT 06239.............860-779-3770; Fax: 860-779-3384

Early Childhood Initiatives Hampton, Central Administration, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247.......860-455-0707; Fax: 860-455-8026 Early Head Start/Head Start Programs: Vernon Early Childhood Programs: • Killingly Head Start, 1620 Upper Maple St., Dayville • Center Road School, 20 Center Rd. CT 06241, 860-779-0410, Fax: 860-779-1377 • • • •

Northeast Learning Center Head Start 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, CT 06239 860-779-3770, Fax: 860-779-3384 Plainfield Head Start — Moosup Gardens 10B Gorman St., Moosup, CT 06354 860-564-7199, Fax: 860-564-6508 Plainfield Head Start — Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Rd., Plainfield, CT 06374 860-564-7787, Fax: 860-564-6409 Putnam Head Start, 33 Wicker St., Putnam, CT 06260 860-928-0004, Fax: 860-963-5357

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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

K-12 Student Services

Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT), Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA), Capitol Theater, 896 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226..............................................860-465-5636; Fax: 860-465-8115 Autism Program, Related Services, Assistive Technology, 10 Commerce Dr., Columbia, CT 06237....................................................................860-228-3240; Fax: 860-228-3206 Driver Education, Danielson & Willimantic...................................................................860-428-7455 Educational & Vocational Center (EVC), 14 Route 66, Columbia, CT 06237.............860-228-4317; Fax: 860-228-1147 Hampton, Central Administration, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247.........860-455-0707; Fax: 860-455-8026 Northeast Regional Program (NRP), 508A Pomfret St., Putnam CT 06260 . ...............860-963-3328; Fax: 860-963-3332 Quinebaug Middle College (QMC), 742 Upper Maple St., Danielson, CT 06239........860-412-7400; Fax: 860-412-7388 Transportation, 65 Willimantic Rd., Columbia, CT 06237...........................................860-228-6751; Fax: 860-228-6756 Woodstock Academy, 57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281....................................860-928-1132; Fax: 860-963-4931