Connecticut State Department of Education

Families and Community

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  • Young Parents Program

    A Young Parents Program (YPP) provides day care services for the infants/toddlers of students who are enrolled in and attending a comprehensive high school program leading to graduation from high school.

  • Connecticut Stronger Connections Grant Program

    Connecticut's Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) Program supports high-need school districts with funding to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments; foster a sense of belonging and engagement in school; and improve academic outcomes and reduce violence and disciplinary actions.

  • Chronic Absence

    Good attendance is essential to student achievement! Research shows that absences add up and that good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation. Whereas, chronic absence and truancy can be lead to school drop-out, academic failure and juvenile delinquency. By removing barriers to attendance, districts, schools and community partners can improve attendance.

  • Educational Opportunities for Military Families

    Military families, like all families, want the highest quality education for their children, especially during times of relocation and deployment. Connecticut belongs to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children (the Compact).

  • Healthy School Communities for Successful Students Partnership (Health Education)

    Information on the Connecticut State Department of Education’s grant to increase the capacity of states and local school districts to implement policies and practices in the area of sexual health that improve students’ health and academic outcomes.

  • Charter Schools

    Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are run independently of the school district and may also have a specialized focus. Charters are granted by the State Board of Education and schools may enroll students in Grades PK-12 as established in their charters.

  • Safe and Supportive Environments (Health Education)

    Guidance and resources for creating safe and supportive learning environments in schools.

  • Student Success Plan

    The Student Success Plan (SSP) is an individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary educational and career goals.