Connecticut State Department of Education

K-12 Education

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  • Computer Science

    Computer Science is a key to developing and integrating 21st Century Skills (e.g., technology, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, creativity, persistence).

  • Frequently Asked Questions about Mastery-Based Learning

    Mastery-based learning refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating that they have learned the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn as they progress through their education.

  • Interagency Council for Ending the Achievement Gap

    The Interagency Council for Ending the Achievement Gap is chaired by the Lieutenant Governor and covenes state agency heads in order to coordinate cross-agency efforts to eliminate the academic gaps in Connecticut.

  • Commissioner's Roundtable for Family and Community Engagement in Education

    The purpose of the Commissioner's Roundtable for Family and Community Engagement in Education (Commissioner's Roundtable) is to advise the Commissioner of Education regarding policy and programmatic priorities to improve outcomes for all students and advance the State Board of Education's comprehensive plan for equity and excellence in Connecticut schools.

  • About the Collection: CT-SEDS Referral and Evaluation (previously Evaluation Timelines)

    Evaluation Timelines collects data that are used to monitor compliance to the federal timeline regarding initial evaluations and eligibility determination for special education and related services.

  • Connecticut Labor and Working Class History

    Lesson plans, resources, and materials for teachers about the history of labor and business in Connecticut.

  • About the Collection: TCS

    The Teacher-Course-Student (TCS) application collects student, teacher and course data. Analyses of TCS data can greatly inform school and district strategists to increase the college and career readiness of all learners. This data allows districts to make informed decisions about the current state of instruction and learning as well as the ways in which both can be improved, monitored and shared.

  • EdSight

    EdSight is CSDE’s data portal that provides detailed information about schools and districts and offers information on key performance measures that make up Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability System.

  • Resources for Schools and Educators

    The information below will help get you started on your journey learning about MBL in Connecticut.

  • School Safety and Security

    Resources to help schools develop plans for ensuring students' safety and security

  • Mastery Examination Committee

    This page provides information about the Mastery Examination Committee within the Department of Education.

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

    The ISTE Standards for Students address how students learn, which includes — but does not depend on — the use of technology.

  • Homeless Education

    The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires all school districts to ensure access to public education for children and youth experiencing homelessness and ensure success in school once enrolled.

  • Connecticut School Choice

    The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) commitment to public school choice is evident in the five different types of public school choice programming available statewide.

  • Smarter Balanced Results Resources

    This page provides a toolkit of materials available for districts and members of the public to help interpret Smarter Balanced Assessment results.