Professional Resources: Transforming Education Together
We work hand-in-hand with educators at every level—from superintendents to classroom teachers—to strengthen your educational foundation through:
- Comprehensive K-12 curriculum development and review
- Student-centered coaching at all levels
- Data-driven decision making and SRBI implementation
- Supporting implementation of the Connecticut Educator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Research-based professional development
Our expertise spans today's most crucial educational priorities, including:
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)
- Standards-aligned instruction in Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts
Let us help you build a stronger educational environment where every student can thrive. Together, we can create the innovative, supportive learning experiences your students deserve.
Want to explore how we can support your district's goals?
Building Strong Educational Foundations
Today's educators face an exciting challenge: creating learning experiences that both inspire students and meet Connecticut's rigorous academic standards. That's where we come in.
We partner with schools to strengthen the three pillars of educational excellence:
- Curriculum that engages and challenges
- Instruction that sparks curiosity and understanding
- Assessment that meaningfully measures growth
Our expert team provides hands-on support and professional learning to help you align with Connecticut's latest standards, including:
- Connecticut Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics
- Current Social Studies Frameworks
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Whether you're updating your curriculum, enhancing classroom instruction, or refining your assessment strategies, we provide the tools and support you need to create powerful learning experiences for every student.
Ready to take your educational programs to the next level?
Contact: Ravit Stein
Connect with Fellow Educators
Looking to collaborate with other educators who share your passion? Our regional groups and councils bring together teachers and education professionals from across northeastern Connecticut to share ideas, solve challenges, and grow together.
Join any of our content-focused groups at no cost (unless otherwise specified). Whether you teach math, science, language arts, or any other subject, there's a place for you to connect and learn.
Ready to join the conversation? Check our Events Calendar for upcoming meetings, or reach out directly to a group facilitator to learn more.
Councils Please see the EASTCONN Events Calendar for dates and times.
- ConnCASE:
The Connecticut Council of Administrators of Special Education (ConnCASE) meets monthly at the EASTCONN Conference Center in Hampton. This local chapter supports and champions the needs of exceptional children. Learn more about ConnCASE at www.conncase.org/About
Melissa McKeon,
- Connecticut SLIFE Roundtable
Together with LEARN’s Office of Teaching and Learning, we present Connecticut SLIFE Roundtable.
Opportunities to network with colleagues and engage in professional conversations with local and national experts across the field of TESOL. More information
- ELA Council
The ELA Council provides area teachers with a collaborative forum for networking with colleagues and learning about emerging trends and practices. This year we will focus on problem-solving among our group as well as remaining informed about the changes to the law regarding the Science of Reading and the State of Connecticut policy. Facilitated by EASTCONN staff this council will offer current information on curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.
Lauren Rodriguez, lrodriguez@eastconn.org
- English Learners (EL) Roundtable
This roundtable provides a forum for regional EL educators to come together around emerging trends and practices. Participants share experiences and EASTCONN staff provide current information on curriculum, assessment, effective instruction and the latest developments from the state.
Facilitator: Jill Bessette,
Information: Lauren Rodriguez, lrodriguez@eastconn.org
- English Learners Title III Consortium
EASTCONN’s English Learners (EL) Title III Consortium provides a forum for regional EL educators to come together around emerging trends and practices in EL. 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.
Gary Petersen, gpetersen@eastconn.org
- Increasing Diversity Educator Consortium
This council provides assistance to public schools in our region to recruit, support and retain a diverse educator workforce. Research confirms that all students benefit from interacting with teachers of diverse racial, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and the Increasing Educator Diversity Consortium explores opportunities and challenges that districts confront in their efforts to create a diverse learning environment for students.
- Math Council
EASTCONN’s Math Council provides a forum for area educators, instructional leaders, and administrators to meet regularly to discuss emerging trends and practices in the area of mathematics. Practitioners share best practices from their school/district and EASTCONN staff provides current information on curriculum, assessment and effective instruction, and participates in a book study. We will also discuss our future meeting topics based on your feedback and interests. In-person preferred, but a Zoom option is available. Come join us and contribute to our rich discussions!
Facilitator: Lauren Rodriguez, lrodriguez@eastconn.org
- Perkins Grant Consortium
EASTCONN’s Perkins Grant Consortium provides new opportunities to improve Career and Technical Education (CTE) and enables more flexibility for Connecticut to meet the unique needs of our learners, educators and employers. The consortium meets 4 times a year. 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 Perkins Grant.Contact Lauren Rodriguez to see if your district is eligible to be part of this consortium.
- RESC Alliance Curriculum Leadership Council
The RESC Alliance sponsors this statewide council to provide the opportunity for all curriculum directors, assistant superintendents, and instructional leaders to receive professional development, collaborate on curriculum and instructional issues related to teaching and learning, as well as share concerns, issues and resources. Participants will have the opportunity to liaise with the CSDE on legislative and policy issues related to schools.
- Regional Staff Development Council
The RSDC at EASTCONN brings district and school leaders together in a collegial forum to discuss current educational issues in Connecticut. Topics include curriculum, assessment, the state’s educator evaluation model, professional development, legislation and other relevant educational topics. Speakers from the CSDE regularly attend sessions to discuss new developments in education, both statewide and national.
- Regional Transition Council
The Regional Transition Networks (RTNs) are the result of a collaborative effort among the CSDE, the State Education Resource Center (SERC), and the Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). The Networks are an opportunity for educators new to the field of secondary transition as well as seasoned professionals to network and share topics and issues crucial to the area of secondary transition.
Amy Norton, anorton@eastconn.org
- Science Council
EASTCONN’s Science Council provides a forum for area educators, instructional leaders, and administrators to meet regularly to discuss emerging trends and practices in science education. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff, in conjunction with our CSDE Science Consultants, provide current information on curriculum, assessment and effective instruction. This is a great place to come for networking, collaboration and building your knowledge base. Your feedback and participation are used to design each council meeting. In-person is preferred, but a Zoom option is available. Come join us!
Facilitator: Lauren Rodriguez,
- Social Studies Council
- EASTCONN’s Social Studies Council provides a forum for area educators, instructional leaders, and administrators to meet regularly to discuss emerging trends and practices in social studies education. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff, in conjunction with our CSDE SS Consultant, provide current information on curriculum, assessment and effective instruction. This is a great place to come for networking, collaboration and building your knowledge base. Your feedback and participation are used to design each council meeting. In-person is preferred, but a Zoom option is available. Come join us!
Facilitator: Lauren Rodriguez,lrodriguez@eastconn.org
- Technology Council
This council provides technology educators with a forum where they can network with peers in a collegial environment, while learning about the latest trends in technology. Experts in the field and outside consultants regularly attend meetings and provide valuable insights into the latest developments.
Andrew DePalma,
Meg Whiteley,
- URSA/NASA
- University Region Superintendents Association/ Northeast Area Superintendents Association: Northeastern CT's council of school superintendents. This group meets monthly to share information and resources, as they consider proposed legislation, learn about state and federal mandates and identify strategies for managing common and individual school-related challenges.
