Member District Calendar

Member District Calendar 2017-2018

Program Contacts CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION: Executive Director Jeffrey C. Kitching, Ed.D. kitching@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x112 Assistant Executive Director Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. costa@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x115 Chief Operations Officer Richard Carmelich carmelich@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x141 Chief Grants & Development Officer Mary Bevan bevan@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x179 PROGRAMS & SERVICES CONTACTS: Adult Education Susan Domanico domanico@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x186 Community Services JodiLynn Nasinnyk nasinnyk@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x184 Early Childhood Services Michelle Anderson andersonm@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x177 Facilities/Fingerprinting Richard Carmelich carmelich@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x141 Fiscal Services Mia Toimil toimil@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x157 Food Services Becky Tyrrell tyrrell@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x148 Head Start/Early Head Start Kathi Bleacher bleacher@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x125 Human Resources Laurene Pesce pesce@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x111 Instructional Technology Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. costa@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x115 Interdistrict Grants/Development Abby Peklo peklo@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x166 School Age Programs Tracey Lay lay@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x143 School Services Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. costa@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x115 Skills21 Matt Mervis mervis@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x129 Special Education Jennifer Douglas douglas@edadvance.org 203-205-0000 x250 Technology Services Tony DiLeone dileone@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x155 Transportation Bert Hughes hughes@edadvance.org 860-567-0863 x131

August 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 New Staff Orientation: Bethel New Staff Orientation: Bethel New Teacher Orientation: Brookfield New Fairfield Newtown Teacher Professional Meetings: Region 1 Schools New Teacher Orientation: Brookfield, New Fairfield, Torrington, Winchester Newtown Region 12 Teacher Convocation: Region 15 Teacher Professional Meetings: Region 1 Schools New Teacher Induction: Litchfield New Teacher Orientation: Brookfield, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Winchester Newtown, Region 12. Region 15 Teacher s First Day: New Fairfield Teacher Work Day: New Milford 28 29 30 Convocation: Litchfield, Region 6, Torrington New Teacher Orientation: Danbury New Teacher Orientation: Danbury 31 New Teacher Orientation: Danbury PD Day/Convocation: Brookfield, New Milford PD Day/Convocation: Brookfield School Begins: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Colebrook, New Fairfield, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 14, Thomaston, Watertown School Begins: Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 12 Teacher s First Day: Region 7, Sherman Teacher s Work Day: Region 15, The Gilbert School, Winchester ACCESS North and South, Bethel, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester School Begins: Region 15 Staff Day: Barkhamsted New Milford Teacher s Work Day: Region 7 Region 14 School Begins: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Region 14, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Winchester

Adult and Continuing Education Foothills Adult & Continuing Education is a consortium of 17 school districts providing free mandated programs and fee-for-service enrichment classes for their schools and communities in a cost-effective, quality environment. FREE Mandated Classes Help Adults Further their Education: GED (General Educational Development) ABE (Adult Basic Education) HSD (High School Diploma Program) NEDP (National External Diploma Program) Online Learning Pre-GED (General Educational Development) ESL (English As A Second Language) Citizenship Classes Programs and Services Program Enhancement Grants for: Pearson Vue Testing Center Workforce Readiness - Digital Literacy GED Integrated Education & Training (CNA, Food Handler, Manufacturing) ETS Transition to Post-Secondary Education - Praxis Family Literacy Services - ParaPro National External Diploma Program Prometric Instruction for Adults with Barriers to Education SafeServ Integrated Language Acquisition, Literacy & Civics CT Foundations of Reading Customized Workplace Training In addition to the required State mandated programs offered at these sites, Foothills offers approximately 400 enrichment classes each semester. These classes cover a wide range of topic areas, including: Computer Training, Arts & Crafts, Health, Finance, Foreign Languages, Cooking, Self-Improvement and Recreation & Leisure. Certification courses are offered for Certified Nurses Aide, Reiki, and Food Handlers. Certificate classes are offered in EKG, CPR/First Aid, and CT DEEP Basic Boating/Personal Watercraft Safety. Courses are marketed in a 56-page brochure, mailed in August and January to over 80,000 homes.

September 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Danbury - AM Region 1 Schools 4 5 6 7 8 LABOR DAY All Schools & EdAdvance Closed School Begins: Danbury Torrington Torrington (HS) - Welcome Back Night EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting 11 12 13 14 15 Torrington (MS) - Welcome Back Night LCSA Luncheon Barkhamsted - PD 18 19 20 21 22 Torrington - PLC ROSH HASHANAH - Schools Closed: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 15, Sherman ROSH HASHANAH - Schools Closed: Region 1 Schools 25 26 Sherman - PD 27 Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD 28 29 Torrington (Elem) - Welcome Back Night Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) WCSA Luncheon Danbury - PD

Skills21 EdAdvance s Skills21 delivers flexible, affordable, and road tested models for driving student success. Using a variety of learning technologies, Skills21 programs help increase rigor and relevance at school. School Fuel (PreK-3rd) - Mobile tools to build vocabulary and learning dialogues for kids and parents STEM Quest (3-6) - Experiential investigations fueled by mobile tech and virtual reality Trackpad (6-16) - Real time academic event/challenge-based learning assessment platform Launchpad (6-16) - Purpose built web app and course hub to facilitate challenge-based learning Expo Fest (6-12) - The ultimate showcase of inspired learning, creative design, & student solutions Skills21 is an integrated suite of PreK-16 offerings positioned to impact a diverse population of students in a wide variety of settings. Skills21 welcomes you to Fuel, Quest, Track and Launch your way to student success. Explore at skills21.org.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 COLUMBUS DAY All Schools & EdAdvance Closed EXCEPT Newtown October 2017 Litchfield - Teacher Work Day New Fairfield - Data Day EdAdvance Annual Meeting Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Watertown, Winchester Staff Development - 2hr. Delay: Newtown Bethel - Conferences 16 17 18 19 20 Plymouth (Elem) - Conferences Region 6 (Elem) - Conferences Region 12 - Conferences Plymouth (Elem) - Conferences Region 6 (Elem) - Conferences Region 12 - Conferences Torrington - PLC LCSA Luncheon Plymouth (Elem) - Conferences Region 6 (Elem) - Conferences Region 12 - Conferences 23 24 30 Newtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - Conferences Sherman - PD 31 25 26 27 Bethel (K-3, JS, BMS) - Conferences Newtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - Conferences Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Bethel (K-3, JS, BMS) - Conferences Newtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - Conferences Plymouth (HS) - Conferences Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) WCSA Luncheon Bethel (K-3, JS, BMS) - Conferences Newtown (Elem, Reed, MS) - Conferences Plymouth (HS) - Conferences

Community Services Residential Programs: Community Living Arrangements and Continuous Residential Supports: Provides 24-hour supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities. Residential homes are located in New Hartford, Newtown, Sandy Hook and Torrington. In Home Supports: Promotes independence while providing long-lasting personalized supports. The focus is on community integration with the expectation that consumers will have something to offer the community in return. Day Services: Individual Day Supports (Vocational and non-vocational): Provides a personcentered model for day supports related to the acquisition, improvement, and retention of skills and abilities. Supported Employment (Group and Individual): Provides a person-centered model of employment supports. These supports may include skill development, needs assessment, community and work exploration, resume and interview supports, job development and placement supports, on-the-job training, and situational assessments. Senior Employment Program (Title V): A senior community employment services program, Title V, is a community and work-based training program for mature workers. It provides subsidized, part-time, community service work based training for limited-income persons aged 55 and older in order to increase employment prospects. Transportation TRED: Provides free transportation services to eligible Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) clients in northwestern Connecticut. Behavior Supports Program (BSP): The BSP Program provides adaptive daily living supports to DDS-qualified children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 8-21 years old, and their families. Our services include: advancing life and social skills, providing individualized extracurricular programming, developing and implementing behavior plans, and parent support and education.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 Danbury (Elem & MS) - Conferences Plymouth (ETJMS) - Conferences Region 15 (Elem & MS) - Conferences 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 Conferences - Delayed Opening: Sherman - Conferences Barkhamsted - Conferences Torrington - Conferences November 2017 ELECTION DAY ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester Schools Open: Region 1 Schools Newtown (HS) - Conferences - Conferences Barkhamsted - Conferences Norfolk - Conferences Sherman - Conferences Torrington - Conferences 27 28 29 Brookfield (K-4) - Conferences Danbury (Elem & MS) - Conferences Plymouth (ETJMS) - Conferences Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Region 6 (HS) - Conferences Region 15 (Elem) - Conferences Torrington - Conferences Brookfield (5-12) - Conferences Newtown (HS) - Conferences THANKSGIVING RECESS - Closed: Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Winchester ACCESS North and South, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, Torrington, Watertown Brookfield (K-4) - Conferences Danbury (Elem & MS) - Conferences - Conferences EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Plymouth (ETJMS) - Conferences Region 15 (Elem & MS) - Conferences Torrington - Conferences Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) LCSA Luncheon Brookfield (5-12) - Conferences Newtown (HS) - Conferences Torrington - PLC - Conferences 23 24 THANKSGIVING DAY All Schools & EdAdvance Closed 30 Brookfield (K-4) - Conferences Danbury (Elem & MS) - Conferences VETERAN S DAY (Observed) Closed: ACCESS North and South, Danbury, EdAdvance, Litchfield, New Milford, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 12, Region 14, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown Open: Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 7, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Winchester New Fairfield - Data Day Newtown (HS) - Conferences Sherman - Conferences THANKSGIVING RECESS All Schools & EdAdvance Closed

Early Childhood Services Early Childhood Services works with schools, communities, and parents of young children to ensure that all children are healthy and ready for school success, Using research-based practices, we design and develop early childhood initiatives and programs that include sound principles of curriculum and assessment, teacher growth over time, active parent involvement, and positive child outcomes including social/emotional and behavioral wellness. Teacher training coupled with in-classroom coaching is one of our most successful initiatives - multiple programs and schools throughout the western CT region have seen significant positive change in teaching instruction and outcomes for children with this method. Autism and Early Intervention services for children ages birth to three: a full comprehensive evaluation followed with in-home developmental services for children and their parents - transition planning for pre-k. Pre-K - Grade 3: professional development and teacher support to improve outcomes for young children. Our Collaborations Include: Danbury s Promise for Children Partnership Torrington Early Childhood Collaborative Plymouth Early Childhood Council United Ways of Western and West Central CT Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and Department of Education

December 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 Newtown - PD Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Winchester Litchfield - Teacher Work Day Region 6 - Teacher Work Day Winchester Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Bethel - PD Brookfield - PLC Region 15 - PD LCSA & WCSA Luncheon 18 19 20 21 22 Torrington - PLC ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Brookfield, Colebrook, Newtown, Region 1 Schools, Region 14, Sherman, Torrington, Watertown 25 26 27 28 29 WINTER RECESS: All Schools & EdAdvance Closed WINTER RECESS: All Schools & EdAdvance Closed WINTER RECESS: All Schools (except EdAdvance) Closed WINTER RECESS: All Schools (except EdAdvance) Closed WINTER RECESS: All Schools & EdAdvance Closed

Food Services The Food Services Department understands that today s student faces many challenges, both inside and outside the classroom. A fundamental need of all children and young adults for proper growth and development is good nutrition. Food Services works collaboratively with the Connecticut State Department of Education s Office of Child Nutrition and the School Nutrition Association to improve the health and education of children by creating innovative public and private partnerships that promote nutritious and healthy habits that last a lifetime. Our Food Services staff have many years of experience in managing, operating, and implementing food service programs. We Can Provide Customized Services in the Following Areas: On-Site Catering / Off-Site Catering Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Farm-to-School Healthy Food Certification Management of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Menu Planning / Development After School Snack Programs Grant Assistance Free and Reduced Claims Management Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Programs Purchasing of Government Commodities School Breakfast Program (SBP) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Technical Assistance Training / USDA Required Professional Development Assistance with School Wellness Programs Business and Accounting Service State Administration Review Assistance Consultation Services

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 5 NEW YEAR S DAY (Observed) All Schools & EdAdvance Closed 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY All Schools & EdAdvance Closed January 2018 Region 1 Schools Winter Recess: Region 14 Danbury Litchfield - Teacher Work Day Region 6 - Teacher Work Day Torrington - PLC Brookfield - PLC Newtown - PD Region 14 - PD Sherman - Conferences Bethel LCSA Luncheon 22 23 24 25 26 Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Plymouth - PD Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) WCSA Luncheon 29 30 31

Head Start: Prenatal to Five Head Start: 3-5 Provides an array of quality, comprehensive services, including health, nutrition, parent support, education and mental health, to children ages three to five and their families. Our vision is each child and family leaves Head Start, healthy, eager to learn, and ready for success. Program staff work closely with families to ensure that each child has the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in kindergarten. Our goal is to lay the foundation for children and their families to be life-long learners. Head Start sites are located in Litchfield, New Milford, Plymouth, Torrington, and Winsted. We also have School Readiness programs at our Torrington and Winsted sites. Early Head Start: Prenatal to Three Provides home-based services for expectant families and children ages birth to three that meet eligibility requirements. Services include weekly home visits which focus on health, nutrition, education, social services, and parent engagement. Playgroups are held each month at the Torrington and Winsted sites.

February 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 Sherman - PD Litchfield - Teacher Work Day Region 6 - Teacher Work Day Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) Torrington - PLC Staff Development - 2hr. Delay: Newtown Barkhamsted - PD New Fairfield - Data Day Region 15 - PD ACCESS North and South, Brookfield, Region 14, Thomaston, Torrington WCSA Luncheon 19 PRESIDENTS DAY All Schools & EdAdvance Closed 20 21 WINTER RECESS/PRESIDENTS DAY RECESS - Schools Closed: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 7, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester 22 23 Norfolk, Region 6, Region 12 26 27 Schools Open: Danbury, Thomaston 28

School Age Programs Our School Age Programs provide a state-licensed twelve-month program for children of elementary and middle school age. On-site before and after school programs, as well as full-day Summer Adventure Programs, offer a variety of enriching and quality experiences. Customized on-site professional development and technical assistance is offered for school districts and organizations. Our programs are conveniently located in school buildings; no transportation is required. Parents have peace of mind knowing their child receives quality, affordable care. These programs are funded by parent fees and require no additional funding from school districts. Scheduled activities include: enrichment programs, a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) and Literacy component, projects, physical activities, quiet time, and structured homework time. Students have some choice in planning and implementing activities in which they want to participate. Nutritious snacks are provided. We Offer: On-site before and/or after school programs for students. Enrichment courses for elementary and middle school students. Customized professional development opportunities in your district/agency. Consulting and technical assistance provided to other programs. Full day summer programs for students. Our Summer Adventure Programs are currently offered in Newtown and Torrington. Each week is devoted to a different theme. Some of the activities consist of arts & crafts, science, indoor/ outdoor sports, multicultural activities, swimming, and field trips. We Can Help Your School District: Design, implement, and evaluate local before and after school programs. Prepare a comprehensive needs assessment for your before and after school needs. Offer programming based on your district needs.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 Conferences - Delayed Opening: Sherman 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 March 2018 Brookfield (WMS) - Conferences Newtown - PD Sherman - Conferences Norfolk - Conferences Litchfield - Teacher Work Day Region 6 - Teacher Work Day - Conferences Barkhamsted - Conferences Brookfield (BHS) - Conferences Plymouth (Elem) - Conferences Sherman - Conferences Bethel (K-3, JS & BMS) - Conferences Region 6 (Elem) - Conferences Region 15 (Elem) - Conferences Winchester - Conferences 28 29 Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Torrington - Conferences EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Barkhamsted - Conferences Colebrook - Conferences Newtown - Conferences Plymouth (Elem) - Conferences Torrington - PLC Bethel (K-3, JS & BMS) - Conferences Brookfield (CES, HHES) - Conferences Plymouth - Conferences Region 6 (Elem) - Conferences Region 12 - Conferences Region 15 (Elem) - Conferences - Conferences Winchester - Conferences New Fairfield - Data Day Torrington - Conferences Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) Bethel (BHS) - Conferences Region 15 - PD LCSA Luncheon Barkhamsted - PD Colebrook - Conferences Newtown - Conferences Plymouth (Elem) - Conferences Professional Development: Region 1 Schools WCSA Luncheon Bethel (K-3) - Conferences Brookfield (CES, HHES) - Conferences Region 6 (Elem) - Conferences Region 12 - Conferences 30 GOOD FRIDAY All Schools & EdAdvance Closed

School Services Our School Services Team offers training, facilitation, and support in: Leadership/Instructional Coaching and Support Administrator Coaching and Support Approaches to Instructional Coaching Instructional Coaching Support Topical Leadership Seminars Understanding and Working with CT Accountability Metrics Improving and Supporting Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Practices Assessment Literacy Formative Assessment Practices Connecticut Standards CT Social Studies Framework Next Generation Science Standards CT English Language Proficiency Standards CT Core Standards CT Professional Learning Standards Curriculum Development Digital Learning and 21st Century Skills Effective Feedback English Learners Support Inquiry-Based Instruction Mastery Learning Personalized Learning Professional Learning Communities Project/Problem-Based Learning Questioning Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Initiatives SRBI (Scientific Researched Based Interventions) Student-Centered Learning Teacher and Student Portfolios Universal Design for Learning Workshop Model of Instruction Improving/Sustaining Positive School Climate Diversity/Cultural Competence Training and Support PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Educator Talent, Evaluation and Support Administrative/Educator Evaluation and Support Aspiring Administrators Academy Foundational Skills for Evaluators of Teachers PDEC Services and Support Teacher Leadership Academy TEAM (Teacher Education and Mentoring) Professional Councils and Learning Communities Strategic and Coherence Planning NEASC Accreditation Preparation and Support School Improvement Planning Data, Management and Learning Software Solutions Customized Professional Learning

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 5 6 School Closed: New Fairfield April 2018 9 10 11 12 13 Sherman - PD Thomaston - Conferences Staff Development - 2hr. Delay: Newtown Thomaston - Conferences EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Brookfield - PLC 16 17 18 19 20 SPRING RECESS - Schools Closed: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester SPRING RECESS - Schools Closed: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester SPRING RECESS - Schools Closed: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester SPRING RECESS - Schools Closed: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester 23 24 25 26 27 Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Torrington - PLC Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) LCSA & WCSA Meeting SPRING RECESS - Schools Closed: ACCESS North and South, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colebrook, Danbury, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Plymouth, Region 1 Schools, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, Region 14, Region 15, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester 30

Special Education and Related Services Special Education Services mission is to provide cost effective, superior quality programming that meets the individualized needs of each student as well as providing support to both certified and non-certified staff to ensure that they are delivering the highest quality learning opportunities to the students they serve. ACCESS Program The ACCESS program collaborates with school districts to meet the needs of students in grades K-12 with social-emotional challenges who have difficulty receiving their education within their home school. Individual and group counseling services are provided within a structured environment where students can learn to develop problem solving skills and coping strategies in a safe, nurturing environment. Center for Children s Therapy (CCT) The CCT provides one-to-one therapy services specifically tailored to each child s needs across all stages of development. Services include Speech and Language Therapy, Occupation and Physical Therapy, and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. Personnel Services Provides a variety of professional and related services staff to assist school districts with their students and programs. These staff include: certified and non-certified staff, related service staff, child care workers, and personal care attendants.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 May 2018 Litchfield - Teacher Work Day Region 6 - Teacher Work Day EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Plymouth - PD Torrington - PLC Barkhamsted - PD Region 15 - PD Danbury LCSA Luncheon Staff Development - 2hr. Delay: Newtown 21 22 23 24 25 Region 1 Schools (PK-8) - PD Professional Development - Late Opening: Region 1 (HS) Bethel - PD Brookfield - PLC New Fairfield - Data Day Region 7 Region 14 - PD Danbury 28 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (OBSERVED) All Schools & EdAdvance Closed WCSA Luncheon

Transportation Services Our Transportation Services department specializes in transporting special needs students. We have a fleet of over 100 vehicles that we use for transportation. We presently transport to 60 schools and programs within Connecticut and provide safe, reliable and cost effective transportation. We can provide significant cost reductions by combining runs with cooperating districts. We have two dispatch locations: one in Litchfield and one in Danbury. We transport students for: School Districts Area Hospital Programs Head Start Programs Connecticut Rehabilitation Services Foothills Adult & Continuing Education Classes Northwest Hills Council of Governments Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging We can fill your transportation needs on a one-time or on-going basis. Call today and reap the rewards of cross-district transportation. Have your students join the over 300 students we currently serve.

June 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 4 5 6 7 8 Teacher Work Day (No Students): Region 15 11 12 13 14 15 Barkhamsted Region 12 Last Day of School: ACCESS North and South (early dismissal), Region 1 Schools, Region 7, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston (early dismissal), Winchester (early dismissal) Teacher Work Day (No Students): Region 15 Last Day of School: Barkhamsted (early dismissal) Colebrook (early dismissal) Litchfield Region 6 Region 12 (early dismissal) (early dismissal) Teacher s Last Day: Winchester (HS) EdAdvance Board of Directors Meeting Last Day of School: Newtown 18 19 20 21 22 Last Day of School: Bethel (early dismissal) Teacher s Last Day: Torrington Last Day of School: Brookfield (early dismissal) New Milford (early dismissal) Region 14 (HS) Last Day of School: Torrington Last Day of School: Norfolk - (early dismissal) Plymouth Region 15 LCSA Luncheon WCSA Luncheon Last Day of School: Danbury (early dismissal) New Fairfield (early dismissal) 25 26 All Staff to Report: Danbury 27 28 29 Teacher s Last Day: New Fairfield

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