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Calling all educators of color! Join us for the Western CT Educators of Color Affinity Group where we celebrate diverse voices and create a space to connect, share, and thrive together. This is YOUR community – a place to exchange ideas, find support, and build meaningful relationships with fellow educators who understand your journey. Let's lift each other up and empower the future of education! RSVP online: https://ow.ly/p6Qs50UeSLq

EdAdvance and the RESC Alliance were spotted at the 2024 CABE/CAPSS Convention. Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 & AI Strategy, facilitated a workshop titled AI Equity, Literacy, and What’s Next for Connecticut (DEI). Participants were given tools for understanding how to address AI equity, gain insight from practical experiences, and develop a roadmap for future implementation. Attendees also had the opportunity to learn about the RESC Alliance and how we can help districts maximize their resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKjE_ENP

Congratulations to Tracey Lay, Chief Talent & Development Officer at EdAdvance, for being honored at the Connecticut Network for Children and Youth’s 35th Anniversary Gala! With 36 years of dedication to afterschool and youth programs, Tracey’s leadership has made an incredible impact statewide—and her vision continues to shape EdAdvance’s success every day. We’re so proud to celebrate her achievements and the meaningful work she does to support children, families, and educators across the region. Read more: https://ow.ly/c1xv50Ub1rs

It's Election Day... but with a twist! Today, we're voting on pumpkins! 🎃 For October’s Head Start Wellness activity, every classroom has gotten into the spirit by decorating pumpkins as their favorite book characters. 📚✨ #PumpkinElection #HeadStartWellness #BookishPumpkins

Thank you to Heather Stampp and Lori Borysewicz for representing Plymouth FRC and Preschool at the United Way’s Community Impact Celebration! They shared resources and information with the community about our programs for families and young children

From foundation to grand opening, our brand-new EdAdvance Early Childhood Center in Torrington, CT is officially open, and you can see it all come to life in our timelapse video! #EdAdvance #Timelapse #BuildingProgress #EarlyChildhoodEducation

We are excited to share that EdAdvance has officially opened its brand-new Early Childhood Center in Torrington, CT! This state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility is dedicated to advancing early childhood education and expanding family support services across northwestern Connecticut. With over 13 modern classrooms, professional development opportunities for educators, and essential resources for families, the center is a true community hub. “Our goal is to create an inclusive, supportive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.” - Michelle Anderson, Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emW6sNwp #EdAdvance #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CommunitySupport #TorringtonCT #FamilyServices #HeadStart #EarlyLearning

Discover the top strategies for reducing chronic absence and sustaining efforts over time. Join us on Sept 25th! #BePresentBePowerful https://lnkd.in/exiE4xzB Attendance Works | Institute for Educational Leadership | Campaign for Grade Level Learning | Everyone Graduates Center | FutureEd | Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) | MENTOR | The National League of Cities (NLC) | United Way Worldwide | Columbus City Schools - O | Ad Council

EdAdvance partnered with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today at the Bureau of Special Education’s annual Back to School Conference. Caroline Calhoun, EdAdvance’s Attendance Specialist, and Kari Sullivan Custer, CSDE’s Attendance Lead, facilitated a breakout session on Attendance and Engagement. They were joined by special guest Kenneth Joseph, Family & Community Engagement Manager at Booker T. Washington Charter School in New Haven, who brought valuable insights to the discussion. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this informative session! #EdAdvance #CSDE #BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #CommunityEngagement #SpecialEducation

This week marked the first-ever in-person Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP) gathering at the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). This event brought together LEAP District Coordinators from 25 districts (Cohorts 1 & 2), representing a diverse group of educational leaders including DEI and SEL Directors, Supervisors of Climate & Culture, Directors of Strategic Development, and more. The program featured sessions on LEAP Logistics & Operations, Data Collection, and an engaging Attendance & Engagement Workshop. Special thanks to Kari Sullivan Custer, CSDE Attendance Consultant and LEAP Director, Dr. Elizabeth Radday, EdAdvance Director of Research & Innovation, and Caroline Calhoun, EdAdvance Professional Learning Specialist & LEAP Coordinator, for leading these insightful discussions! We also had rich discussions and reflections on attendance, engagement best practices, and how we can shift mindsets to better support our students. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this kickoff event a success! #LEAP #AttendanceMatters #EngagementStrategies #CSDE #EdLeaders