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< Back RESC Alliance Curriculum Council March 26, 2026 Virtual 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Free Register The RESC Alliance Curriculum Council meetings include Professional Learning Service staff from each of the RESCs and are open to all CT district central office leaders responsible for overseeing curriculum, instruction, and professional learning. Held several times throughout the year, the sessions provide timely updates on emerging practices, state and national initiatives/legislation, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Participants can participate in professional learning presentations, share ideas, and engage in problem-solving to support continuous improvement in their districts. Previous Next

< Back STEM Coaches PLC May 29, 2026 EdAdvance 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT, USA 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM $59.00 Register The purpose of the STEM Professional Learning Community "PLC" is to share and exchange resources and expertise, work collaboratively to improve coaching skills, identify successful practices in coaching, and problem-solve challenges occurring in the process of coaching educators. Register once for all four meetings. The fee will cover all sessions. Please note: During the months of October and March, Math Council will follow STEM PLC from 1-2:30 p.m. and Science Council will follow Math Council from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Please register separately for the councils. Previous Next

< Back AI in Curriculum Writing and Development February 6, 2026 EdAdvance 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT, USA 8:30 AM — 3:00 PM $99.00-$129.00 Register This session is designed for curriculum writers, instructional leaders, and anyone shaping district learning materials. Participants will explore how AI tools can support scope and sequence planning, resource creation, differentiation, and alignment to standards. The session includes guided practice, collaborative discussion, and time to apply tools to your own work. Whether you're building units from scratch or refining existing frameworks, you’ll leave with practical strategies to enhance your curriculum process. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Previous Next

< Back Prioritizing Science: Implementing NGSS Across Classrooms and Systems December 11, 2025 EdAdvance 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT, USA 8:00 AM — 11:30 AM $59.00 Register The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) represent a transformative vision for science education—one that emphasizes inquiry, coherence, and student sensemaking. This half-day workshop is designed for district teams of three or more to collaboratively explore how to move NGSS from theory to practice within and across classrooms. Participants will engage in interactive learning focused on understanding the shifts required by NGSS, aligning curriculum and instruction to the three dimensions of learning, and identifying systemic supports needed to ensure equitable access to high-quality science education. Teams will analyze current practices, identify areas for growth, and develop actionable next steps for prioritizing science instruction in their schools and districts. Previous Next

< Back Initial Support Teacher Training January 8, 2026 Virtual 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Free Register This 3-day (January 8, 15, 22, 2026) virtual training prepares individuals, who have been selected by their districts, to be mentors who will support beginning and student teachers. Training is based on Connecticut’s Common Core of Teaching (CCT), which articulates the foundational standards for all teachers in Connecticut and is linked by state law and regulations to requirements across a teacher’s career including educator preparation, induction, evaluation and professional learning. Participants will focus on coaching skills needed to help beginning teachers become reflective practitioners and learn how to provide support to new teachers through instructional modules. This virtual training includes approximately 2 days of learning over the course of:- three 2-hour synchronous (live) learning sessions- Asynchronous pre-work learning tasks that can be completed at your own pace prior to each synchronous (live) session. Participants must complete all parts of the virtual training to be qualified to serve in the role of mentor or cooperating teacher. A zoom link will be provided as we get closer to the start of the first session. Previous Next

< Back EdAdvance Curriculum Council March 12, 2026 Virtual 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM Free Register The Curriculum Council meetings include EdAdvance Professional Learning Service staff and member-district central office leaders responsible for overseeing curriculum, instruction, and professional learning. Held several times throughout the year, the sessions provide timely updates on emerging practices, state and national initiatives/legislation, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Participants can participate in professional learning presentations, share ideas, and engage in problem-solving to support continuous improvement in their districts. There will be five meetings throughout the year: two in person and three virtual. You only need to register once for all sessions, and zoom links will be sent ahead of each virtual session. Previous Next

< Back Talk Tuesday: Community of Practice October 21, 2025 Zoom 10:00 AM — Free Register Biweekly virtual gatherings focused on attendance & engagement Open to all – educators, staff, community partners, and leaders Interactive learning opportunity & professional community Meeting topics include: Effective Attendance Teams Student Health & Wellness MTSS Strategies & Interventions Strengthening Family Partnerships Home Visiting Best Practices We will be joined by Attendance Works experts at both Talk Tuesdays in August! Previous Next

< Back Digital Council November 19, 2025 Virtual 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM Free Register Join us at Digital Council to discuss all topics related to teaching, learning and technology. Previous Next

< Back Igniting Change Conference October 20, 2025 CT Convention Center 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA 8:30 AM — 4:00 PM $275.00-$350.00 Register The Fall 2025 Igniting Change Conference offers an opportunity for educational leaders to engage with nationally recognized experts on equity-centered topics including culturally sustaining systems and structures, equitable teaching and learning, equity-centered leadership, and support for linguistically diverse students. This conference is designed for districts seeking to advance and sustain equity-centered practices in education through transformative dialogue, practical strategies, and systems-level planning. Featured keynote speakers include Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz and Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Previous Next

< Back STEM Coaches PLC December 19, 2025 EdAdvance 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT, USA 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM $59.00 Register The purpose of the STEM Professional Learning Community "PLC" is to share and exchange resources and expertise, work collaboratively to improve coaching skills, identify successful practices in coaching, and problem-solve challenges occurring in the process of coaching educators. Register once for all four meetings. The fee will cover all sessions. Please note: During the months of October and March, Math Council will follow STEM PLC from 1-2:30 p.m. and Science Council will follow Math Council from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Please register separately for the councils. Previous Next

< Back Talk Tuesday: Community of Practice December 2, 2025 Zoom 10:00 AM — Free Register Biweekly virtual gatherings focused on attendance & engagement Open to all – educators, staff, community partners, and leaders Interactive learning opportunity & professional community Meeting topics include: Effective Attendance Teams Student Health & Wellness MTSS Strategies & Interventions Strengthening Family Partnerships Home Visiting Best Practices We will be joined by Attendance Works experts at both Talk Tuesdays in August! Previous Next

< Back District Facilitator Meeting (Spring) May 7, 2026 Virtual 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Free Register Learn about state updates related to induction and share best practices for supporting beginning teachers and their mentors. Zoom meeting link will be sent approximately one week before the meeting. Previous Next