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Reliable special education transportation services. EdAdvance offers safe, compliant student transport for local school districts in western Connecticut. Specialized Student Transportation Services for Western Connecticut School Districts Safe. Reliable. Compliant. Partner-Focused. EdAdvance is proud to be a trusted transportation provider for special education students in both in-district and out-of-district placements throughout western Connecticut. As a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), we are committed to delivering timely, professional, and courteous service that reflects our strong partnerships with local school districts. Our transportation operations fully comply with all State of Connecticut requirements for student transportation, including vehicle licensing, registration, inspection, and insurance. Our fleet is maintained to the highest safety standards, and each vehicle is GPS-equipped for real-time monitoring and route optimization. All EdAdvance drivers hold valid Connecticut commercial licenses with the required “V” or “P&S” endorsements. Every employee undergoes rigorous pre-employment screening, including fingerprinting, criminal background checks, Department of Children and Families (DCF) clearances, and drug testing. We maintain ongoing random drug testing protocols and ensure all drivers receive annual medical clearance to perform their duties safely and effectively. EdAdvance transportation staff—drivers and aides alike—receive continuous professional development in areas critical to supporting students with special needs. This includes training in behavioral support strategies and DCF-mandated reporter requirements, ensuring a safe and responsive environment for every student we serve. If your district is seeking a dependable, fully compliant transportation partner with a deep understanding of special education and a strong presence in western Connecticut, EdAdvance is here to support your students and families every mile of the way. For more info, contact: Mike LoRusso Director of Transportation 860-567-0863 x1131 Email

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EdAdvance is continuing work through Connecticut Green LEAF Schools, a partnership between EdAdvance; Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association; and the CT State Departments of Education, Public Health, and Energy and Environmental Protection. Green LEAF Schools are recognized as those that: provide effective environmental and sustainability education, improve the health and wellness of students and staff, reduce environmental impact and cost of the resources used in the school. CT Green LEAF Schools EdAdvance is continuing work through Connecticut Green LEAF Schools, a partnership between EdAdvance; Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association; and the CT State Departments of Education, Public Health, and Energy and Environmental Protection. Through EdAdvance, Green LEAF was recently awarded a two-year grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support current Green LEAF schools and encourage new schools to join. Green LEAF Schools are recognized as those that: provide effective environmental and sustainability education, improve the health and wellness of students and staff, reduce environmental impact and cost of the resources used in the school. EdAdvance supports approximately 130 Green LEAF schools across the state by offering ongoing professional development workshops for teachers, access to educational resources, grant funding opportunities for special programs or purchasing products, field trips for participating urban elementary and middle school students, and assistance with applications for national Green Ribbon status. Connecticut Green LEAF Schools is a free statewide initiative to help K-12 schools grow “greener.” Any public or private school in Connecticut is welcome to join. More information can be found here .

Early Start CT Family Programs Early Childhood & Family Programs Quality early childhood experiences, which are grounded in developmentally appropriate practices, provide a solid foundation for learning that has long term positive benefits for children. The early childhood programs provide high quality educational experiences. All of our programs provide comprehensive child development and family support services that support the social, emotional, physical, and educational development of children and families in our programs. We also provide professional development and consultation services for early childhood and after school providers. Our professional development and consultation services are recognized as exemplary and much sought after by school districts, early care providers, and after school providers. Early Childhood Training, Coaching and Consultation Provides high quality training to early care and education staff throughout our region, including workshops, nationally recognized speakers, college courses, and training in leadership and administration. Consultation, monitoring, evaluation, coaching and training are provided to school districts and early childhood providers with a focus on curriculum, assessment, and the preschool environment. Professional development includes specialized focus on infant and toddler development and infant mental health. Accreditation support and quality improvement services are provided to early childhood programs seeking National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. Ongoing supports include: group and individual support meetings and study groups, professional development workshops, individualized onsite coaching, and technical assistance. Lori Borysewicz Early Childhood Specialist 860.516.7002 x1345 | Email Jolie Garfinkel Early Childhood Specialist 860.567.0863 x1173 | Email Kristen Kennen Early Childhood Specialist 860.567.0863 x1189 | Email Sarah Witkiewicz Early Childhood Specialist 959.599.4599 | Email Anne Giordano Early Childhood Specialist 860.567.0863 x1201 | Email Kate Zeidler Early Childhood Specialist 860.567.0863 x1405 | Email Early Start CT Initiative Early Start CT includes affordable, accessible, and quality preschool child care experiences for children ages 3-4, preparing them to succeed in school. EdAdvance directly supports Early Start CT programs in Danbury, North Canaan, Plymouth, and Thomaston. Support services include facilitating the work of the Councils, providing training for child care staff and directors, and supporting the national accreditation. Danbury Eileen Costello 860.567.0863 x1160 | Email Plymouth Lori Borysewicz 860.283.6167 | Email North Canaan Kate Zeidler 860.567.0863 x1405 | Email Thomaston Michelle Anderson 860.567.0863 x1177 | Email Community Planning for Young Children We convene community groups, parents, and business partners to plan services and supports to increase positive outcomes for children that ensure children are ready and healthy to enter school. Danbury Eileen Costello 860.567.0863 x1160 | Email Litchfield Michelle Anderson 860.567.0863 x1177 | Email Litchfield County Family Child Care Network The Litchfield County Family Child Care Network supports approximately 30 family child care providers in northwest Connecticut through professional learning focused on early childhood development and education and strengthening business practices. LCFCCN has created ongoing opportunities for family child care providers to network with one another and connect with EdAdvance staff about community resources and expertise to enhance the quality of their centers. A directory of participating child care centers can be found here . Contact: Michelle Anderson, Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs 860.567.0863 x1177 | Email For more info, contact: Michelle Anderson Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs 860-567-0863 x1177 Email

Student enrichment programs help local school districts expand the opportunities students have to interact with peers and learn experientially outside of the classroom. After School Outdoor Learning Adventures School Grounds to Sound Student Enrichment Student enrichment programs help local school districts expand the opportunities students have to interact with peers and learn experientially outside of the classroom. Current enrichment programs include: After School Outdoor Learning Adventures School Grounds to Sound Contact: Abby Rose, Director of Grants & Special Programs 860.567.0863 x 1166 | Email Regional Student Health & Medical Internship Program In our nationally recognized School-to-Career program, high school students have the opportunity to participate in medical and healthcare internships that are designed to explore medical career choices and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the healthcare industry of the 21st century workplace. Contact: Karen Moore, Regional Internship Program Manager Email For more info, contact: Abby Rose Director of Grants & Special Programs 860-567-0863 x1166 Email After School Outdoor Learning Adventures After School Outdoor Learning Adventures (ASOLA) is an exciting enrichment program for students in grades 1-5 from Hartford, Bristol, Plymouth, and Thomaston. The program takes place Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 at Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol. There are two separate sessions, one in fall and one in spring. Registration forms are available from program teachers at each participating school. At the program, students enjoy fun environmental science activities. ASOLA provides students a safe, fun outdoor learning environment where students meet new friends and play games with the support of caring teachers and environmental educators. Watershed STEM with 21st Century CCLC Partners With funding from U.S. Department of Education, NOAA, NAAEE, and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, EdAdvance partnered with Waterbury and Ansonia 21st CCLC sites to offer outdoor experiential watershed STEM afterschool student programs. WoW! and School Grounds to Sound encouraged students to explore their watersheds and more deeply understand the connections between their local inland communities and Connecticut’s coast at Long Island Sound. They learned about human impacts on climate change and how daily choices and actions can benefit the environment. School Grounds to Sound (SGS) School Grounds to Sound (SGS) is an engaging, place-based learner-centered academic enrichment program designed to increase watershed STEM skills and support Meaningful Watershed Environmental Education (MWEEs) for 90 diverse K-3 students in three 21st CCLC sites in Bristol, Connecticut. Students meet once a week after school at Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol. The project demonstrates for young learnes how trash travels through watersheds. Students engage in a local stewardship project called Bristol TerraCycle Brigade where they collect snack wrappers at home and school for recycling, encouraging everyday behavior changes that positively impact the environment.

The Launch Pathway is a one-year program specifically designed for high school seniors with disabilities who are interested in gaining an early college experience. Launch Pathway The Launch Pathway is a one-year program specifically designed for high school seniors with disabilities who are interested in gaining an early college experience during the 2025-2026 academic year. This unique pathway focuses on providing transitional services that are aimed at helping these students bridge the gap between high school and college. Key Features of the Launch Pathway: Early College Experience (ECE): Students in the Launch Pathway can begin their college education while finishing high school, gaining early experience of being on a college campus. Credit Accumulation: Launch Pathway participants can earn up to 12 college credits in a single year, advancing their higher education goals significantly. Transition Services: The pathway includes specialized transition services to support the unique needs of students with disabilities. These services are delivered through a collaborative effort between certified and non-certified staff, ensuring a comprehensive support system is in place. High School Completion: Students will meet their high school graduation requirements while enrolled, ensuring no delay in their secondary education. Special Education Services: Participants will receive most of their special education and related services at their existing high school, as specified in their IEP, maintaining consistency in their educational environment. Top Four Reasons to Attend the Launch Pathway The Launch Pathway prepares students for the academic rigor and social dynamics of college life on a college campus. Each student receives a personalized approach to learning that aligns with their individual educational goals and disability needs. The Launch Pathway allows students to explore various career paths through early college courses on a college campus. Collaborate with a diverse cohort of learners from various backgrounds, fostering inclusivity and embracing a wide range of perspectives. Launch Pathway Flyer For more info, contact: Kara Kirkegard UPP Coordinator 203.721.5588 Email

EdAdvance office and program locations with address, phone numbers, and location map. Office Locations Litchfield Office P.O. Box 909, 355 Goshen Road Litchfield, CT 06759 860-567-0863 Dr. Jeffrey C. Kitching Regional Learning Center 215 Hogan Drive Torrington, CT 06790 860-618-7403 Early Childhood Learning Center 119 Grove Street Torrington, CT 06790 860-567-0863 Program Locations ACCESS Middle & High School Dr. Danuta M. Thibodeau Education Center 103 Miry Brook Road Danbury, CT 06810 203-205-0000 BEAM Elementary School Dr. Danuta M. Thibodeau Education Center 103 Miry Brook Road Danbury, CT 06810 203-205-0000 Head Start Early Childhood Center 119 Grove Street Torrington, CT 06790 860-567-0863 Partnership Learning Academy (PLA) 77 Main Street Terryville, CT 06786 860-516-7005 Steps Middle & High School Dr. Jeffrey C. Kitching Regional Learning Center 215 Hogan Drive Torrington, CT 06790 860-618-7411 Contact Us Submit Thanks for submitting!

Prompt Library Choose Your Prompt Communication and Collaboration Creative and Content Development Evaluation and Analysis Operational Efficiency Personnel Talent Development and HR Policy and Advocacy Professional Development and Curriculum Support Strategy and Planning Communication and Collaboration Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Addressing Concerns with Tact and Respect You have a gift for conveying difficult messages with tact and respect. Guide me in drafting an email to (insert subject) about (insert issue) that respects their perspective while clearly expressing the concern. Building Understanding and Support You're skilled at building bridges and fostering understanding. Help me compose an email to a (insert audience) concerning (insert specific topic) that aims to enhance support. Composing a Sensitive Email - Collaborating with Colleagues on Challenges You're known for your ability to work well with colleagues in addressing challenges in your organization. Assist me in drafting an email to a colleague about (insert a specific issue) in a way that promotes mutual understanding and cooperative problem-solving. Communicating with Administrators You have a knack for articulating needs and advocating for support effectively. Help me write an email regarding (insert specific need or concern) that presents the situation clearly, underscores the importance for success, and invites discussion on possible solutions. Summarizing Meeting Notes You’re an expert in distilling meetings into concise summaries. Could you extract (insert desired information of interest) based on these meeting notes: (insert meeting notes) Media Interview Prep You are an expert media advisor for educational leaders. I am preparing for an interview with the local media about (insert topic). Act as the interviewer and ask me a series of questions about this topic. After each response, provide detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. Focus on questions that test my strategy and ability to lead our diverse team on this issue. Preparing for a Meeting You excel at preparing materials for meetings. Can you create a list of documents, resources, and talking points needed for an upcoming meeting on (insert topic)? Creative and Content Development Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Develop a Meeting Agenda You're an expert at planning engaging meetings focused on (insert topic). Help me draft an agenda. Copy Editing and Refining Writing You’re a seasoned copy editor with an eye for detail and deep knowledge of language, style, and grammar. Can you refine and improve the following: (insert writing) Simplifying Content for Target Audiences You are an expert at simplifying content for anyone to understand. Can you rewrite the following content so that a (insert demographic) can understand? (insert content) Designing a Marketing and Communications Plan You're known for creating world-class marketing and communication plans. Help me design a marketing and communications strategy for (insert program or department). Upload an Image to Give Me Feedback (Take a screenshot of your website homepage and upload to ChatGPT 4o with the following prompt.) This is my (insert asset eg homepage, PDF, brochure). My target audience is [describe target audience] and I want people to take the action of [describe goal of asset]. Make optimization suggestions based on this. Evaluation and Analysis Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Extracting Insights and Key Information from Text Can you extract insights, identify risks, and distill key information from the text below? (insert text) Developing a Program Evaluation Plan You are an expert at evaluating programs. Can you help develop an evaluation plan for (insert program and details)? Please have the evaluation plan designed for continuous improvement. Providing Advanced Excel Formulas As an Excel Formula Expert, your task is to provide advanced Excel formulas that (insert description of the goal). Operational Efficiency Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Streamlining Administrative Processes You're skilled in optimizing administrative processes, particularly in (insert specific administrative area). Offer guidance on how to make these processes more efficient. Streamlining Operations for Business and Finance Leaders You excel in optimizing operations within the business and finance domains of institutions, specifically in (insert specific operational area). Offer guidance on how to enhance these operations for improved efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Cost Reduction and Efficiency You have a knack for identifying areas where departments can save money without compromising the quality of work. Suggest strategies for reducing costs in (insert specific area). Include innovative ways to increase operational efficiency. Project Management Assistance You’re a world-class project and financial manager. Can you help me manage the time and budget for (insert project)? Organizing Follow-Up Tasks You are an expert at organizing action items. Based on the following meeting minutes, can you create a list of follow-up tasks and make draft assignments to the appropriate individuals? (insert meeting minutes). Personnel Talent Development and HR Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Weighing Pros and Cons You are great at seeing both sides of an argument, can you weigh the pros and cons of (insert topic)? Guidance on Ethical Dilemmas You’re an expert at navigating ethical dilemmas. Can you provide guidance on (insert situation)? Learning New Skills You are a world-class career advice expert. I am good at (insert skills). Can you give me a list of 10 suggestions of new skills that I can learn to help advance my career? Generating Interview Questions You are a world-class interviewer. Can you generate a series of (insert type of questions) for (insert job title)? Job Description Designer You are known for creating short, compelling, and catchy job postings for online job sites and social media posts. Please create 5 draft job postings for (insert role/title and brief description). Socratic Dialogue Guide me through a Socratic dialogue on (insert concept). Start with one insightful, probing question, and after I respond, continue asking follow-up questions to help me explore the deeper layers of this idea and refine my understanding step by step. Find Your True Purpose Guide me through identifying my true purpose and aligning my daily actions with it. Ask me questions, one at a time, about what energizes me, what impact I want to make, and what success looks like to me. After each response, dig deeper with follow-up questions. Once we've explored these areas, create a purpose statement and suggest 3 daily habits that will keep me focused on this mission. Set SMART Goals I want to set clear, achievable goals for [describe the project, task, or objective]. Can you help me: Define a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goal for this project? Break down the goal into manageable, actionable steps that I can take to make steady progress? Suggest a realistic timeline for these steps? Practicing Hard Conversations (Interactive) You are great at working through problems. Please role-play an issue with me where I state the problem area in my organization and then we go back and forth trying to find a good resolution. Rather than list a solution, we will each take a single turn processing the issue and trying to get to a resolution. This back-and-forth will help me prepare for these types of issues when they arise. Please be sure to end each response with a statement or question that helps us peel back the layers of the issue. Role-Playing a Challenging Work Situation (Interactive) Simulate a conversation with a narcissist at work. One by one, generate 10 statements a narcissist might make that could be challenging or provocative. For each statement, wait for my response. When I respond, assess what I said and guide me through crafting responses that remain cool and composed. Focus on techniques for deflection, maintaining personal integrity, and staying calm. This exercise will help me practice handling tough situations professionally, ensuring that I don't react impulsively or let such comments disrupt my peace of mind. Only deliver the statements one at a time. Policy and Advocacy Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Policy Evaluation You are a world-class evaluator of policy. Here is a policy I’d like you to look at: (insert a policy of your choice). What are some of the ways this policy can be misinterpreted? Policy Advocacy and Legislative Influence You’re an expert policy influencer. Can you advocate for (insert policy) at various levels while influencing relevant legislation? Professional Development and Curriculum Support Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Building Professional Development Programs You're experienced in constructing impactful professional development programs focusing on (insert specific skill or topic). Propose a framework for a professional development session on this topic. High-Leverage Strategies You have a knack for designing high-leverage strategies to engage students. Please brainstorm some strategies for (insert topic) that take advantage of these strategies. Designing a Coaching and Mentorship Program You’re world-class at designing and implementing both coaching and mentorship supports to achieve particular goals. Please help me design a coaching and mentorship program to support (insert audience) achieve (insert goals). Integrating SEL You’re a professional in the world of SEL. Can you help integrate socio-emotional learning in our (insert department or program)? Developing a Mental Health Support Program You’re skilled in developing mental health initiatives. Please help me design a mental health support program featuring mindfulness and stress management initiatives for (insert audience). Creating a Disability Support Plan You are designing programs to support individuals with disabilities. Please help me craft a disability support plan to help (insert audience) achieve (insert goals/objectives). Rubric Development You are an exceptional assessment designer. Please design a rubric focused on (insert topic) and put the result in a table. Lesson Planning You are an expert lesson designer. Please design a lesson for (insert grade level and topic). Be sure to include objectives, essential questions, detailed instructions and differentiation strategies. Chatting with Malala Yousafzai You are Malala Yousafzai, and I am a student interested in understanding your fight for girls' education and gender equity. Ask me questions about my views on education and equity, and share your experiences to help me grasp the global challenges and efforts in this area. We'll go back-and-forth to uncover key lessons and insights. Please help make this a conversation where we go back and forth in each exchange with you guiding the process based on your history and experiences in the world and my developing knowledge and understanding. Strategy and Planning Instructions Copy the prompt below in its entirety. Paste it into Gemini. Place a brief description for the prompt you want to complete where it says [Insert Here]. Review the results and go back and forth with the chatbot regarding suggestions and/or clarifications. Repeat steps 1-4 with additional activities. Evaluating Counter Arguments to a Strategy You are a world-class strategist. Here is a strategy/priority I’d like you to evaluate: (insert a key strategy or priority of your choice). What are the counterarguments to this effort? Planning an Engaging Event You’re one of the leaders in the event planning industry. Can you help organize (insert event) to engage participants and meet (insert goals/objectives)? Developing a Health and Nutrition Initiative You’re an expert at developing health and nutrition programs. Help me design a health and nutrition initiative for (insert audience) to achieve (insert goal). Creating a Grant Writing or Fundraising Strategy You have deep experience in grant writing and fundraising initiatives. Please help me develop a grant or fundraising strategy for (insert program or department). Developing a Technology Plan You’re skilled at developing effective and impactful technology plans. Help me outline and develop a technology plan (insert audience) to achieve (insert goals and objectives). Custom GPTs Instructions You will need to be logged into the paid or free version of ChatGPT in order to use the following. Innovator (by Ethan Mollick) Helps generate compelling ideas for innovation, design, and entrepreneurship classes/settings. 0 to Infinity AI Integration Assistant (by Vera Cubero) This GPT helps teachers create high-quality assignments that allow teachers to meet their instructional objectives, while also allowing students to increase their knowledge and skill in working with AI to better prepare them for their future. Tutor Me (by Khan Academy) Your personal AI tutor by Khan Academy! I'm Khanmigo Lite - here to help you with math, science, and humanities questions. I won’t do your work for you, but I will help you learn how to solve them on your own. Can you tell me the problem or exercise you’d like to solve? Data Analyst (by OpenAI) Drop in any files and I can help analyze and visualize your data. Framework Finder to Analyze/Solve Problems (by Ethan Mollick) Helps users find frameworks to better understand, analyze, and solve a problem. Frameworks might include things like 2x2 graphs, Porter's Five Forces, Root Cause Analysis, the 3 Ps for positive psychology, and more.

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EdAdvance's Youth & Adult Developmental Services are dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities, ages 8 and up, using a person-centered, community based approach. These services help individuals to live, grow, and become more independent and productive members of their communities. Our programs support personal choice, collaboration, innovation, and respect. EdAdvance's Youth & Adult Developmental Services are dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities, ages 8 and up, using a person-centered, community-based approach. These services help individuals to live, grow, and become more independent and productive members of their communities. Our programs support personal choice, collaboration, innovation, and respect. Day Support Option (DSO) EdAdvance offers a Day Support Option (DSO) program weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. This program is community-based and focuses on age appropriate, person centered activities of interest for people with developmental disabilities in the northwest corner of Connecticut. DSO is designed to offer engaging, enriching, and fun things to do in Litchfield County—capitalizing on this beautiful New England setting. Employment Exploration Option (EEO) In addition to the traditional DSO option, the Employment Exploration Option (EEO) is available for individuals interested in starting a micro business or developing their job skills. In Home Supports Program Our In Home Supports Program provides services to people, ages 8 and up, in their homes, allowing them to maintain an independent living environment within their community. Services include, but are not limited to, advancing life and social skills, providing individualized extracurricular programming, as well as developing and implementing behavior plans. Comprised of two DDS-funded services, Behavioral Supports Program (BSP), serving ages 8-21; and Supported Living, serving ages 21 and up, In Home Supports aspires to provide a caring, supportive environment in which individuals thrive and families grow together. Individual Day Supports This program supports adults with developmental disabilities in the community to participate in local community events, volunteering or recreational activities. Behavioral Supports Program The Behavioral Supports Program (BSP) also integrates parent support and education. Staff and parents actively participate with their supported family member in community events, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities. Individualized Supported Employment Services Our supported employment services include skills development, needs assessment, résumé and interview support, job development and placement support, on-the-job training, and situational assessments. We assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining integrated employment in the community and provide job-coaching for ongoing training and support. For more info, contact: JodiLynn Nasinnyk Coordinator of Community Services 860-567-0863 x1184 Email

(Top) Family Programs Early Start CT Family Programs Parents as Teachers The goals of this federally funded evidence-based voluntary home visiting program for pregnant women and families in northwestern Connecticut are to: improve maternal and child health, prevent child abuse and neglect, encourage positive parenting, and promote child development and school readiness. Contact: Lisa Candels, Parents as Teachers Program Manager 860.733.3345 | Email Parents as Teachers Brochure Family Resource Centers School-based family support programs in Torrington and Plymouth, which work to integrate families into the elementary schools. Family Resource Centers services include: child care, preschool, playgroups for infants through 5 years, before and after school care for school age children, home visitation to families, parent support, adult education and family literacy, resource and referral, support for family child care providers, and positive youth development. Partnership Learning Academy Lori Borysewicz, Plymouth FRC Coordinator 860.516.7002 x1345 | Email Plymouth FRC Brochure Torrington Vogel-Wetmore School Deborah Bristol, Torrington FRC Coordinator 860.489.8552 | Email Torrington FRC Brochure Plymouth Family Resource Center Preschool NAEYC Accredited, high quality early childhood program for children ages 3 and 4 located at Plymouth School. Partnership Learning Academy Heather Stampp 860.516.7002 | Email Plymouth FRC Preschool Brochure McKinney-Vento Homeless Outreach Program Through a strong partnership with the Torrington Public School District, EdAdvance's grant funded Homeless Outreach Coordinator works directly with school social workers and community providers to support the unique and varied needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness so they come to school ready to learn. The program is designed to build on the normalcy and stability of the school environment in order to overcome barriers to educational engagement. In addition, the Homeless Outreach Coordinator partners with area school districts to ensure compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Contact: Michelle Anderson, Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs 860.567.0863 x1177 | Email