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Welcome to ChatEDU, your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the intersection of AI and K-12 education! Hosted by Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance, and Dr. Elizabeth Radday, Director of Research & Innovation, this podcast explores the dynamic landscape of education technology. ChatEDU Welcome to ChatEDU, your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the intersection of AI and K-12 education! Hosted by Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance, and Dr. Elizabeth Radday, Director of Research and Innovation, this podcast explores the dynamic landscape of education technology. Join us on this journey as we navigate the evolving role of AI in K-12 education at EdAdvance in Litchfield, Connecticut. From in-depth conversations with experts to exploring the practical implications of AI tools in classrooms, ChatEDU is your gateway to staying informed about the latest developments in educational technology. Whether you're an educator, parent, or technology enthusiast, our discussions aim to provide valuable insights into the impact of AI on the learning experience. Listen now and stay tuned for engaging episodes that unravel the potential of AI in shaping the future of education. For more info, contact: Matt Mervis Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance 860-567-0863 x1129 Email Contact ChatEDU First name Last name Email Phone Town Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting!

ACCESS Middle & High School BEAM Elementary School Partnership Learning Academy Steps Middle & High School Mission Aligned with EdAdvance RESC’s mission to support the success of school districts and communities, our schools offer high-quality, cost-effective, specialized alternatives for districts seeking an outplacement or diagnostic setting. We provide students with flexible, customized academic experiences, along with the intensive clinical intervention and support they need to build the readiness and resiliency skills required to navigate mainstream life. In pursuing this Mission: We believe that our schools’ diverse professional staff and commitment to extensive training enable us to offer academic and clinical programming for an equally diverse student population. We believe that our schools’ purposefully compact designs reduce the environmental distractions and create intimate spaces for students to receive individualized attention, establish healthy relationships and practice skills necessary for learning and personal development. We believe that our schools create opportunities for our students to experience success and utmost independence, which builds their confidence and drives them to achieve more, ultimately shaping a positive trajectory for their future and cultivating a sense of purpose. We believe that our schools’ regular interactions and communication with our students’ families, community providers, and the sending school district help to shape a path for long-term success and overall stability for each of our placements. Services are provided to students in three locations in Litchfield and Fairfield counties: ACCESS Middle & High School and BEAM (Building Excellence and Motivation) Elementary School in Danbury, Partnership Learning Academy (PLA) in Plymouth, and Steps Middle & High School in Torrington. For more info, contact: Annette Miserez-Dillon Director of Special Education Programs & Services 860-567-0863 x1040 Email EdAdvance School Climate and Restorative Practices Policy Challenging Behavior (Bullying) Reporting

Career & Advancement EdAdvance Adult & Continuing Education is an Eligible Training Provider in CTHires. Contact the American Job Center at (860) 496-3500 to see if you qualify for free or discounted training through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Participants aiming to become Certified Food Protection Managers for schools, businesses, or restaurants can take the online examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association. Register early to allow several weeks for independent study before the in-person review session and exam. Upon receipt of their paid registration, students are provided with the official ServSafe® Food Manager book. The in-person review session with a certified ServSafe® instructor/exam proctor is 8 hours and offered at EdAdvance in Litchfield at 355 Goshen Road. Tuition support may be available through your employer or the American Job Center. Call (860) 496-3500 to inquire about “WIOA funding.” Ed2go Online Learning Ed2Go is an established and recognized online learning platform. Fundamentals Courses can help you to gain new personal and professional skills in many areas such as Arts & Design, Business, Computer Applications, Health & Fitness, Hospitality, Legal, Test Prep, Writing, and much more! Click here for a complete listing of their Fundamentals Courses. Advanced Career Training Courses can provide you with in-depth, expert-developed career training and certification programs. Click here for a complete listing of their Advanced Career Training Courses. For more info, contact: Ray Byron Director of Adult Education 860-567-0863 x1186 Email

< Back Digitial Council April 21, 2026 EdAdvance 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT, USA 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM Free Register Join us at Digital Council to discuss all topics related to teaching, learning and technology.

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 .

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

EdAdvance Positions Member District Positions Please click on links to member districts listed below to view current position openings. Barkhamsted Bethlehem Bridgewater Canaan Colebrook Cornwall Explorations Charter School Goshen Kent Morris New Hartford Newtown Norfolk North Canaan Plymouth Region 1 Region 12 Region 14 Region 20 Region 7 Roxbury Salisbury Sharon Sherman Thomaston Torrington Warren Washington Winchester Woodbury

(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

< Back Multilingual Learner Council (Spring) April 22, 2026 Virtual 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Free Register Join us as we share best practices for English Learners, learn about important updates/changes to EL identification and support, network and collaborate with other districts about universal challenges/successes with English Learners, and interact with CSDE representative, Megan Alubicki Flick. Audience: district leaders, team leaders/department heads, and content-area teachers. Zoom link will be shared with registered participants 48 hours before the meeting.

The EdAdvance Professional Learning Team is comprised of professional development specialists who partner with educators to foster and support instructional practices that lead to the continuous improvement of student learning. Professional Learning The EdAdvance Professional Learning Team is comprised of professional development specialists who partner with educators to foster and support instructional practices that lead to the continuous improvement of student learning. As our districts seek to prepare students for a digital world, master content standards, transition to student-centered learning environments, and employ more sophisticated data-based instructional decision-making, the professional development staff at EdAdvance is ready to guide and support districts' professional learning efforts. Our offerings focus on the high-leverage topics most often requested by our constituents. If you don’t find what you are looking for, remember, we can customize any session to fit the unique needs of a customer. Finally, if we do not have the capacity to help you ourselves, we always have the capacity to find you someone who can. Beginning Teacher Support (including TEAM ROP and TEAM) Professional learning opportunities related to the successful induction of beginning teachers. Leadership Development Professional learning opportunities related to teacher evaluation and support of administrators, district leaders and boards of education. Councils & Networks Professional learning and networking opportunities for content or role alike groups. Teaching and Learning Professional learning opportunities related to effective instruction and student learning, as well as opportunities to build capacity to design, construct and deliver quality curriculum and assessment resources in all content areas. English Learners Professional learning and service delivery opportunities to support English Learners. Special and Unique Services Professional service delivery opportunities related to software and instructional tools, K-12 programs, etc. Social and Emotional Learning/School Climate Professional learning and service delivery opportunities related to social-emotional learning and supporting positive school climate. Early Childhood and Family Programs Professional learning opportunities designed to support districts on various early childhood and family-based topics. For more info, contact: Lisa A. Bowden Assistant Executive Director 860-567-0863 x1117 Email View Upcoming Events

Member District Positions Join the EdAdvance Team Information about Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be viewed here . The Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation in the Workplace poster can be viewed here . Having trouble viewing open positions? Click here.

Birth to Three delivers early intervention services and full developmental evaluations to infants and toddlers (0 to 3 years old) with developmental delays. The program’s goal is to support parents as their children grow and develop. Birth to Three Providing early intervention services and full developmental evaluations to infants and toddlers (0-3 years old). EdAdvance Birth to Three delivers early intervention services and full developmental evaluations to infants and toddlers (0 to 3 years old) with developmental delays. The program’s goal is to support parents as their children grow and develop. Birth to Three works closely with families and school districts to ensure a smooth transition to pre-kindergarten services at age 3. Birth to Three is based on an integrated developmental model which places children in the context of their families and surrounding environment EdAdvance Birth to Three is a comprehensive, early intervention program. We provide full developmental evaluations and early intervention services to children who experience significant developmental delays and provides support to their parents as their children grow and develop. Individualized services are directed at sharing strategies with families, which enhance their child’s development, and are incorporated into their child’s natural daily routines and activities. Intervention services are provided in the child’s most natural environment. We provide autism evaluations and early intervention services to children who are diagnosed with autism. The full autism assessment may consist of a variety of tools. Some of these may include: The ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) The Sensory Profile The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition Birth To Three Staff Our staff is comprised of qualified professionals who are licensed, certified, and/or trained in various specialties. These specialities include: early childhood and special education; speech, physical, and occupational therapies; clinical psychology; social work; and behavior analysis. Service Area Barkhamsted, Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Burlington, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Fairfield, New Hartford, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Southbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Winchester, and Woodbury. Program Eligibility All children under the age of three who live in the state of Connecticut can receive a free developmental evaluation to determine program eligibility. For more information, call the Child Development INFOLINE at 1-800-505-700 0 (TDD accessible). For more information on the Birth to Three program in Connecticut, visit www.birth23.org . For more info, contact: Bruni Edwards Director of Birth to Three 860-567-0863 x1170 Email