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Marketing & Communications EdAdvance is pleased to announce the availability of innovative multi-media marketing & communication (MarCom) services to develop and enhance your district’s brand visibility and the impact of print and web assets for all of your constituent groups - employees, students, parents, and community partners. Offered by yearly subscription, two tiers of professional services are available: Tier 1 Services (Basic) MarCom web and print asset technical review and consultation (once per year) Evaluation of current brand consistency and strength across web, print, and social media Graphic design and content development for 4 key assets per year (web or print), including newsletters, fact sheets, and brochures Social media content production and management for consistent messaging across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), 2 postings per month throughout school year Production and dissemination to local/regional media of 4 press releases per year Special event communications development and placement for 1 event per year, including digital photography coverage Tier 2 Services (Enhanced) Includes all of the Tier 1 evaluation services in addition to twice the amount of content production and management. Web and print asset technical review and consultation twice per year Graphic design and content development of 8 key assets per year Content production and management of 4 social media postings per month Production and disemmentation of 8 press releases per school year Special event communications development, placement, and photography coverage for 2 events per year Á La Carte Subscription Service Enhancements Development and staff training on a district-wide Style Guide to harmonize branding across all print and online communications Provision of workshops for district and school administrators, staff, and Board members Production of Digital Videos including scripting, filming, editing, and linkage to relevant media outlets Our professional marketing and communications team has extensive experience in media relations, copywriting, web development, graphic design, and strategic-messaging across print and digital media. We look forward to speaking with you about how we can best support and promote your district. For more info, contact: Tracey Lay Chief Talent & Development Officer 860-567-0863 x1143 Email

State Department of Education Health Services Survey SDE Health Questionnaire The Center for Program Research & Evaluation (CPRE) @ EdAdvance was created in 2008 to provide exceptional assessment, research, and evaluation services for educational, health, and human services agencies and non-profit organizations. Reports Health Services Survey Final Reports Health Services Survey Final Report-2018/2019 Health Services Survey Final Report-2017/2018 Health Services Survey Final Report-2016/2017 Health Services Survey Final Report-2015/2016 Health Services Survey Final Report-2014/2015 Health Services Survey Final Report-2013/2014 Health Services Survey Final Report-2012/2013 Health Services Survey Final Report-2011/2012 Health Services Survey Final Report-2010/2011 Health Services Survey Final Report-2009/2010 Health Services Survey Final Report-2008/2009 Health Services Survey Final Report-2007/2008 Health Services Survey Final Report-2006/2007 Health Services Survey Final Report-2005/2006 Health Services Survey Final Report-2004/2005 Health Services Survey Final Report-2003/2004 Health Services Survey Yearly Summary Reports Health Services Survey Twelve Year Summary Report-2004-2015 Health Services Survey Eleven Year Summary Report-2004-2014 Health Services Survey Ten Year Summary Report-2004-2013 Health Services Survey Nine Year Summary Report-2004-2012 Health Services Survey Eight Year Summary Report-2004-2011 Health Services Survey Seven Year Summary Report-2004-2010 Health Services Survey Six Year Summary Report-2004-2009 Health Services Survey Five Year Summary Report-2004-2008 Health Services Survey Four Year Summary Report-2004-2007 Letter of Introduction Nursing Supervisors Data Collection Instructions Instructions for Data Entry: Nursing Supervisors Forms School Level Data Collection Form School Codes School and Code Information DRG Code Information For more info, contact: Kevin Glass, Ph.D Director of Center for Program Research & Evaluation 860-567-0863 x1194 Email

Adult Education CDP/GED/ABE Course Evaluation Enrichment Course Evaluation Enrichment Course Proposal Enrichment Registration Form Enrichment Timesheet ESL Course Evaluation Lesson Plan Annotated Lesson Plan Template Photograph Release Form Plagiarism Infraction Policy Student Conduct Policy Student Information Form Student Achievement Citizenship & IELCE Student Achievement CDP Student Achievement ESL Student Achievement Pre-GED, GED Student Achievement NEDP

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.

EdAdvance's free, downloadable resources and print publications avaialble to the public. Publications, Media & Other Resources EdAdvance Annual Report 2024-2025 Member District Calendar 2025-2026 NW CT HEC Priority Aims Assessment Data Scan & Community Engagement Activities Report Community Health Needs Assessment 2015 Update for NWCT Litchfield County 2012 Community Health Needs Assessment Adult & Continuing Education Adult & Continuing Education Catalog On-Demand Staff Training School Readiness Kindergarten: Helping Your Child Make the Move This guide is intended to provide basic information and practical suggestions for parents/guardians as they help their children "make the move." Both the English and Spanish versions of the guide have been revised to meet the State Department of Education’s new requirements. To order, contact Carol Montory at 860-567-0863 x1114. Digital Tools for Learning EdAdvance is pleased to offer LiveBook© , a market-leading, interactive student data aggregation tool that allows school districts to use real-time student data, i.e., grades, attendance, achievement, special needs, and/or discipline records, to assist them in identifying at-risk students and providing personalized learning supports to all students. Designed for educators by educators, Livebook© allows district administrators and teachers to organize and visualize data, analyze performance, link disparate data, explore comparative analytics, and display all of the data they need to make productive continuous improvement decisions and to understand how their actions impact student performance. With a scaled pricing option, LiveBook© is the best data aggregator value on the market and has been implemented in districts as diverse as Norwalk and New Hartford. To learn more, contact Jonathan Costa, Assistant Executive Director, at 860.567.0863 or email Jonathan

< 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.

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). Our mission as the RESC in western Connecticut is to promote the success of school districts and their communities. Collaboratively with them, we provide educational and related services. A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. Mission Promoting the success of school districts and their communities. We actively listen to, engage with, and learn from our colleagues within the agency and our constituents across the region and state. This fosters and strengthens partnerships, leading to true understanding of our region. Connection What it looks like... Being part of something bigger than yourself. Commitment and focus on the agency’s mission. Treating others the way you would like to be, or expect to be, treated. Always having each other’s back. Working with a sense of pride and belonging. A collaborative environment built on trust and the pursuit of a common good and goal. A willingness to communicate, collaborate, and interact in a positive and culturally responsive manner. Retaining qualified and committed talent. We strive to achieve “Systemness”, where everyone embraces and is committed to the success of our agency as a whole. This internal climate of cooperation is evident to our school district and community partners. Culture What it looks like... Building quality relationships both internally and externally. Engaging with, listening to, and learning from colleagues and constituents. Exploring and encouraging partnerships inside and outside the agency. Meetings with a purpose, agenda, outcomes, and effective facilitation. Consistent and transparent outreach to both employees and customers. Regular and meaningful in-person contact. Ensuring that communication in all its forms is a reciprocal, engaging process. We focus on “Culture” and “Connection” to increase our capacity to provide flexible solutions, services, and supports tailored to the unique needs of the school districts and communities we serve and at the level of excellence they expect. Customization What it looks like... Always finding a way to get to “yes” by never starting with “no.” Reaching across the agency to gather the necessary resources to meet customer needs and expectations. Attracting and hiring qualified and committed talent at all levels. Listening to the needs of stakeholders and colleagues, and responding directly to them. Providing a range of options and solutions. Remembering being right is NOT a strategy. Understanding that meeting customer needs is synonymous with agency, program, and individual success. Redefining what a RESC can be.

Head Start provides an array of comprehensive, quality services, including health, nutrition, parent support, education, and mental health, to children ages three to five and their families. The program’s vision is “each child and family leaves Head Start healthy, eager to learn, and ready for success.” Head Start Head Start provides an array of comprehensive, quality services, including health, nutrition, parent support, education, and mental health, to children ages three to five and their families. The program’s 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. The Early Head Start program provides services to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women in Torrington and Winsted through home visiting and socialization. Program Information Información del programa en Español EdAdvance’s Head Start programs specialize in the comprehensive integration of early childhood education and school readiness programming. Our Prenatal to Three program, Early Head Start, provides home-based services for expectant families and families with children ages birth to three. Services include weekly home visits as well as playgroups serving New Milford, Torrington, Winsted, and the surrounding Litchfield County families. Our Three to Five program provides early childhood and school readiness programming for children, ages 3-5, and their families at our sites in Torrington, New Milford, and Winsted. We are dedicated to working in partnership with families and communities to enhance children’s social competence, to provide families with opportunities to grow and develop, and to prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills and knowledge necessary for success. Services Head Start programs support children’s growth from birth to age 5 through a variety of services, including early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Our programs help children get ready to succeed in school and in life through learning experiences tailored to their current needs and abilities. These programs may be provided in different settings according to your needs, including family child care locations, or your own home. All Head Start programs serve families from diverse cultural backgrounds and who speak different languages. Early Learning and Development We build strong relationships as the foundation of early learning. We support learning through play, creative expression, and guided activities. We support children’s social and emotional development. We promote early math and science concepts in children’s home languages and in English. We promote language and literacy development in children’s home languages and in English. Health and Wellness We promote physical development, both indoors and outdoors. We serve breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks. We provide medical, dental, hearing, vision, and behavioral screening. Family Partnership and Well-being We provide parent and family services. We help families find assistance in challenging times. We help families identify and reach their goals, including goals related to housing, employment, education, and parenting. We invite parents to share information and insights about their child. We invite parents to offer ways to improve children and families’ experience in the program. Disability Services We build on children’s strengths. We individualize experiences to meet the needs of each child. We collaborate with parents and community agencies when further assessment is needed. Mental Health Services We help families understand and support their child’s needs. We can assist with mental health services for children and families, if needed For more info, contact: Carmella Galipault Director of Head Start & Early Head Start 860-567-0863 x1213 Email Head Start 2025 Annual Report Resource Guide Guía de Recursos Program Locations & Contact Information Early Head Start Torrington Winsted Early Childhood Learning Center, 119 Grove Street, Torrington, CT 06790 Larissa Vigeant 860-482-5286 x1228 Kristina Tucker 860-482-5286 x1229 Pearson School 2 Wetmore Avenue, Winsted, CT 06098 Jayme Bonsignore 860-630-0073 Head Start New Milford Torrington Winsted Early Childhood Learning Center, 119 Grove Street, Torrington, CT 06790 The Torrington site houses six Head Start-funded classrooms with full- and half-day options. School Readiness is also available. Keicha Vargas 860-482-5286 x1219 Sarah Moore 860-482-5286 x1210 Vanessa Rodriguez 860-482-5286 x1215 Pam Vellucci 860-482-5286 x1216 Jessica Allen 860-482-5286 Pearson School 2 Wetmore Avenue, Winsted, CT 06098 The Winsted site houses a Head Start-funded school-day classroom, Early Head Start Program, and a School Readiness classroom. Kathryn Vidal 860-626-3296 Hill & Plain 60 Old Town Park Road, New Milford, CT 06776 The Hill & Plain site houses a Head Start-funded half-day classroom. Jessica Allen 860-304-4648 Register To register for Head Start or Early Head Start, please contact Rebecca Litz, Family Services Manager at 860.482.5286 x1180 or fill out the form below. Contact Head Start First name Last name Town Email Phone Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting!

EdAdvance offers a variety of consultation and planning options in partnership with member districts and schools to foster and support the continuous improvement of student learning. Consultation & Planning We offer a variety of consultation and planning options in partnership with member districts and schools to foster and support the continuous improvement of student learning. As our districts seek to meet Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, transition to digital learning environments, and employ more sophisticated data-based instructional decision-making, the professional development staff at EdAdvance is poised to support all manner of systemic school improvement efforts. Our staff is always responsive to changing markets and needs and we stand ready, as conditions and requirements change, to facilitate discussions and planning to make new cost-effective regional student services available to all of our member districts. 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. Services Professional Development, Consultation, and Training are provided in: 21st Century Skills Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation Assisting English Learners Before and After School Services Bring Your Own Device Cross-Content Integration Cultural Competence Capacity Curriculum Development, Revision, and Standards Alignment Data Tools & Analysis Data-Driven Decision Making / Data Teams Development of Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Digital Tools for Learning Early & Secondary Literacy Effective Teaching Strategies Embedded Task Training Examining Student Work Group Facilitation Holistic Accountability Inquiry Based Instruction Instructional Coaching Leadership Training Making Standards Work Numeracy One-to-one device models Online Learning / Odysseyware® Open Source Technology Personalized Learning Problem Solving Readers/Writers Workshop Reading & Writing Across the Disciplines School Improvement Strategic and Coherence Planning/Portrait of a Graduate Development Systems Organization Technology Integration For more info, contact: Lisa A. Bowden Assistant Executive Director 860-567-0863 x1117 Email

< Back Talk Tuesday: Community of Practice May 5, 2026 Zoom 10:00 AM — 11:00 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!

EdAvance's Service are includes 29 of Connecticut's public school districts and 32 communities throughout western Connecticut including: Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Kent, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, The Gilbert School, Thomaston, Torrington, Watertown, Winchester, Region 1, Region 6, Region 7, Region 12, and Region 14. Member Districts District Links Region Links Barkhamsted Bethel Brookfield Canaan Colebrook Cornwall Danbury Hartland Kent Litchfield New Fairfield New Hartford New Milford Newtown Norfolk North Canaan Plymouth Salisbury Sharon Sherman The Gilbert School Thomaston Torrington Watertown Winchester Region 1 Canaan Cornwall Kent North Canaan Salisbury Sharon Region 7 Barkhamsted Colebrook New Hartford Norfolk Region 12 Bridgewater Roxbury Washington Region 14 Bethlehem Woodbury Region 15 Middlebury Southbury Region 20 Goshen Morris Warren Litchfield

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