Schools & Community in Connecticut

Meet dedicated, innovative classroom leaders from more than 200 school districts.

Meet dedicated, innovative classroom leaders from more than 200 school districts.

Each school and district in Connecticut is unique. With urban settings serving thousands of students, surrounding suburban districts and rural districts with just a few schools, there’s a school just right for you.

Learn more about school districts in Connecticut below.

Featured Schools & Districts

These are our partner public school districts and Approved Private Special Education Providers (APSEPs).

Public Schools & Districts
Public schools and districts include different types of schools that serve pre-K-12 students.

These include school districts run by local boards of education, regional districts run by regional boards of education, Regional Education Service Center (RESCs), public charter schools, districts run by other state agencies (e.g. Department of Children and Families), incorporated or endowed academies, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
APSEPs
APSEPs are state-approved private special education programs in day and residential, hospital, rehabilitation and treatment centers that meet the standards established by the State Board of Education for educating students with disabilities.

APSEPs serve public school students with disabilities in cases where it is determined that is the most appropriate and least restrictive educational setting for them. For more information, see Approved Private Special Education Programs.

Paola

Papa

Ädelbrook's Learning Centers

Hear from Paola Papa about the comprehensive, individualized approach to student learning at Ädelbrook Learning Centers.

Maria

Tangredi

Ansonia Public Schools

Hear from Maria Tangredi about why the performing arts motivates her students.

Beth

Petr

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES)

Hear from Beth Petr about being a lifelong learner and inspiring this mindset in ACES students

Michael

Brosnan

Bridgeport Public Schools

Hear from Michael Brosnan about the inspiring students of Bridgeport Public Schools.

Monique

Frasier

Common Ground High School

Hear from Monique Frasier about the inclusive community at Common Ground High School.

Sal

Escobales

Consolidated School District of New Britain

Hear from Sal Escobales about why he chose to work at New Britain Public Schools.

Maureen

Zahara

Derby Public Schools

Hear from Maureen Zahara about the small community and "all in this together" attitude at Derby Public Schools.

Maureen

Nisch

Eagle Hill School - Greenwich

Hear from Maureen Nisch about the supportive culture and environment of Eagle Hill School.

Mary

Bieler

East Hartford Public Schools

Hear from Mary Bieler about community engagement at East Hartford Public Schools.

Tara

Vazquez

Farmington Public Schools

Hear from Tara Vazquez about the culture of innovation and respect at Farmington Public Schools.

Joshua

Hersh

Greenwich Education Group

Hear from Joshua Hersch about innovation and collaboration at Greenwich Education Group.

Michele

Giorlando DeRosa

Greenwich Public Schools

Hear from Michele Giorlando DeRosa about being an educator in the Greenwich school system.

Renita

Casey

Groton Public Schools

Hear from Renita Casey about the professional opportunities at Groton Public Schools.

Christine

Hartwich

High Road Schools of Connecticut

Hear from Christine Hartwich about individualizing instruction at High Road Schools of Connecticut.

Stefanie

Melanson

Intensive Education Academy

Hear from Stefanie Melanson about making special education students feel confident and strong at IEA.

Misty

Crowley

Killingly Public Schools

Hear from Misty Crowley about the relationships and collaborative culture that define Killingly Public Schools.

Baileys

Irizzary

Manchester Public Schools

Hear from Baileys Irizzary about teaching world language to foster multiculturalism in Manchester Public Schools.

Krista

Vermeal

Meriden Public Schools

Hear from Krista Vermeal about bringing passion into work every day at Meriden Public Schools.

Dwight

Sharpe

Middletown Public Schools

Hear from Dwight Sharpe about the leadership opportunities and focus on equity at Middletown Public Schools.

Lauren

Sepulveda

New Haven Public Schools

Hear from Lauren Sepulveda about empowering young minds at New Haven Public Schools.

Jennifer

Freese

Newington Public Schools

Hear from Jennifer Freese about the student-centered mission at Newington Public Schools.

Lauren

Danner

North Branford Public Schools

Hear from Lauren Danner about the scientific community of lifelong learners at North Branford Public Schools.

Jonathan

Lake

Norwalk Public Schools

Hear from Jonathan Lake about the opportunity for leadership opportunities, teacher collaboration and diversity at Norwalk.

Chelsie

Giegerich

Portland Public Schools

Hear from Chelsie Giegerich about the tight-knit, caring community at Portland Public Schools.

Megan

Konikowski

Solterra Academy

Hear from Megan Konikowski about the peers and administrators who make a stressful environment a place for work-family.

Jamie

Lang

South Windsor Public Schools

Hear from Jamie Lang about how South Windsor Public Schools encourages teachers to continuously provide authentic, relevant experiences in their classrooms.

Kari

Peschel-Luise

Southington Public Schools

Hear from Kari Peschel-Luise about the teaching family at Southington Public Schools.

Shalonda

Hill

Stratford Public Schools

Hear from Shalonda Hill about inspiring students' "aha moments" in Stratford Public Schools.

Elaine

Roper

The Bridge Academy

Hear from Elaine Roper about leading students to success at The Bridge Academy.

Megan

Kellogg

Thomaston Public Schools

Hear from Megan Kellogg about the focus on student achievement at Thomaston Public Schools.

Caitlyn

Adler

Thompson Public Schools

Hear from Caitlyn Adler about the close-knit community at Thompson Public Schools.

Cindy

Amoroso

Torrington Public Schools

Hear from Cindy Amoroso about using art to build a broader view of the world in Torrington Public Schools.

Alicia

McEvila

Vernon Public Schools

Hear from Alicia McEvila about the ample opportunities for professional development and growth at Vernon Public Schools.

Erin

Berthold

Wallingford Public Schools

Hear from Erin Berthold about community engagement at Wallingford Public Schools.

Lizbeth

Aulet

Windham Public Schools

Hear from Lizbeth Aulet about the inspiring students and employees at Windham Public Schools.

Additional Partner Schools & Districts

Avon Public Schools
Avon Public Schools enjoys a strong reputation for providing access and support to a high-quality educational experience for all students. Located less than ten miles from the state’s capital, Avon provides a safe, welcoming community that values education.
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Bethany Public School District
With strong community support and involvement, Bethany Public School District serves students from grades PK-12.
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Bolton Public Schools
Bolton Public Schools enjoys a small student-to-teacher ratio where faculty encourage students to discover their individual talents and interests.
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Capital Preparatory Schools
The Capital Preparatory Schools provides students in grades 6–12 with a year-round college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.
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Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
Capitol Region Education Council Schools works to ensure success for all students by eliminating opportunity gaps and empowering students to positively impact the world.
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Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire enjoys a well deserved reputation for excellence throughout all of our programs from early childhood to grade 12.
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Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S.)
Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S.) provides educational supports and services to school districts and communities in Fairfield County. We offer community-based education through our four school programs, educational and support training and other community and school-district related services.
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Coventry Public Schools
Coventry Public Schools is committed to ensuring that every student leaves our district college- and career-ready.
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Danbury Public Schools
Danbury provides a rich and rewarding educational experience for our community of diverse learners.
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Granby Public Schools
Granby is an outstanding rural school district with a talented staff, enthusiastic student body and a supportive community.
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Griswold Public Schools
Griswold Public Schools offer a vigorous academic climate and high expectations for all students. Over 70 percent of graduating seniors continue their education after high school.
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Hartford Public Schools
Hartford Public Schools is a diverse community of educators and over 20,000 students.
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Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
The Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is a remarkable middle school that values project-based learning.
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IPPI Learning Academy
With locations in Naugatuck, Stratford and Stamford (opening January 2020), IPPI Learning Academy is a state approved Special Education school that follows the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis and supports students through academics, social skill instruction and related services using these methods.
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Lisbon School District
Encompassing grades PK-8, Lisbon Central School nurtures learning by creating a warm and accepting environment for students.
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Naugatuck Public Schools
At Naugatuck Public Schools, we educate ALL students for tomorrow's future.
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New London Public Schools
New London Public Schools is a unique Magnet district.
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Plainville Community Schools
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Pomperaug Regional School District 15
The mission of Region 15, a collaborative community committed to excellence, is to educate every student to be productive, ethical and engaged in a global society through proven and innovative learning experiences supported by its strong community whose decision-making is based on the best interest of all students.
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Simsbury Public Schools
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Trumbull Public Schools
The Trumbull Public School System, in partnership with the community, strives to meet the educational needs of all students.
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Waterford Public Schools
Located in southeastern Connecticut, the Waterford Public School District serves approximately 2,600 students in grades PK-12.
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West Haven Public Schools
At West Haven, the heart of every core curriculum is the expectation that all students can learn.
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Windsor Public Schools
The mission of Windsor Public Schools is to develop the genius in every child and to create lifelong learners. Students in Windsor Public Schools have a wide range of educational opportunities, from award-winning music and art programs to career pathways.
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Woodbridge School District
Woodbridge School District is a high-performing K-6 district with one large elementary school of 850 students and 75 certified professional educators.
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