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COOPERAT I V EEDUCATIONALS E R V I C E S

MEMBER DISTRICT CALENDAR

NEW CANAAN

RIDGEFIELD

WILTON

DARIENGREENWICH

STAMFORD NORWALK

WESTPORT

WESTON

EASTON/REGION 9

FAIRFIELDBRIDGEPORT

STRATFORD

SHELTON

MONROE

TRUMBULLC.E.S.

The mission of Cooperative Educational Services is to identify and provide quality educational opportunities for educators, students, families, and communities in coastal Fairfi eld County, Connecticut.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES40 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull

203.365.8800

REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS23 Oakview Drive, Trumbull

203.365.8857

SCHOOL READINESS40 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull

203.365.8997

SIX TO SIX MAGNET SCHOOL 601 Pearl Harbor Street, Bridgeport

203.365.8200

SPECIAL EDUCATION25 Oakview & 30 Lindeman, Trumbull

203.365.8800

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSUNDAY

JULY 2012JULY 2012

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Technology PDGoogle Docs & Forms

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDPowerPoint to Prezi

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDiPad. Apps & Classroom

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PD2010 Word & Excel

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDSMART Board Tools

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDFlipping the Classroom

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDSMART Board Clickers

8:45a-1p $89

Administrator PDiPad Tricks & Tips (1)

8:45a-1p $150

Administrator PDiPad Tricks & Tips (2)

8:45a-1p

Independence Day

ALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

Curriculum PDCCSS Project Learning

8:45a-1p $89

Curriculum PDSMART Board Literacy

8:45a-1p $89

Curriculum PDDifferentiated Instruction

8:45a-1p $89

Curriculum PDDr. Nancy Boyle - CCSS

8:45a-1p $89

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES focuses on services that assist educators in

the C.E.S. catchment area to implement best practices to meet the needs of all learners.

THE FUTURE OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING is highly dependent on the ability to connect technology with lifelong learning in the 21st

Century, and professional learning signifi cantly affects successful teaching

and school leadership.

P D S C o u n c i l s :ADOLESCENT LITERACY

CURRICULUM

LANGUAGE ARTS

MATH

MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t O f f e r i n g s :CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY

CALI • TEAM • SRBI • PBIS • SCHOOL CLIMATE

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE • EARLY CHILDHOOD

ACADEMY FOR TEACHER LEADERSHIP • CCSS ASSESSMENTS

ADMINISTRATOR ASPIRANT PROGRAM

Call 203.365.8847 for a highly customized professional development plan to meet the needs of your school or district.

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AUGUST 2012AUGUST 2012

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Technology PDGoogle Docs & Forms

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDiPad. Apps & Classroom

8:45a-1p $89

Technology PDSMART Board Camera

8:45a-1p $89

Administrator PDiPads for Admins (1)

8:45a-1p $150

PD Day

Curriculum PDCCSS Online Resources

8:45a-11:45a $451p-4p $45

Curriculum PDCCSS - Math Grades 3-5

8:45a-1p $89

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Administrator PDiPads for Admins (2)

8:45a-1p

Curriculum PDCCSS - Math Grades 6-8

8:45a-1p $89

PD Day PD Day Bridgeport, C.E.S.,Darien, Monroe,

Stamford,Trumbull, Westport

C.E.S., Darien, Monroe,Stamford, Trumbull,

Westport, Wilton

Students First DayC.E.S., Darien,

Monroe,Ridgefi eld, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, Wilton

PD DayBridgeport, Easton,

New Canaan

Bridgeport, C.E.S., Monroe, New Canaan,

Stamford,Trumbull, Westport

Students First Day

PD Day

Bridgeport, Greenwich,New Canaan, Stamford

Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfi eld, Norwalk, Region 9, Stratford

Students First DayBridgeport (gr. 10-12),

Easton, Norwalk,Region 9, Ridgefi eld

Students First DayFairfi eld,

Ridgefi eld (gr.10-12), Stratford

PD DayShelton, Stratford

PD DayShelton

C . E . S . S C H O O L R E A D I N E S S

The C. E. S. SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM is a NAEYC accredited, comprehensive, high

quality early childhood program for three and four-year-olds who reside in Bridgeport,

Connecticut. Students are required to attend the program for a minimum of six hours per

day, 50 weeks per year.

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3Labor DayALL DISTRICTS CLOSED


SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012

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Rosh Hashanah

ALL DISTRICTS CLOSED EXCEPT SHELTON

Yom KippurALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

EXCEPT SHELTON

No SchoolStamford

T h e 5 t h A n n u a l C . E . S . 5 KR a c e a n d H e a l t h W a l k

October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m.Seaside Park in Bridgeport!

The USATF certifi ed course is timed byHI-TEK Racing, Connecticut’s

premier race timing company.

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to the top three male and female fi nishers --

BY AGE GROUP!

The 5K Race benefi ts projects and programs at C.E.S. School Readiness,

the Regional Center for the Arts, Six to Six Magnet School and

C.E.S. Special Education.

W W W . C E S . K 1 2 . C T . U S / 5 K

8Columbus DayALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

EXCEPT DARIEN, FAIRFIELD, WESTON


OCTOBER 2012OCTOBER 2012

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C.E.S.5th Annual5K Race

PD DayDarien, Weston

PD DayEaston

PD 1/2 DayFairfi eld (Elementary)

PD 1/2 DayShelton

No School - PD DayWilton

T r a n s p o r t a t i o n S e r v i c e sC.E.S. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES provides safe, reliable, and cost

effective transportation to students in Fairfi eld and New Haven Counties.

A fl eet of passenger and wheelchair lift-equipped vans allow fl exibility to use

the appropriate vehicles fi tting the needs of students being

transported.

Each year, C.E.S. vehicles travel more than 650,000 miles to provide transportation to and from school

on a daily basis, as well as fi eld trips and other school activities.

Call 203.365.8892 for more information.

F i n g e r p r i n t i n g S e r v i c e s C.E.S. offers FINGERPRINTING for the general public and

university students on Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. The cost for fi ngerprinting services is $55. Two valid forms of

identifi cation including one photo identifi cation is also required. To schedule an appointment, visit: www.ces.k12.ct.us/fi ngerprint

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W W W . C E S . K 1 2 . C T . U S / F I N G E R P R I N TC o m m u n i c a t i o n s S e r v i c e sC.E.S. COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

provides Public Information, Print Publications, Event Planning, Web

Design, Media Coaching, and Marketing and Recruitment Services

at an affordable, cost-effective rate to member schools and districts.

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• Training staff to be effective communicators.

• Increasing communication with

newsletters and print materials.

• Building credibility and developing community support through communication initiatives.

• Implementing a marketing campaign to recruit students.

• Choosing the best methods to

target specifi c audiences.

• Working with the media to ensure positive consistent news coverage.

• Social Media communications management and training.


NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012

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Election DayPD Day

ALL DISTRICTS EXCEPTEASTON, REGION 9

Veterans’ DayNo School

Bridgeport, C.E.S., Fairfi eld, Monroe,

Ridgefi eld, Stamford

Thanksgiving RecessALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

PD DayGreenwich

No SchoolMonroe, Weston

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C r e a t i n g P o s i t i v e S c h o o l C l i m a t e sTHE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATESEducational research spanning the last 20 years highlights the importance of school climate and

the effect on individual student experience. Positive school climate is directly related to increased

student achievement, better social and emotional well-being, lower rates of challenging behaviors, lower

drop outrates, fewer instances of absenteeism, and risk prevention in students.

CREATE RESPECTFUL SCHOOL CLIMATESC.E.S. assists schools and districts with creating a positive school climate by

providing customized services for planning and implementation in addition to the following

professional development opportunities:

• Investigation Training• Updates to State Legislation Seminars

• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports• Cyberbullying Workshops

• Training for Paraprofessionals• Training for Noncertifi ed School Staff

• Youth Suicide Prevention• Training for Parents


DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012

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23 24 25christmas

Hanukkah Begins

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PD 1/2 DayWeston

Winter Recess: December 24 - January 1, 2013ALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

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S I X T O S I X I N T E R D I S T R I C T M A G N E T S C H O O L

Six to Six is a mathematics, science and technology focused responsive classroom

magnet school with student-centered instruction in a supportive environment.

Six to Six offers before and afterschool programs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Mission of Six to Six is to foster educational excellence and lifelong learning in an atmosphere

that honors each child’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs within a diverse school community based on mutual respect

and a sense of social conscience.


JANUARY 2013JANUARY 2013

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New Year’s Day


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Martin LutherKing Jr. DayALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

PD DayEaston,

Westport

PD DayRegion 9

PD 1/2 DayStamford

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E D U C AT I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P T R A I N I N GC.E.S. offers a variety of leadership training experiences to Connecticut educators to foster better leadership, ranging

from teachers to superintendents.

THE LEADERSHIP INSITUTE AT C.E.S. offers the following programs and trainings for educators:

Administrator Aspirant Program, Academy for TeacherLeadership, New Administrator Induction Program,

Supervision Workshops for Administrators, Board Forums, Councils, and the Distinguished Lecture Series.

The Institute also invites national presenters on a regular basis.

092 INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMThrough collaboration with Southern Connecticut State

University, Fairfi eld County teachers can complete the 092 Certifi cation program by meeting once a week over the

course of two years, on SCSU’s campus, and at a designated Fairfi eld County location.

093 SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMThrough collaboration with Southern Connecticut StateUniversity, Fairfi eld County administrators can complete

the 093 Superintendent Certifi cation program by meeting once a week over the course of two years, on SCSU’s

campus, and at a designated Fairfi eld County location.

CULTIVATING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPThis annual leadership training program provides qualifi ed educational leaders with the opportunity to explore and

consider becoming a superintendent. The program includes an optional shadowing and/or mentoring opportunity.

E X E C U T I V E S E A R C H S E RV I C E SSelecting a new superintendent is one of the most important responsibilities a Board of Education undertakes. C.E.S. offers a comprehensive approach to the executive search process for Connecticut’s Boards of Education. The executive search team, made up of education professionals with more than 40

years of combined superintendent experience, combines focus group and online survey responses in the research

phase to defi ne attributes of a successful superintendent. The team reaches out to their extensive network of educators to announce the vacancy, as well as recruit professional and

qualifi ed candidates. The team provides interview coaching and support to the Board during the selection process, and continues to provide additional support through transition of

new leadership in the district. All C.E.S. searches areconfi dential and ethical. Recent clients include Avon, Fishers Island, Killingly, LEARN, Madison, Middletown,

Newington, North Haven, Plainfi eld, Region 18 (Lyme-Old Lyme), Salem, Suffi eld,

Waterbury, and Weston public school districts.

From L to R: C.E.S. Executive Search Consultants James Ritchie, Tom Jokubaitis and Kaye Griffi n


FEBRUARY 2013FEBRUARY 2013

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Presidents’ Day


PD DayC.E.S.

PD DayFairfi eld, New Canaan,

Stamford, Weston

PD 1/2 DayFairfi eld

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Winter Recess

Winter Recess Greenwich

No SchoolMonroe, Norwalk,

Shelton

No SchoolNorwalk

PD DayRidgefi eld, Weston

Bridgeport, C.E.S., Darien, Easton, New Canaan, Region 9, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport, Wilton

PD DayWestport

PD DayWilton

R e g i o n a l A s s i s t i v e Te c h n o l o g y C e n t e r The REGIONAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER

provides assistive technology services for special needs students, and makes available evaluation,

consultation and technical assistance services to assist school districts in determining the technology

needs of disabled students on an individual basis.

A u d i o l o g i c a l S e r v i c e s C.E.S. AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES provide audiological

evaluations for students in preschool through highschool. Monthly audiological consultations for hearing impaired students including tympanometry, hearing

aid and FM checks are also available. Staff also conduct central auditory processing evaluations

for children eight years of age and older.

C . E . S . B e h a v i o r a l P s y c h o l o g y S e r v i c e s C.E.S. BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

offer schools and districts assessment, consultation and training services in applied behavioral analysis.

S p e c i a l E d u c a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n tSPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

services are available to member schools and districts in need of inservice trainings and workshops on special

education topics including physical management training, training for transition coordinators, specialists and teachers, and training for speech pathologists.

S P E C I A L E D U C AT I O N R E L AT E D S E RV I C E S

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MARCH 2013MARCH 2013

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PD DayBridgeport

PD DayC.E.S.,

Norwalk

31 29 30Good FridayALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

PD 1/2 DayShelton

PD 1/2 DayStamford,Weston

T h e r a p e u t i c D ay P r o g r a mThe C.E.S. THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM (TDP) is a regional

special education program for students in grades K-12 who present with a variety of signifi cant behavioral and emotional disabilities. TDP offers a comprehensive

treatment approach that includes educational, psychological, psychiatric, and parent counseling/support

services aimed at improving the student’s overall functioning. TDP uses a highly structured learning

environment, low student-to-staff ratios and intensive school-based therapeutic services to effectively build and develop each student’s academic, behavioral,

emotional and social functioning.

B e g i n n i n g sBEGINNINGS is a Birth to Three program that provides early

intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with disabilities. Multidisciplinary staff travel to a family’s

home, childcare program and/or other community-based activity to provide developmental learning services.

D e v e l o p m e n t a l L e a r n i n g C e n t e rThe C.E.S. DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (DLC) is an

intensive special education program for students ages 12-21 with signifi cant developmental disabilities such as

autism, neurological impairments, pervasive developmental disorders, and intellectual disorders with and without challenging behaviors. DLC offers

a middle school component, and a secondary transition education program (S.T.E.P.). Both programs focus onapplied academics, development of functional skills,

communication and social skill development, pre-vocational and vocational training, and

development of recreational and leisure skills.

P r e s c h o o l - P r i m a r y L e a r n i n g C e n t e rThe C.E.S. PRESCHOOL-PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC) is

an alternative program for students ages 3-12 who fall within the Autism Spectrum Disorder continuum. PLC uses a low student-to-staff ratio program design, positive behavioral supports, functional communication training,

transactional supports inclusive of the use of visual supports, sensory diets, academic and functional

academic instruction and highly trained lead-support instructional teams.

R I S E T r a n s i t i o n P r o g r a mThe RISE TRANSITION PROGRAM is a regional special

education program for students with limited cognitive functioning ages 18-21 held on the campus of Sacred Heart University. The program provides students with

opportunities to develop vocational, social and personal management skills through a variety of campus and

community-based transition activities including activities with university students of a similar age.

S P E C I A L E D U C AT I O N S C H O O L - B A S E D P R O G R A M S

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APRIL 2013APRIL 2013

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PD DayDarien, Monroe,

Ridgefi eld, Trumbull

PD 1/2 DayStamford

PD DayStratford

Spring Recess: April 15 - 19ALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

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R E G I O N A L C E N T E R F O R T H E A RT S

The REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS is a part time public interdistrict magnet high

school for Fairfi eld County students interested in the performing arts.

RCA promotes voluntary integration by encouraging collaboration and

cooperation among socioeconomic and ethnically diverse school districts.

RCA MAJORSActing • Dance • Music

Musical Theater • Production • Voice


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26 27 28 29 30Memorial DayALL DISTRICTS CLOSED

PD DayBridgeport

PD 1/2 DayShelton

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PD 1/2 DayStamford, Weston

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S C H O O L P L A N N I N G , E N R O L L M E N T A N A LY S I S & R E D I S T R I C T I N G

C.E.S. offers member districts SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ANALYSIS AND SCHOOL REDISTRICTING SERVICES. Consultants Philip Michalowski and Michael Zuba analyze population growth and forecasting

combined with town planning and travel routes to provide long range facility planning and school redistricting plans for

schools and districts throughout Connecticut.

These services provide school districts with the information needed to offer new options for cost effi ciencies.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

• School redistricting • Population and growth forecasting• Computerized data analysis • GIS technology analysis

• Address matching • District mapping • Relational analysis• Student enrollment analysis • Student distribution analysis

• School capacity analysis • Land use and economic analysis• Site selection analysis • Long range facility planning

• Potential residential development analysis • Citizen engagement, community education and

notifi cation analysis

Call 203.365.8803 for more information or to schedule a meeting to customize services for your school district.


JUNE 2013JUNE 2013

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PD DayBridgeport

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Students last DayBridgeport, Easton,

New Canaan, Stratford

Staff last DayBridgeport, C.E.S.,

New Canaan,Stratford, Wilton

Students last DayC.E.S., Norwalk, Wilton

Students last DayDarien, Shelton

Staff last DayDarien, Region 9, Fairfi eld, Monroe,


Students last DayFairfi eld, Monroe,


Students last DayGreenwich

Staff last DayGreenwich

Staff last DayNorwalk

Staff last DayShelton

Students last DayGreenwich (gr. 6),

Stamford

Staff last DayStamford

Students last DayWeston

Staff last DayWeston

Students last DayWestport

Staff last DayWestport

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It is the policy of Cooperative Educational Services that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefi ts of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program on account of their race, color, religious creed, age, marital or civil union status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, residence, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, learning disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness or pregnancy.

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