Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning

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Professional Development and Training
21st Century Skills / Digital Learning
World Languages and Cultures
Technology Training and Support
Content Area Resources
Vocational / Applied Education Programs
Councils
Evaluation and Planning Services
About the Teaching & Learning Department

At the core of every school systems mission is the relationship between teachers and students. Our staff of certified teachers and administrators bring years of classroom practice and knowledge of the latest research to their roles as instructional improvement specialists. We offer a range of professional learning opportunities to assist district staff in their shared pursuit of improved student learning.

Litchfield Office 860-567-0863
Danbury Office 203-791-1904
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Adults & Community
Adults & Community

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Adult and Continuing Education
Senior Employment Program (TitleV)
Transportation TRED
Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Community Health Assessments
Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change
About the Adults & Community Department

EDUCATION CONNECTION strives to meet the educational needs of our community members as they become adults. To that end we offer a variety of free GED and mandated classes and fee-for-service enrichment classes to 30 towns in western Connecticut. We also offer housing, transportation and employment services to adults with disabilities, and employment services to qualified seniors.

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Danbury Office 203-791-1904
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Early Childhood
Early Childhood

Overview
Early Childhood Training, Services and Consultation
Family Resource Centers
Head Start / Early Head Start
Direct Services for Children
About the Early Childhood Department

The early childhood and after school programs that we offer for children from birth to early elementary grades provide high quality educational experiences for all participating children. All of our programs provide comprehensive child development and family support services that support the social, emotional, and educational development of children in our programs.

Litchfield Office 860-567-0863
Danbury Office 203-791-1904
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Student Services
Student Services

Overview
Before and After School Programs
Student Enrichment Programs
WCSU Child Care
Special Education
21st Century Skills / Digital Learning
About the Student Services Department

Working cooperatively with local school districts, we provide a wide range of direct service opportunities for students that enrich their learning experiences. These services include both before and after school programming, a variety of inter-district enrichment opportunities, transportation services, state-of-the-art 21st century skills courses, and regional special education programs.

Litchfield Office 860-567-0863
Danbury Office 203-791-1904
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School Services
School Services

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Transportation
Food Services
Events Planning and Conference Services
Fingerprinting Services
Recruitment, Hiring, Placement Services
Community and School Health Assessments
Technology Training and Support
Professional Development and Training
Content Area Resources
21st Century Skills / Digital Learning
Before and After School Programs
Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change
About the School Services Department

From mandated trainings to required data collection, the business of schooling is demanding and increasingly complex. Through a broad range of programs and services, we create opportunities for the sharing of resources, for efficient approaches to common challenges, and the facilitation of improved performance through regional cooperation.

Litchfield Office 860-567-0863
Danbury Office 203-791-1904
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Litchfield Office

P.O. Box 909, 355 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860)567-0863
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Danbury Office

345 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)791-1904
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Teaching & Learning Department

Staff Directory

Teaching & Learning

Professional Development & Training	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Technology Training & Support	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Vocational/Applied Education Programs	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Councils	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Content Area Resources	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr  Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
21st Century Skills/Digital Learning	Frank LaBanca, Ed.D. Director of 21st Century Skills	860-567-0863 X142	Email
Evaluation and Planning Services	Mhora Lorentson, Ph.D. Director, Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change	860-567-0863 X146	Email

Adults & Community

Center for School and Community Health Services	Mary Bevan Director, Center for School and Community Health Services	860-567-0863 X179	Email
Senior Employment Program (TitleV)	JodiLynn Binkley Director of Community Services	860-567-0863 X184	Email
Transportation Services (TRED)	JodiLynn Binkley Director of Community Services	860-567-0863 X184	Email
Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities	JodiLynn Binkley Director of Community Services	860-567-0863 X184	Email
Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change	Mhora Lorentson, Ph.D. Director, Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change	860-567-0863 X146	Email
Adult & Continuing Education	Anthony Sebastiano Director of Program Development & Adult Ed Programs	860-567-0863 X132	Email

Early Childhood

Family Resource Centers (Torrington)	Michelle Anderson	860- 489-8552	Email
Head Start/Early Head Start	Kathi Bleacher Director, Head Start/Early Head Start	860-567-0863 X125	Email
Family Resource Centers (Plymouth)	Lori Borysewicz	860-283-6167	Email
Early Childhood Training, Services & Consultation	Juleen Flanigan Director, Early Childhood Services	860-567-0863 X177	Email
Direct Services for Children	Juleen Flanigan Director, Early Childhood Services	860-567-0863 X177	Email

Student Services

Special Education	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
WCSU Child Care	Juleen Flanigan Director, Early Childhood Services	860-567-0863 X177	Email
21st Century Skills/Digital Learning	Frank LaBanca, Ed.D. Director of 21st Century Skills	860-567-0863 X142	Email
Before and After School Programs	Tracey Lay Director, School Age Programs	860-567-0863 X143	Email
Student Enrichment Programs	Abby Peklo Interdistrict Grants Coordinator	860-567-0863 X166	Email

School Services

Technology	Lynn Barton Technology Coordinator	860-567-0863	Email
Center for School and Community Health Services	Mary Bevan Director, Center for School and Community Health Services	860-567-0863 X179	Email
Technology Training & Support	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Professional Development & Training	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Content Area Resources	Jonathan P. Costa, Sr Director of School and Program Services	860-567-0863 X115	Email
Transportation	Bert Hughes Transportation Manager	860-567-0863 X131	Email
21st Century Skills/Digital Learning	Frank LaBanca, Ed.D. Director of 21st Century Skills	860-567-0863 X142	Email
Before and After School Programs	Tracey Lay Director, School Age Programs	860-567-0863 X143	Email
Community & School Health Assessments	Mhora Lorentson, Ph.D. Director, Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change	860-567-0863 X146	Email
Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change	Mhora Lorentson, Ph.D. Director, Center for Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change	860-567-0863 X146	Email
Fingerprinting Services	Nancy Luchene Finger Printing Coordinator	860-567-0863 X116	Email
Recruitment, Hiring, Placement Services	Laurene Pesce Director of Human Resources	860-567-0863 X111	Email
Food Services	Christine Wallace Director of Food Services	860-567-0863 X148	Email
Events Planning and Conference Services	Barbara Westner Receptionist/Event Planning Coordinator	860-567-0863 X110	Email

LITCHFIELD OFFICE P.O. Box 909, 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT 06759 TEL (860) 567-0863 | Get Directions
DANBURY OFFICE 345 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810 TEL (203) 791-1904 | Get Directions

EDUCATION CONNECTION does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran, marital or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410.

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