Trusted Capital Group (TCG), a HUB International Company provides valuable investment, retirement, and financial education solutions. We are experts at meeting the unique needs of school district leaders facing a growing workforce, shrinking budgets and stringent state standards. Our services include:

Superintendent Wellness Programs - Specialized contract consulting and financial planning for school district leaders.

School District Financial Wellness Programs - We offer education tools with access to financial coaches to assist your employees combined with a robust financial virtual education consultation assistance.
 
Additional Services:
457(b) Retirement Solutions
403(b) Plan Administration
401(a) Teacher/Employee Recruitment & Retention Plan
FICA Alternative Plan Services

Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.

Oak Hill Schools offer a 12-month community-based education program, serving students with moderate to severe disabilities ages 3 to 21 including autism, emotional disabilities, behavioral challenges, as well as students with multiple disabilities placed by public school districts. Each student receives a specialized program emphasizing in academic, social/emotional, daily living skills, motor development, communication, community participation, and self-advocacy.  Secondary school students develop functional academic transition skills, including employment, post-secondary education, training, independent living, and self-help skills within community-based jobs and instruction.  Instructional methodology is evidence based, follows best practices, and skills are taught within meaningful and functional activities.

Open Up Resources is a nonprofit increasing equity in education by making excellent, top-rated curricula freely available to districts as open educational re-sources. We partner with expert curriculum authors to develop the very best curricula and deliver essential implementation support to districts, from professional development to printing. Districts spend more than $5 billion annually on curricula, yet they struggle from a dearth of high-quality, standards-aligned content.

Your commitment never falters. Neither will ours.
 
We have always known our children's success comes down to you. Together we can help empower you and your employees to pursue their vision of retirement - from big outdoor adventures to ones a little closer to home.
 
Equitable is not only the No.1 leader in providing retirement solutions to CT educators, but we also are a leader in providing educational content on the public student loan forgiveness program, woman-in-leadership seminars, financial wellness programs, and in providing non-product comprehensive financial education.
 
Equitable advisors are Certified Retirement Education Specialists (CRES) by the National Tax-Deferred Savings Association (NTSA), a sister organization of the American Retirement Association (ARA).

The CT Alliance of YMCAs is comprised of 21 YMCAs including 36 branches and over 193 program sites. Each YMCA is volunteer led.  The Alliance is a powerful advocate for the needs of children, families, and individuals in communities throughout Connecticut.

As a charitable organization, YMCAs across Connecticut exist to strengthen communities.  The work the Y does every day with thousands of men, women and children ensures everyone — regardless of age, gender, income or background — has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive!

Eastern DataComm is a full-service safety and communications firm with over 200 years of combined experience. Our story begins in 1988 when we opened our doors for business in Hackensack, New Jersey. Our focus since then has been singular - to help school districts, businesses, and municipalities keep their communities connected and protected. Over the past 30+ years, we’ve established ourselves as experts in the areas of:

• Lockdown and emergency notification
• Video surveillance
• Access control
• VoIP phone systems (Premise, Hosted, & Hybrid)
• Bell and clock controllers
• Paging systems
• Data networking (LAN and WAN)
• Wireless networking and structured wiring

Collectively, we have the answers to your technology questions. Turn to our team of experienced advisors and technicians for customized solutions that improve the way you communicate and how you safeguard your community.

Eastern DataComm solutions are ESCNJ, NASPO (WSCA), Sourcewell, and PEPPM certified.

Right At School delivers fully-managed, hassle-free enrichment programming — including before and after school, summer camp, and break camps — conveniently hosted on-site at your schools. Our highly trained local educators ignite afterschool joy and community for 65,000 students in 1,000 schools across the country — providing free-to-district and district-supported programs. Parents love our affordable, flexible options and students have a blast with our Disguised Learning™ curriculum, which is designed to cultivate the durable skills they need for personal success while having fun doing it!

The Glenholme School is a specialized, independent and co-educational boarding and day school for students, ages 10-22, in grades 5-12, living with social, emotional and/or academic differences. Our three main programs support students to improve social pragmatics, executive functioning skills, and emotion regulation. The Glenholme School is the education provider of choice – and one of the most respected special needs programs in the U.S. – for students from around the world.

Sphero is transforming PK–12 education with accessible tools that encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance through STEAM and computer science. With the help of educators around the world, we are empowering learners of all backgrounds and abilities to discover their interests and passions while equipping them with the skills they need to be the world’s future Changemakers. The Sphero Learning Ecosystem brings STEAM, computer science, and robotics to life with tangible tools and expert-designed lessons for hands-on learning at every step of the educational journey.

Since 1972, Project Oceanology, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has fostered ocean literacy through hands-on education, scientific research, and community outreach. We offer immersive learning experiences for students of all ages aboard our research vessel, along the Long Island Sound watershed, in our labs, and in classrooms across Connecticut. Our Certified Educators and Marine Scientists provide lessons aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, customized to meet your students' needs. By combining education with innovation, we aim to inspire the next generation of marine scientists and environmental stewards.

For nearly three decades, FranklinCovey Education has been a trusted provider of educational leadership development, school systems change management, and career and life readiness solutions. As an evidence-based PK-12 model, Leader in Me enables the creation of a strong learning environment with neuroscience-backed wellness skills and actionable academic and personal support for students in the classroom and staff in the building.

Our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We serve customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are.

ThoughtExchange is the leading K-12 survey and engagement platform, enhancing and simplifying the way education leaders collect and analyze data. We leverage AI to make engagement more personalized, data analysis streamlined and precise, and data-driven actions easier to make. Whether districts are tackling new legislation, staff retention, or attendance and enrollment, we ensure that our platform will enable leaders to make better decisions, faster.

Newsela products allow educators to deliver engaging lessons and assessments that encourage students to practice skills, build knowledge, and include diverse perspectives.

We created ArxEd, Inc. because we believe school administrators should have a partner in their corner. Founded by former school administrators and industry professionals, ArxEd, Inc. a multi-tiered company, focuses on two primary areas of need for school leaders: Academy - We provide innovative online training solutions to more than 200 school districts. Our customizable mandated training suite satisfies state and federal mandates. We also provide training for Coaches and Student-Athletes. LITIX: Our LITIX Data Platform leverages the power of data to revolutionize how you and your team will prepare for negotiations.

Blue Line Solutions, driven by integrity and a passion for safety, is a leader in the traffic safety and law enforcement industry. Specializing in advanced speed enforcement systems and school zone safety programs, the company partners with communities to address critical issues like speeding in high-risk areas. By combining innovative technology, transparency, and public education, Blue Line Solutions provides systems that accurately capture and report traffic violations. With a focus on reducing accidents and saving lives, the company empowers local governments to make informed decisions, ensure equitable enforcement, and create safer roads through adaptable solutions and expert support.

Just Right Reader's Science of Reading decodables engage students in authentic phonics practice in the classroom and at home with Classroom Libraries and Take-Home Decodable Packs in English and Spanish. Over 700+ titles align to all phonics curriculums. They are filled with colorful illustrations and diverse characters in relatable stories. Each decodable comes with tools to support classroom implementation and small group instruction. This includes fun video lessons to extend phonics instruction into the home. From pre-emergent through developing readers in upper elementary, Just Right Reader decodables accelerate every student’s journey to confident reading.

zSpace’s evidence-based augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) learning solution provides innovative hands-on, experiential learning to improve achievement in STEM, CTE and Career Readiness. Over 3,800 school districts, technical centers, community colleges and universities use zSpace to provide equitable access to instruction for millions of learners preparing for success in college and careers.

Connecticut Behavioral Health, LLC (CBH) has been a provider of school-based behavioral health and ABA services for over 20 years to school districts across the state. Our Clinical Psychologists, Clinicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and RBTs work with school district personnel to develop research based district-wide behavioral health and ABA programs as well as provide behavioral support to students to keep them in their home-schools. CBH Clinical and Behavioral consultants are highly trained in psychological and behavioral assessment, plan development, and data collection so as to continually monitor progress of student programming and make data informed changes. Our 20 years of experience in providing both direct service and training across the state to school districts, and remaining in school districts year upon year, speaks to the high quality of services that CBH staff bring to each district they support.

Amira Learning has developed the first intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read out loud, assesses mastery, ensures comprehension, and delivers personalized tutoring to accelerate reading mastery. The company was founded by a team of former engineers and executives from Pearson, IBM, ACT, and Renaissance and built from a foundation of 20 years of research from Carnegie Mellon University. Amira Learning's mission is to help close the 43 million-person literacy gap in America by creating personalized and engaging reading experiences for children.

CAPSS has released ELEVATE • FUND • IMPROVE, CAPSS Priorities for Connecticut Public Education: Looking Forward and the 2025 Legislative Proposals.

Welcome 2 Reality LLC is a media literacy agency dedicated to providing psychoeducational opportunities to adolescents, parents, educators, social workers, and professionals nationwide.

Since 1984, PARS has worked exclusively with school districts and other public agencies to design and implement retirement solutions that address specific organizational and budgetary needs. We are the national leader in customized, locally controlled voluntary separation incentives and administer one of the largest OPEB trust programs in New England.

A leading player in education law and municipal labor relations in Connecticut, Berchem Moses PC has more than 40 years of experience defending the interests of public, private, and charter schools throughout the state. We represent approximately 30 boards of education in various roles and capacities, including labor and employment, general counsel, and student matters, including special education. We help clients prevent crises and minimize expenses by problem-solving, training staff, and continually updating decision-makers on changes in the law and trends in the education community. Berchem Moses PC handles the full expanse of legal questions and issues that arise within the school environment. 

HMH is an adaptive learning company that helps educators create growth for every student. Our integrated curriculum, assessment and professional learning solutions use data to paint a full picture of every learner and recommend how to best support their needs. By partnering with educators, we create lasting momentum so that all students can reach their full potential. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries.

Hanwha Vision offers a comprehensive line of security and video surveillance solutions which include IP cameras that support up to 8K resolution, a video management system, video and audio analytics, multi-sensor technology and device integration with a host of 3rd party application providers. Our intelligent surveillance solutions are used globally, securing people, property and data across a range of industries including retail, transportation, education, banking, healthcare, hospitality, airports and more.

Critical Response Group (CRG) is the nation’s leader in critical incident mapping data, founded on the belief that effective maps allow everyone to speak a common language during an emergency. CRG uses best practices from military special operations to develop interior and exterior maps of schools, verified for accuracy via an on-site walkthrough, with site-specific labeling of key features and rooms. These maps are then shared with first responder and public safety agencies, made available on the software systems already in use at schools and across the safety ecosystem. Accurate location information saves precious time - when it matters most.

WGU is a private, non-profit, accredited, and online institution offering certificates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in K-12 Education, Healthcare, Business, and Information Technology. WGU’s School of Education delivers the education and training current, and aspiring educators needs for initial and advanced teacher licensure in all 50 states. WGU’s Online Teaching Degrees and Education Programs include an offering of Bachelor and Master degrees as well as an endorsement in areas such as Elementary Education, Special Education, STEM areas in both middle and secondary grades as well as English Language Learning.

UConn's Office of Early College Programs (OECP) provides students with meaningful academic engagement to enrich their experience in high school and support their transition into college. OECP offers educational opportunities at the high school (Early College Experience), in University classrooms (Dual Enrollment), and through on-campus residential summer programs (Pre-College Summer and First Summer). OECP’s largest program, UConn Early College Experience (ECE), established in 1955, is the nation's longest running concurrent enrollment program and is accredited by The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. UConn ECE allows high school students to take UConn courses at their high schools for both high school and college credit. UConn ECE supports approximately 14,000 Connecticut high school students in over 180 partner high school schools with teachers who have been certified by the University of Connecticut to teach UConn courses. Every course taken through UConn ECE is equivalent to the same course at the University of Connecticut. Students benefit by taking college courses in a setting that is both familiar and conducive to learning, and moreover prepares them academically and culturally for the world that awaits them.

Discovery Education’s engaging, effective, and easy-to-use solutions help every Connecticut school district accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning every day. Industry-leading educational content, digital-first curriculum, personalized learning programs, and time-saving instructional tools enhance teaching and learning to enhance instruction and accelerate achievement. 

CREC’s Cooperative Purchasing program offers competitively bid contract awards for over 70 vendor partners. Cooperative purchasing is at the heart of what our agency is about – helping you do more with and for less. We competitively bid our contracts on a state and national level to alleviate the burden of bidding for you, and to secure deep discounts by aggregating spend. $85M was purchased through our program in 2023. Our online marketplace allows you to view contract information and shop online. The MarketPlace is free to use, and registration is simple. Try us out!

Imagine Learning provides digital-first PreK–12 solutions for core instruction, supplemental and intervention, online courses, and virtual instruction. Our mission is to ignite learning breakthroughs with forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology. We serve over 15 million students — partnering with over half of districts nationwide. Imagine Edgenuity™ is our flagship courseware solution, complemented by Imagine Instructional Services’ virtual teachers. Our core portfolio includes Imagine Learning Twig Science®, Illustrative Mathematics®, and EL Education®. Additionally, a robust supplemental and intervention suite provides personalized instruction for English Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, math, computer science, and more.

Since 2009, the mission of ESS has been to provide high quality and cost-effective in-district clinical programming for students with emotional and behavioral challenges. ESS has pioneered a new model of in-school intervention, organized around a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework. We introduce mental health best practices and innovative clinical programs into the traditional school day, providing each student with comprehensive support tailored to their needs. ESS currently partners with over 90 districts across 9 states, including a number of CT districts.

Ädelbrook’s Learning Centers are private special education programs certified by the State Department of Education to serve students with autism, developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral difficulties,  and other learning disabilities from pre-Kindergarten through grade 12.

As energy-savings consultants, Energia® provides Owner’s Representative services, overseeing the entire Energy Performance Contract process for municipal agencies. From scope evaluation and project implementation, to construction oversight and result validation, Energia ensures a seamless process, guaranteeing substantial savings.

Rethink Ed is a pioneering EdTech leader that believes lifelong learning brings out the best in everyone. Through innovative, technology-based platforms, Rethink Ed delivers professional development, academic instruction and data-informed assessments that simplify the school day, focusing on special education, social and emotional learning, and mental health, strengthen whole-child education, and inspire success in all learners. See how Rethink Ed is transforming education at www.rethinked.com.

Cambridge, a part of the University of Cambridge, is the world’s largest provider of K-12 curriculum, professional development, and assessments.  Offering over 100 subjects, schools have the flexibility to offer this program alongside other curriculum.  We have expertise working with English Language Learners and students of varying backgrounds and academic abilities who find success in our core academics, advanced and pre-advanced levels, as well as CTE  courses.  Cambridge International is another alternative to AP, IB, and dual enrollment where students can earn college credits for advanced course work. Please contact us to learn more: Alan.Bernstein@cambridge.org

BetterLesson connects K-12 educators with comprehensive professional learning solutions that support implementation and instruction of green-rated curricula for student centered classrooms. Through research-based professional development centered on student outcomes, educators gain the necessary skills to create meaningful student-centered learning experiences that meet all students’ needs. Our comprehensive learning plans incorporate in-person, virtual, group, and self-directed learning experiences throughout the full school year, creating scaffolds of support aligned with how adult learners actually learn. By intentionally aligning professional learning to strategic goals, we enable districts to unlock the full potential of every educator, and thus, every student.

The UConn Department of Social and Critical Inquiry's Asian American Studies Curriculum Lab is a public facing teaching and research academic center and a leader in state and local advocacy on Asian American affairs and Ethnic Studies education, particularly around PK-12 curriculum design, teacher professional development, and school-community partnerships.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP has more than 135 attorneys in offices throughout Connecticut and New York. The firm is recognized nationally for the depth and breadth of our education practice. Our school law attorneys represent over 125 public school districts and educational entities. Our online resource, www.ctschoollaw.com is dedicated to presenting the latest developments in school law.

In January 2021 the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) put forth a Blueprint to Transform Connecticut’s Public Schools. It is a comprehensive and long-term vision for continuous improvement. In this update we share again the 30 recommendations of the Blueprint as well as a commentary on what has changed in the last year and what should be Connecticut’s priorities for the next few years.

The Connecticut State Department of Education, Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, Connecticut Association of Boards of Education, Connecticut Association of Schools, American Federation of Teachers Connecticut, and Connecticut Education Association are committed to the Connecticut State Board of Education’s goal of improving the academic lives of Connecticut’s increasingly diverse student body. This includes sustaining equitable and welcoming learning environments in which all students feel valued, respected, and safe to learn and grow.

The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) stands with our nation in anger and grief over the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. These three lives, needlessly ended, are the most recent manifestations of historic and systemic racism that permeates our society, our institutions and our laws perpetuating discrimination against people of color.