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EDUCATION CONNECTION 2012 Scholarship

For High School Seniors & GED Students

Two $1,000.00 Scholarships to be awarded this Spring 2012
Application Due Date: Friday, April 20, 2012

Click here for Application (PDF)

For more information, contact Kali Rohr at 860.567.0863 x230 or rohr@educationconnection.org

Recharging the Early Childhood Professional:
Bringing New Ideas and Energy to Current EC Issues
with Holly Elissa Bruno
Friday, March 16, 2012
8:30 AM-3:00 PM

Keynote and Workshops:
  • "Partnering with Change"
  • "Emotional Intelligence Everyday"
  • "Hearing Parents in Every Language"

  • About the Presenter:
    Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, professor, keynote speaker and radio host describes herself as a "recovering attorney". She served as Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maine and Assistant Dean at the University of Maine School of Law. While working as Associate Professor and Dean of Faculty at the University of Maine-Augusta, Holly Elissa was selected as "Outstanding Professor".
    She is an alumna of Harvard University's Institute for Educational Management. She teaches leadership and management courses nationwide for Wheelock College. Her ground-breaking textbook, Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration was published by McGraw-Hill. She is a frequent contributor to Child Care Information Exchange and her articles appear in NAEYC's Young Children journal.

    Click here for more information (PDF) or contact Orie Marrero at 860.567.0863

    Internet Based ON - DEMAND TUTORIALS

    EDUCATION CONNECTION, Global Compliance Network (GCN), and The Alliance for Non-Profit Growth and Opportunity (TANGO) are pleased to announce a statewide initiative for Internet-based, On-Demand training for your staff. Staff training time is difficult to schedule, but this new initiative makes it easy! On-Demand training is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. This feature allows your employees to train at convenient times for them and still meet the requirements of your school or district. Featuring 21 new tutorials, with more continuously being developed.

    Your Satisfaction is guaranteed! If within 30 days these resources have not met your expectations, simply contact us for a complete refund.

    Click here for more information (PDF) or contact: Tony Sebastiano, 860.567.0863 or email tonys@educationconnection.org

    Click here to explore our tutorials!

     


    New and Expanded Services Available to Member School Districts

    EDUCATION CONNECTION is pleased to offer a number of services to our member school districts:

    Communication Services
    EDUCATION CONNECTION is pleased to introduce a variety of available communications services to our districts, their communities, and local businesses. Whether you need a publication to be designed and/or printed, press coverage for an event, or need someone to plan your upcoming event, our award-winning staff will work with you to develop a comprehensive communications plan. Communication services include: publication design, document review, graphic design consultation and training, publicity, and events planning and conference services.
    For more information, contact Janet M. Sebastiano, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at 860.567.0863 x114

    Grant Writing Services
    EDUCATION CONNECTION has experienced grant writers available to assist school districts as they pursue funding opportunities.
    For more information, contact Jonathan P. Costa, Sr., Director of School and Program Services, at 860.567.0863 x115.

    Personnel Services
    Our Personnel Services program provides a wide range of professional and related services staff to assist school districts in filling permanent and part-time positions. EDUCATION CONNECTION works closely with districts to recruit, interview, and hire qualified staff. Staffing services are available on both a short- and long-term basis and can be modified as district needs change. Whether you need part- or full-time staff, a occupational therapist, or a school administrator, EDUCATION CONNECTION makes it easier to identify highly qualified personnel.
    For more information, contact Laurene Pesce, Human Resources Coordinator, at 860.567.0863 x111



    EDUCATION CONNECTION's
    Spring 2011 Newsletter

    Welcome to the spring edition of our
    “Making Connections” newsletter.

    Click on the link below to browse articles on: “Project Periphyton,” U.S. Representative Chris Murphy’s January visit, the upcoming Connecticut Student Film Festival and Student Innovation Expo, a new NEDP pilot program, “Open Path,” our in-district parent leadership programs, a new Transition Resource Counselor Initiative, our E-Commerce course, learning in a virtual world, and coming events.

    Click here to access the Spring Newsletter (PDF)