COVID-19 Updates

Communications from C.E.S. leaders regarding Coronavirus and the impact on our schools and programs:

Messages from C.E.S. Administrative Offices

The C.E.S. plan for reopening schools and programs in Fall 2020

Jul 26 2020 10:29 AM

Resources to help employees cope with the stress of the COVID-19 situation

Apr 3 2020 7:29 AM

Message to employees regarding FMLA and PSLA emergency provisions

Mar 31 2020 1:40 PM

Message to employees regarding Employee Assistance Program

Mar 21 2020 11:21 AM

Message regarding telehealth service from Connecticare

Mar 21 2020 7:21 AM

Email to staff from Associate Executive Director Christopher La Belle regarding status updates and future planning

Mar 20 2020 8:04 AM

Email from Dr. Dumais encouraging staff to take educational risks that best serve students

Mar 19 2020 11:14 AM

Update on unemployment benefits for 10-month, hourly employees

Mar 16 2020 2:10 PM

FAQ for 10-month and 12-month employees: distance learning, unemployment, stipends, etc.

Mar 16 2020 12:49 PM

Regarding the governor's order to cancel classes statewide

Mar 15 2020 8:24 PM

C.E.S. closed; 12-month employees report to work as usual

Mar 15 2020 3:44 PM

FAQ regarding closure at C.E.S.

Mar 13 2020 3:04 PM

C.E.S. schools and programs to close March 13, 2020

Mar 12 2020 1:13 PM

C.E.S. leaders meet to plan for COVID-19

Mar 11 2020 8:49 AM

Messages from Professional Development Services

Messages to the Regional Center for the Arts Community

Dr. Ribbens asks students from different disciplines to analyze the controversial ballet "Rite of Spring"

Mar 23 2020 1:41 PM

Dr. Ribbens encourages students to analyze classical performance

Mar 18 2020 10:15 AM

Mar 17 2020 1:00 PM

Dr. Ribbens' music suggestions to learn from at home

Mar 17 2020 9:34 AM

Dr. Ribbens encourages students to use the time away from school learning more about art

Mar 16 2020 12:01 PM

Messages to the School Readiness Community

School Readiness partners with program to provide support for staff, students and families

Mar 31 2020 12:16 PM

School Readiness families encouraged to participate in online learning

Mar 27 2020 10:04 AM

Letter about afterschool meals provided by Bridgeport Public Schools and story for children

Mar 25 2020 12:37 PM

School Readiness director announces plans for distance-learning opportunities

Mar 24 2020 9:04 AM

School Readiness Director Linda Page announces closing

Mar 16 2020 12:00 PM

Messages to the Six to Six Community

January 2021 reopening plans / December schedules

Dec 15 2020 9:06 AM

Six to Six

Audio for Zoom meeting held Aug. 11, 2020, with principal and parents

Aug 11 2020 11:04 AM

Audio for Zoom meeting held Aug. 4, 2020 with the principal and parents

Aug 11 2020 10:57 AM

Checklist for student health expectations when school opens

Aug 4 2020 12:26 PM

Six to Six

Principal's message regarding a return to school in the fall

Jul 30 2020 9:20 AM

July 10: C.E.S. School Reopening Parent Survey

Jul 10 2020 9:53 AM

June 4: Letter to families regarding picking up items, yearbooks, graduation and equity

Jun 4 2020 4:21 PM

Six to Six

Message to families with contact numbers, May 21 parade, graduation

May 11 2020 3:13 PM

Food service locations in our communities

Apr 22 2020 1:57 PM

Reminder about grading practices

Apr 22 2020 1:46 PM

Attendance policy reminder

Apr 22 2020 1:43 PM

Submit photos for a Teacher Appreciation Week video by April 27

Apr 22 2020 1:34 PM

April 21 letter to families regarding spirit week, teacher appreciation, attendance, grading and more

Apr 22 2020 12:39 PM

Join us for a Zoom meeting April 2 to learn more about Google Classroom

Apr 1 2020 1:44 PM

Letter to Six to Six families regarding video conference participation for students

Mar 27 2020 12:04 PM

Letter to Six to Six families with resources to continue social emotional learning at home

Mar 25 2020 9:58 AM

Letter to families regarding learning plan going forward

Mar 19 2020 5:37 PM

Food and Community services available in area communities

Mar 17 2020 10:04 AM

Letter to parents: Online resources available, meal services

Mar 16 2020 12:50 PM

Annoucement of closing, early planning for school year

Mar 10 2020 3:03 PM

Precautionary guidance issued in advance of COVID-19 spread

Mar 3 2020 3:04 PM

Messages to the Special Education Community

Updates and plans from Special Education Director Dr. Michael McGrath

Mar 19 2020 5:00 PM

Update on school status and available resources from Dr. Michael McGrath

Mar 17 2020 12:04 PM

Food and Community services available in area communities

Mar 17 2020 10:05 AM

Free online resources for students

Mar 17 2020 9:13 AM

Support from the RESC Alliance

The RESC Alliance has put together a list of resources that are helpful statewide. C.E.S. is one of the six Regional Educational Services Centers established by the state legislature to offer supports and services to school districts in Connecticut.

The RESC Alliance and Connecticut State Department of Education have teamed up to present a series of professional learning sessions on blended learning.