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  Due to the ongoing water emergency in the city of Waterbury, SERC's offices and library are closed Dec 16 and 17.


SERC staff are working remotely and can be reached by email and phone. Reminder: Library materials may not be returned when the library is closed.

African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies Virtual Focus Groups Announced

The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is organizing the development of an African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies and is looking for input from the following stakeholders:

  • Students currently enrolled in middle school and high school;
  • Parents/Guardians of currently enrolled middle and high school students;
  • Educators/Teachers; and
  • District and School Administrators/Curriculum Coordinators.

YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL!

WHAT?
We would like to hear your thoughts and ideas. SERC invites you to join one of our community conversations/focus groups which will:
» Review the legislation for this course of studies (P.A. 19-12), and
» Gather your ideas and input on the topics you believe are most important to be included.

WHY?
To inform the development of a statewide, model curriculum that is representative of multiple perspectives.

WHEN/WHERE?
Participation will take place via online meetings at 1:30pm or 3:00pm. Please select and join the session that is the most convenient for you.

  • Monday, April 20 at 3:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30pm
  • Thursday, April 23 at 3:00pm
  • Friday, April 24 at 1:30pm
For online meeting info and Spanish version, download: Online Focus Groups Brochure - English & Spanish

Information/Requests? For additional information, please contact Wanda Guzman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Option: If you are unable to participate and interested in providing input, please complete the Focus Group Survey using the following link: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/PA-19-12-Focus-Group-Questions.