September 29, 2021

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 Section 2014(a) provides supplemental funding under the obligation of IDEA Part B for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021/Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 for the IDEA formula grant programs. Eligible LEAs that received approval of FFY21/FY22 IDEA Part B Section 611/619 will be shown through a live virtual webinar platform, the abbreviated sections that are required to request the funds that must be tracked through the electronic grant management system (eGMS).

Special Education Directors, Business Managers and Grant Managers/personnel are encouraged to attend the one hour session (9:30-10:30am or 1:30-2:30pm) on 9/29/21. The training will include time for questions and answers and will focus on the breakdown of FY22 ARP IDEA Part B mandated supplemental funding and the eGMS process that will be utilized for monitoring of these funds through a budget(s), with a goal(s) and activities that align with IDEA Part B and assist with the excess costs of specialized instruction and related services for students with disabilities ages 3-21 (Section 611) and 3-5 (Section 619).

This webinar will be held using Zoom. Registration is available:

• AM session registration: https://serc.info/arp0929am
• PM session registration: https://serc.info/arp0929pm

For content questions, please contact Thomas Boudreau, Education Consultant, Connecticut State Department of Education Bureau of Special Education, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Update: Addendum 1, Answers to Submitted Questions, has been posted. Download Addendum 1

SERC RFP Number:  BL072021A
State Education Resource Center (SERC)
Contact Person: Michelle LeBrun-Griffin

Overview and Purpose

On June 23, 2021, CT PA 21-2 identified SERC as the lead organization for coordination and provision of professional learning and implementation support for CT’s African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies .

SERC is seeking competitive proposals from qualified and interested organizations or individuals with proven expertise and experience in one or more of the following at the high school level:  curriculum evaluation, content, pedagogy, instructional coaching, networking, and resource development as outlined in the application packet, downloadable below.  

Proposal Schedule:

For more information including deliverables and proposal submission instructions, download the full Request for Proposals
Download Addendum 1, Answers to Submitted Questions

When you are ready to submit your Proposal, Use this form to upload your PDF submission .

The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. SERC does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. SERC does not unlawfully discriminate in employment against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding SERC’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Michelle Weaver
General Counsel, SERC
100 Roscommon Drive,
Suite 110
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-1485, ext. 364
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The Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 7-part Storyline Articulate Course Concerning the Connecticut Comprehensive School Counseling Framework (CCSCF) #SC082021 is awarded to MediaVision Creative.

SERC RFP Number: SC082021
State Education Resource Center (SERC)
Contact Person: Sarah L. Jones

Overview and Purpose

The Connecticut Comprehensive School Counseling Framework (CCSCF) was developed and vetted in collaboration among the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), Connecticut School Counselor Association (CSCA), and Connecticut Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (CACES) and other important stakeholders. The CCSCF Guide provides direction, support, and resources in developing, executing, monitoring, evaluating, and sustaining the framework to contribute to better outcomes for Connecticut students. The purpose of the Storyline Articulate Course is to provide current and pre-service school counselors an overview of the Framework and support the translation of the content into practice across the State.

Proposal Schedule:

For more information including deliverables and proposal submission instructions, download the full Request for Proposals
Download Addendum 1, Responses to Questions

The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. SERC does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. SERC does not unlawfully discriminate in employment against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding SERC’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Michelle Weaver
General Counsel, SERC
100 Roscommon Drive,
Suite 110
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-1485, ext. 364
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.