Advancing equity and access in education for students in Connecticut remain top priorities. Resources must focus on academic supports and recovery to accelerate learning for our students, particularly those disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

University of Saint Joseph Interns
4.0 FTE Math Interventionist
1.0 FTE Reading Interventionist
1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher-RHS
Building-based tutors to support learning
Instructional Supplies – Scholastic Book Packs, literacy and numeracy resources.

SMART Goal: By hiring additional staff to work with "high risk" students and to accelerate growth and address the targeted needs of special populations, the district will increase its District Performance Index in ELA from 66.9 in 2018-19 to 70.6 in 2023-24 and in Mathematics from 63.0 in 2018-19 to 68.5 in 2023-24.

Vernon Public Schools

American Rescue Plan (ARP)

Connecticut's ARP ESSER Priorities

Learning Acceleration, Academic Renewal and Student Enrichment

Strategic Use of Technology, Staff Development, and the Digital Divide

Building Safe and Healthy Schools

Social, Emotional and Mental Health of the Students and of the School Staff

BOE Update 11-8-2021