James Sánchez

The Connecticut State Department of Education awarded approximately $180,000 to Hartford and West Hartford Public Schools to expand dual credit offerings. This move is part of a $3.8 million statewide investment to enable more high school students to earn college credits prior to graduation through partnerships formed between high schools as well as public/private colleges and universities.

Hartford Schools received $90,000 to:

• Ensure each high school is offering dual credit courses
• Expand partnership with Capital Community College to offer a required Personal Finance graduation credited course
• Ensure teachers are receiving professional training and coaching
• Create an educator pipeline through Bulkeley High School’s Public Service Pathway in partnership with Burr and Bellizzi Middle Schools in collaboration with Central Connecticut State University
• Provide curriculum development and coaching for teachers to support Computer Science and Gaming Concepts

West Hartford Schools received $89,550 to:

• Expand partnership with UConn to potentially add six more courses to pair with current high school classes
• Engage a diverse student population in college credit-bearing opportunities
• Include at least one college level course offering in all disciplines
• Expand number of courses at district’s alternative high school program
• Build new instructor pools, including paying for graduate tuition for teachers to obtain additional certification

CLICK HERE to see each district's Dual Credit Grant Applications. Make sure to click on Hartford School District and West Hartford School District to see more about their individual applications.