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Training Program Reinforces Chartwells K12 Commitment to A Safe Dining Environment for All Students

The Teacher Residency Program was created by CREC and began in 2019, with approval from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as a revolutionary method of recruiting, training, certifying, and retaining elementary teachers of color. CREC’s first cohorts produced 26 new teachers of color. ACES is proud to partner in this mission and is actively recruiting more districts for their first cohort, which is scheduled to begin coursework this summer.

New health center makes healthcare widely accessible for more than 1000 employees in New Haven County

“We are thrilled to be able to continue to deliver excellent teaching and learning to our Whitney Academy students and their families under the leadership of John Tarka,” said ACES Executive Director Tom Danehy. Dr. Danehy went on to describe Mr. Tarka ’s outstanding prior work as Assistant Principal at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, as well as his knowledge base, experiences with special needs students, and personality traits that will help to provide equity in learning for students with special needs.

“We are very excited to have Olafemi join the administrative team at ACES Mill Academy,” said ACES Executive Director Thomas Danehy. “His overall experience and skills embody the ACES mission of transforming lives through education, innovation, and leadership. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and provide great support to ACES students, parents, and faculty.”

ACES and the ALICE Training Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to the New Haven region on Tuesday, November 3^rd and Wednesday, November 4^th. The course will be held at the Whitney High School North/Leeder Hill Campus, 130-B Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT 06517.

This two-day Instructor Certification course is designed to teach proactive option-based strategies to increase survivability in a violent critical incident. The ALICE strategies empower individuals to participate in their own survival in the gap between when a violent situation begins and when law enforcement arrives.

Area Cooperative Educational Services is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch Program for school year 2020-2021.

Rebecca (Becky) Cuevas was one of the original team members to implement the Early Head Start program. She has over 30 years of experience working with families, early education, and home visiting initiatives in CT. 

“Dr. Locke brings over 24 years of experience in public education to the ACES. Her commitment to leadership and equity in education coupled with her extensive experience as a superintendent, chief academic officer, principal and counselor will enhance ACES ability to support and serve its school districts”, shared Dr. Thomas Danehy, ACES Executive Director.

“We are extremely fortunate to have these four professionals as key members of ACES administrative team,” said ACES Executive Director Thomas Danehy. “They bring a wealth of experience, skill and energy to their respective positions. I have  no doubt that they will strengthen ACES learning community and serve to fulfill ACES mission to transform lives through education, innovation, and leadership.”