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Staff Spotlight: Jason Rodriguez’s Everyday Impact

High Road School of Wallingford teacher’s assistant Jason Rodriguez shares how patience, honesty and meaningful connections help him support students and colleagues every day.

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University of Hartford Program Helps SESI Educators Earn Teaching Credential

When Erin Harrigan joined SESI in 2023 as an administrative assistant at High Road School of Fairfield County, becoming a special education teacher wasn’t part of her plan.

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Students Attend the Dave Hopla Shooting Clinic

Students from the High Road Schools of Hartford earned the opportunity to attend the Dave Hopla Shooting Clinic, where they developed shooting skills, connected with peers, and learned how practice and consistency can shape progress.

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High Road School of Hartford Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

High Road School of Hartford celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with art, food and educational activities that helped students and staff share traditions and learn more about one another.

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Student Spotlight: Cameron B. Shows Growth at High Road School of Wallingford

This Student Spotlight highlights Cameron B.’s growth in attendance, academics, leadership and self-regulation at High Road School of Wallingford.

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Jose Takes Classroom Learning to the Durham Fair

A trip to the Durham Fair gave Jose a chance to apply classroom lessons, explore new experiences and show how much his confidence and independence have grown.

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Caleb Builds Coping Skills at High Road School of Fairfield County

Sixth-grader Caleb is building coping skills, forming positive relationships and making a strong start at High Road School of Fairfield County.

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Damian Builds Skills and Independence at B.E.S.T. Academy

B.E.S.T. Academy student Damian is building greater independence through communication, vocational learning, and hands-on classroom experiences.

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B.E.S.T. Academy Creates Sensory Bags for First Responders

BEST Academy staff created sensory bags for local first responders, providing tools designed to support communication, comfort and regulation during emergency situations.

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International Dot Day at High Road Schools of Connecticut

Students at High Road Schools of Connecticut celebrated International Dot Day through reading, creative art projects and lessons focused on confidence and self-expression.

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Birthday-in-a-Box Brings Kindness to High Road School of Hartford

Staff at High Road School of Hartford started the new school year by finding a creative way to make students’…

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Fairfield County Students Make Their Mark On International Dot Day

Students at High Road School of Fairfield County combined art and literacy for International Dot Day, creating unique designs while exploring confidence, perseverance and self-expression.

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Community-Based Learning Gets a Little Wild

Students at High Road School of Fairfield County took learning beyond the classroom during a Petco visit filled with animals, exploration and real-world skill building.

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High Road Students Enjoy Maritime Aquarium Field Trip

High Road School of Fairfield County students explored marine life, conservation, and real-world learning during a memorable Maritime Aquarium field trip.

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High Road School of Hartford Primary Students Take on “Survivor” Team Challenges

Students at High Road School of Hartford Primary recently had the opportunity to participate in an exciting series of Survivor…

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