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Regional Educational Service Center
C.E.S. is one of the six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) in Connecticut and is a member of the RESC Alliance. RESCs were created more than 50 years ago to help neighboring school districts communicate and collaborate. Through RESCs, districts and communities have access to high-quality, cost-effective, collaborative programs and initiatives.
The Director of Special Education is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and oversight of all assigned programs and services within the division. This role includes supervising and evaluating staff, managing division budgets, collaborating with local education agencies and community partners, supporting curriculum and program development, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
The deadline to apply is June 10, 2026.
Qualified candidates must hold a Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certificate (092) along with one of the following endorsements: 061, 065, 068, 070, 071, 165, or 265. Candidates must also have a minimum of three years of relevant administrative experience in the assigned area. Preference will be given to candidates with additional administrative experience and a Sixth Year degree in Administration and Supervision. The Director also serves as a representative of C.E.S. at statewide RESC Directors of Special Education meetings and actively participates in regional and agency initiatives that support special education programs and services.
Key responsibilities include but not limited too:
- Providing leadership in program and curriculum planning
- Supervising administrative, professional, and support staff
- Managing division budgets and staffing assignments
- Supporting professional development and staff evaluation
- Collaborating with districts, families, and community stakeholders
- Monitoring program implementation and student individualized education plans
- Promoting continuous improvement and new business opportunities
- Ensuring safe, effective, and compliant learning environments
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Our mission is to identify and provide quality education opportunities for educators, students, families, and communities.
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Vision
With a strong commitment from a diverse and highly qualified staff, CES is the primary educational resource for the communities we serve. We are a model of leadership promoting a community of lifelong learning. We assure student success through regional collaboration, leadership, resources, and support.
Upcoming Events
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Calendar & Category Legend:
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CES Agency Calendar
- Agency Closed Agency Closed
- Early Dismissal Early Dismissal
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Six to Six Grade 1
- O'Connor Room 205 O'Connor Room 205
- Montagna Room 202 Montagna Room 202
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Six to Six Grade 2
- Evans Room 201 Evans Room 201
- Lunnie Room 204 Lunnie Room 204
- Wiggins Room 206 Wiggins Room 206
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Six to Six Grade 3
- Conlan Room 210 Conlan Room 210
- Kibby Room 211 Kibby Room 211
- McElroy Room 203 McElroy Room 203
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Six to Six Grade 4
- Esteves-Simpson Room 208 Esteves-Simpson Room 208
- Hittenmark Room 209 Hittenmark Room 209
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Six to Six Grade 5
- Cantalupo Room 208 Cantalupo Room 208
- Greene Room 212 Greene Room 212
- Bloom, Justin PE/Health Bloom, Justin PE/Health
- Technology Technology
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Six to Six Grade 6
- Graveline Room 215 Graveline Room 215
- Nechaev Room 213 Nechaev Room 213
- Bloom, PE/Health Bloom, PE/Health
- DiStefano/Rifkin Library/Technology DiStefano/Rifkin Library/Technology
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Six to Six Grade 7
- Math-Gallo Room 222 Math-Gallo Room 222
- Science-Couture Room 224 Science-Couture Room 224
- U.S. History-Milositz Room 206 U.S. History-Milositz Room 206
- Lang. Arts-Januski Room 207 Lang. Arts-Januski Room 207
- PE/Health - Bloom PE/Health - Bloom
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Six to Six Grade 8
- Math-Gallo Room 222 Math-Gallo Room 222
- Science-Couture Room 224 Science-Couture Room 224
- U.S. History-Milositz Room 220 U.S. History-Milositz Room 220
- Lang. Arts - Fletcher Room 141 Lang. Arts - Fletcher Room 141
- PE/Health - Bloom PE/Health - Bloom
- Technology -DiStefano/Rifkin Technology -DiStefano/Rifkin
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Six to Six Kindergarten
- Room 2 - Zgradden Room 2 - Zgradden
- Room 3 - Olver Room 3 - Olver
- Room 4 - O'Connor Room 4 - O'Connor
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Six to Six Preschool
- Room 1 - Wilson Room 1 - Wilson
- Room 6 - Della Rocco Room 6 - Della Rocco
- Room 7 - McGuire Room 7 - McGuire
- Room 8 - O'Neill Room 8 - O'Neill
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Special Education