Connecticut State Department of Education Awards $2 Million in High-Dosage Tutoring Grants to 42 Local Education Agencies
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10/05/2026
State investment builds on proven high-dosage tutoring model to provide intensive, curriculum-aligned mathematics support for students in Grades 6–10
(HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced that it is awarding a total of $2 million to 42 local education agencies through Connecticut’s High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program, continuing the state’s investment in a research-based approach to accelerating student learning in mathematics.
The 42 recipients were selected through a competitive grant process that drew 70 applications. The CSDE is directing the full $2 million available for the program to local education agencies to provide students with intensive, evidence-based mathematics support.
“Connecticut students are making progress in mathematics, and we want to keep that momentum going,” Governor Ned Lamont said. “High-dosage tutoring gives students focused support for the skills they need to succeed, and this investment is another way we are helping schools build on the gains we are seeing across the state.”
Connecticut initially launched its High-Dosage Tutoring Program with nearly $11.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funding. The state has since continued that investment with $2 million in FY 2027 funding, which is being awarded through this competitive grant process.
Connecticut initially prioritized middle and early high school mathematics for high-dosage tutoring because state assessment data demonstrated significant learning needs in these grades following the pandemic. Mathematics knowledge developed during these years provides an important foundation for success in advanced coursework, postsecondary education, and careers. The initial program focused on mathematics in Grades 6–9. The new state-funded initiative expands that work to students in Grades 6–10.
“We have now seen four consecutive years of improvement in mathematics, and that progress reinforces the importance of continuing to invest in strategies that are working for students,” Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker said. “High-dosage tutoring is a well-research approach provides students with consistent, focused support that strengthens classroom instruction and helps accelerate learning. By giving students additional time and support to strengthen their mathematics skills, we are helping build their confidence, deepen their learning, and empower every learner’s educational journey with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.”
Connecticut’s High-Dosage Tutoring Program is designed around research-based practices that distinguish high-dosage tutoring from traditional tutoring or homework assistance. On the Smarter Balanced assessments, students receiving HDT experienced approximately a 9-percentage-point increase in proficiency rates, while also increasing their mathematics achievement by approximately 9 scale-score points.
The model includes:
- Frequent tutoring: Students receive tutoring multiple times each week.
- Small groups: Tutoring is delivered individually or in small groups to allow for focused instruction and student engagement.
- Consistent tutors: Students work regularly with the same tutor to strengthen relationships and instructional continuity.
- Curriculum alignment: Tutoring is connected to grade-level mathematics content, and the curriculum students experience during core instruction.
- Integration into the school day: Whenever possible, tutoring is provided during the regular school day to increase student access and participation.
The high-dosage tutoring investment is part of Connecticut’s broader work to strengthen student achievement in math. Earlier this year, Governor Lamont proposed legislation to improve mathematics teaching and learning, and the Connecticut General Assembly passed key provisions of that proposal. The new law requires CSDE to redesign high school mathematics pathways to better prepare students for postsecondary education and careers, while also strengthening guidance and professional learning for educators. Connecticut has also joined the national Launch Years Initiative, focused on strengthening high school mathematics and improving students’ transitions to postsecondary education and the workforce.
2026–27 High-Dosage Tutoring Grant Recipients
The following 42 local education agencies were selected to receive funding:
|
District/LEA |
Award |
|
ACES |
$50,000.00 |
|
Bethany Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Bethel Public Schools |
$49,296.00 |
|
Bridgeport Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Bristol Public Schools |
$49,995.31 |
|
Canterbury Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Canton Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Capital Prep Harbor School |
$50,000.00 |
|
Danbury Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Derby Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
East Windsor Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
EASTCONN |
$49,178.91 |
|
Enfield Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Fairfield Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Goodwin University Educational Services |
$50,000.00 |
|
Great Oaks Charter School |
$50,000.00 |
|
Groton Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Hartford Public Schools |
$49,500.00 |
|
Meriden Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Middletown Public Schools |
$34,499.64 |
|
Montville Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Naugatuck Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
New Beginnings Family Academy |
$48,991.00 |
|
Norwich Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Oxford Public Schools |
$42,001.64 |
|
Plainfield Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Plainville Community Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Portland Public Schools |
$43,120.00 |
|
Preston Public Schools |
$23,503.64 |
|
Putnam Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Regional School District 11 |
$35,049.48 |
|
Regional School District 8 |
$40,280.00 |
|
Southington Public Schools |
$34,584.38 |
|
Stafford Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Stamford Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Suffield Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
The Bridge Academy Charter School |
$50,000.00 |
|
Torrington Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Waterbury Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Winchester Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Windsor Locks Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
|
Windsor Public Schools |
$50,000.00 |
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October 5, 2026
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