We are currently taking phone calls for preschool children in the Ansonia School Readiness program at four different locations (Ansonia Public Schools Pre-K, Julia Day Nursery, TEAM Early Education and the Valley YMCA Child Care Center). Please contact the School Readiness Coordinator at 203-736-5080, ext. 5143 or astanisci@ansonia.org for availability.

The School Readiness Grant Program provides a developmentally appropriate preschool program for children ages 3-5. Through a program that provides open-ended materials and hands-on activities, children develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally. School Readiness adheres to the philosophy that children learn through play. Teachers foster each child’s sense of him/herself as an individual and promote their readiness skills and self-esteem using the CT Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) and the CT Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS).

Health and nutrition activities are also an integral part of our curriculum. School Readiness builds a foundation of knowledge for future education.

Mission Statement

The Valley Early Childhood Regional Council (VECRC) is comprised of early childhood program staff and organizations that serve Valley Pre-K children in Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton. The Council's mission is to support the Valley Community as a leader in early childhood development and family engagement in an effort to ensure all Valley children are prepared socially and developmentally to thrive in school.

For more information about VECRC, visit their website here.

For more information about preschool programs that participate in the Ansonia School Readiness Grant Program, please contact School Readiness Coordinator, Alyson Stanisci, at 203-736-5080, ext. 5143 or astanisci@ansonia.org.

The Ansonia Charger Club is an after school program that has been in existence since 2002.  It is a collaboration of Ansonia Public Schools, Boys & Girls Club of the lower Naugatuck Valley, Valley Regional Adult Education, Parent Child Resource Center, and Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County.

The Charger Club serves 100 students in Grades 6-8. The major components of the program are:

• Homework help with teachers.
• Fitness twice a week at the Boys & Girls Club.
• Enrichment classes such as hands-on science, technology and art.
• Parent engagement events. 

The Charger Club will be funded for five years from 2021-2025 by the State of Connecticut 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

Regular updates regarding the Charger Club can be found on their Facebook page.

 

PACE Program

Director of PACE:  Mr. Thomas Brockett

 

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The PACE Alternative Education provides the BEST not the last chance for many students.  Innovative design, high expectations, and unique flexible learning options offer students at PACE the BEST chance of finding social and academic success.  We will continue to build a quality program in support of covering curriculum content areas to significantly increase educational experiences for our students.

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The Positive and Creative Education (PACE) Program, housed in Ansonia High School, is an exceptionally successful alternative education program.  The PACE Program serves as a secondary school dropout diversion program for Ansonia students as well as students from Derby, Seymour, Stratford, Monroe, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect and Beacon Falls.  The ambitious and creative PACE staff work cooperatively to ensure the success of the program and its students.  PACE staff encourage students to value education and give back to the community.  A combination of both computer and traditional hands-on instruction is used to prepare students for life after high school. Through this program, students develop a sense of belonging, generosity, mastery, and independence. The passion and determination of the PACE staff has allowed the PACE program to expand and raise graduation rates.  Students are considered for the PACE program based on the following:  academic failure, behavioral issues, attendance/truancy issues, and special case recommendations.  

For more information or an orientation packet, contact Mr. Thomas Brockett, Director of PACE at (203)736-5060 or Mrs. Jill Keklik-Cimino, Social Worker, at (203) 954-0480.  

To Learn More About the AHS PACE Program:

• Program Theory
• Logic Model
• Logic Model Chart
• Entrance Procedures
• Credit Requirements
• Daily Schedule
• Code of Conduct
• Bus Schedule

PACE Forms:

1. Referral Form
2. Registration Form
3. Student Information Survey
4. Student Contract
5. Internet Use Agreement Form (A New Form Must be Completed Each Year)

 

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PACE article from the The Charger Pride (Ansonia High School's Student Newspaper):  "A Happy Pace"

VITAHLS: Valley Initiative to Advance Health & Learning in Schools

VITAHLS Facebook Page

Ansonia Public Schools participates in a regional adult education program, operated by Valley Regional Adult Education. High school completion and ESL (English as a Second Language) courses are offered in several locations in Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, and Monroe. In addition, enrichment courses are offered, at a fee, in a regional program involving Shelton, Derby, and Ansonia.

The Adult Education Program catalog is now available online at www.vrae.org. Adult education offers programs in English as second language, citizenship, high school completion, family literacy and adult enrichment classes. For additional information call (203) 924-6651.

Here are copies of the most recent catalogs:

Fall 2019