1. Middletown, Connecticut A School and Community Summary Chris Weaver and Sheila Riffle University of Connecticut Administrator Preparation Program Storrs Cohort 1

2. Demographics Middletown boasts a very diverse population both ethnically and economically. It is one of the only communities in Connecticut to include urban, suburban and rural characteristics within it’s 42 square miles. Click here for 2000 US Census Demographic Informationhere

3. Community Resources Middletown offers a wide variety of services and resources to its vastly diverse population. There are numerous town-sponsored (recreational and educational) programs for children and families of the community. There is also a large number of social service agencies that provide assistance in various areas of need. YMCAYMCA United WaySocial ServicesUnited WaySocial Services North End Action TeamGreen Street Arts Center Downtown District

4. Education in Middletown Public Schools Mission Statement The mission of the Middletown Public Schools is to enable all students to achieve at their highest potential by challenging them through a system structured around a common core of knowledge, skills, values, and variety of educational experiences. Through partnerships with family and community, our schools will promote the pursuit of lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and decision making in a culturally diverse world.

5. Public Schools Education in Middletown Middletown Schools

6. Special Programs Education in Middletown Middletown Public Schools is committed to offering a variety of opportunities and support for its students. Various curricular and extracurricular programs have been established over the years to enhance and support student learning. Cultural Council Parent Involvement School-Family-Community Partnerships Parent Resource Centers (Farm Hill and Macdonough)Parent Resource Centers Middletown Schools’ Association (MSA)Middletown Schools’ Association Public Health Clinics (Keigwin, Wilson, Macdonough) Upward Bound Tech Prep

7. Special Programs ( Continued ) Education in Middletown English as a Second Language (ESL)English as a Second Language PROBE (Pupils Reaching Out for Broader Experiences)PROBE Special Education Title I Literacy Support School-Business Partnerships Volunteer Coordination Parent Leadership Training Institute Developmental Guidance High School Scholars District Wide Breakfast Program Vocational Agriculture (VOAG)Vocational Agriculture …and many more

8. No Child Left Behind Overall, student performance on state tests has improved. Middletown schools continue to make “Adequate Yearly Progress” and the percentage of sophomores meeting goal on all four tests has risen steadily over the past four years.Adequate Yearly Progress

9. CMT Trends

10. CAPT Trends Click here to get more detailed information from Middletown’s Strategic School Profileshere

11. Education in Middletown Other Opportunities Middletown is home to Wesleyan University and Middlesex Community College. Middletown houses several private and parochial elementary schools, two parochial high schools and a state vocational technical high school, Vinal Technical High School. In addition, the Middletown Annual Report states that over 3,000 adults enroll in a variety of Adult Education classes each year.Wesleyan University Middlesex Community CollegeVinal Technical High SchoolAdult Education

12. Additional Notable Programs and Organizations Kids Corner (YMCA)Kids Corner Parks and Recreation Senior Services Middletown Commission on the ArtsMiddletown Commission on the Arts Rushford Center REACH (YMCA)REACH