Town Resources

Resources for parents and educators in Southington, Plantsville, Marion and Milldale

Elementary School

ACES – Advocacy, Commitment, Excellence, Service

Mission: Dedicated to enhancing and transforming lives through education, innovation, and leadership.
Vision: To create an equitable and socially just world, one life at a time.

ACES dedication to better serve its community is exemplified by the wide array of services and programs offered. These include adult and vocational programs, interdistrict programs, Open and Magnet School Parent Choice programs, Minority Teacher Recruitment initiatives, behavior services for individuals on the autism spectrum, occupational/ physical therapy, professional development, and technology services.



Web Site: https://www.aces.org/

Central Christian Academy

Grades - 3 year-old-kindergarten through 12th
School Hours: 8:15 am – 2:50 pm
Central Christian Academy uses Christian school curriculum, books, and material.

1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489

Phone: 860-621-6701 x2006

Web Site: http://centralchristianonline.org/

Chase Collegiate School

An independent PreK - Grade 12 day school.

565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury,

Phone: 203-236-9560

Web Site: http://www.chasecollegiate.org

CT State Department of Education

The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students. The Department is responsible for distributing funds to all Connecticut public school districts. The Department also operates the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

450 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford,

Phone: 860-713-6543

Web Site: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE

RSCO Open Choice and Magnet Schools

The Connecticut State Department of Education's Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) coordinates the Open Choice and Magnet School programs. Southington children can attend a Hartford district school through the Open Choice program or apply to the lottery to attend a magnet school with a specialized educational theme. There are over 40 schools in the program across the Hartford region serving Pre-K 3 to grade 12.

The RSCI lottery application period usually runs from November through late January of each year. Late applications are accepted through the summer.
Transportation is not provided for pre-K students.



Phone: 860-713-6990

Web Site: http://www.choiceeducation.org

Southington Public Schools and Integrated Preschool Program

The Southington Public School District has 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school and an alternative high school.
To determine which school your child will attend visit the school/street directory at https://www.southingtonschools.org/school-zone-directory.

The Integrated Preschool Program, which has approximately 50% typically developing children who serve as peer models for the students who require special education, meets at Wrinn Preschool Center at Hatton Elementary School (3 classrooms) and Strong Elementary School (1 classroom).
The Integrated Preschool Program of Southington Public Schools provides quality preschool center-based activities to three and four-year-old children in Southington.  A portion of enrolled students are typically developing children who serve as peer models for students who require special education.  The preschool staff use the Early Learning and Development Standards to prepare children for kindergarten. Through developmentally appropriate play, language experiences are nurtured to foster independence, increase self-esteem, and maximize learning in a positive, encouraging environment.

Open House or tours:  Available upon request to the Special Education Coordinator.  

Session days/times:
Hatton AM Session runs from 8:35 AM to 11:15 AM
Strong AM Session runs from 9:05 AM – 11:45 AM
Hatton PM Session runs from 12:25 PM to 3:05 PM
Strong PM Session runs from 12:55 PM – 3:35 PM

Three-year-olds attend two or three AM sessions per week.  Four-year-olds attend three or four PM sessions per week. There are no sessions held on Fridays.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation of community peers.

Preschool registration occurs late spring and parents will be notified how to register online once their child has been accepted into the program. Community peers are charged a non-refundable acceptance fee of $25 annually in addition to a tuition fee (which is comparable to the other nursery schools in town).   Registration forms, including a record of required immunizations, will be necessary for those students accepted into the program as a community peer. 

Returning students will be sent a renewal form.

Parents will be notified by mail in August of the child’s teacher, start date, and days per week.

See more details and the current availability at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/kindergarten-ready/preschool-options/.
https://www.southingtonschools.org/district-departments/special-education/preschool.


Southington,

Phone: Registration, preschool and special ed: 860-628-3200 x10332

Web Site: https://www.southingtonschools.org/district-departments/special-education/preschool

Special Education Department of Southington Public Schools

The Southington School District offers a continuum of Special Education services to meet the individual needs of students, ages 3-22, identified as needing special education. In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students receive their instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), which is determined by a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) & Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.

Special Education District-Wide Services
• Preschool Integrated Program (Pre-K 3 & 4)
• Specialized Learning Center (HES Grades K-5):
• Comprehensive Learning Center (HES, JFK, SHS Grades K-12):
• Therapeutic Learning Center (KES, HES, JAD, SHS Grades K-12):
• STELLAR- Southington's Transitional Education in Life, Learning Adult Responsibilities (GRADES 12+)

For more information about developmental concerns and the Special Education department of SPS, see http://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/development-concerns/.



Phone: (860) 628-3200 x10322

Web Site: https://www.southingtonschools.org/district-departments/special-education

St. Luke Catholic School

"St Luke Catholic School is a Christ centered, nurturing learning community that fosters Catholic faith based values in our students while achieving academic excellence."

NEASC Accredited, PreK 3 through Grade 8. Registration happens through the spring.

3 and 4-year-old students in the half-day program are in school from 8-11:30 pm and full-day students are in school from 8-2 pm with lunch and rest time. Parents can choose 2-5 days a week with half or full-day options. Children should turn 3 before December 1st of the year enrolled. Students can register to start kindergarten before they turn 5.  Before and Aftercare is also available when needed. The Pre-4 program successfully prepares children for a smooth transition to kindergarten.

Students wear school uniforms.

St. Luke Catholic School is a Christ-centered, nurturing learning community that fosters Catholic faith-based values in our students while achieving academic excellence. Students of all races, ethnicities, and religions are welcomed at St. Luke Catholic School and admission is offered to all qualified applicants whose needs can be fully met by the school. Contact them to arrange a tour.
Previously Southington Catholic School.

133 Bristol St
Southington, Connecticut 06489

Phone: 860-628-2485

Web Site: https://school.stlukect.org/

Talcott Mountain Academy

Talcott Mountain Academy is an independent school for gifted and talented students in grades K-8.

324 Montevideo Road
Avon, CT

Phone: 860-644-0035

Web Site: http://www.talcottacademy.org