Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Connecticut

Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.

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Connecticut's K-12 CS and STEM funding landscape combines federal formula dollars (Title I, II, IV-A, and Perkins V) with a strong network of community foundations including the NewAlliance Foundation, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. The CT Space Grant Consortium (NASA affiliate) runs periodic educator grants for STEM and space science projects, while Energize CT has historically supported energy education in schools. With 166 districts and about 670 schools, Connecticut offers teachers both state-competitive and locally-focused grant opportunities.

CategoryStatus
AI in Curriculum StandardsSee standards alignment section below
AI-Specific LegislationCheck state DOE for current status
CS Graduation RequirementVaries by district
AI Teacher EndorsementSee state DOE certification frameworks
AI Task ForceCheck state DOE for current status
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Les meilleures opportunités de financement

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competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (CT)

competitive grant

Perkins V Supplemental Enhancement Grant

competitive grant

CSDE After School Grant Program

competitive grant

CT Space Grant Consortium K-12 Educator Grants

competitive grant

Petit Family Foundation Grants

competitive grant

NewAlliance Foundation Annual Grants

competitive grant

Fairfield County's Community Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Small Grants

competitive grant

American Savings Foundation Community Grants

competitive grant

Sustainable CT Community Match Fund

competitive grant

Long Island Sound Futures Fund Education Grants

competitive grant

Energize CT Energy Education Grants

competitive grant

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

competitive grant

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Honda USA Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Verizon Innovative Learning Grants

competitive grant

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

competitive grant

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

private national

DonorsChoose School Funding

competitive grant

Rural Tech Fund Grants

competitive grant

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Grants

competitive grant

NSF STEM K-12 Grants

competitive grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants

competitive grant

NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET)

competitive grant

FIRST Robotics Team Grants

federal

Title I Part A Formula Grants

federal

Title II Part A Formula Grants

federal

Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

federal

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Formula Grants

federal

Perkins V CTE Formula Grants

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Securing funding for AI and CS education does not have to be overwhelming. Our team has helped hundreds of schools across the country successfully apply for technology grants.

  • Free Grant Application Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for the most common federal and state funding programs
  • Grant Writing Assistance — Our team can review your application draft and provide feedback
  • Budget Templates — Pre-built budget justifications showing how Forward Education products fit within grant requirements
  • Compliance Documentation — Evidence of standards alignment and student outcomes to strengthen your proposal
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Professional Development for AI and CS Education

Implementing AI literacy and computer science does not have to mean starting from scratch. Forward Education provides comprehensive professional development to help educators build confidence and competence.

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MicroChat Foundations Workshop

VirtualSelf-Paced3 hours

Hands-on introduction to MicroChat and the micro:bit ecosystem. Teachers learn to run the core AI literacy lessons, facilitate student coding activities, and connect content to their state standards.

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On-Site AI Literacy Integration Training

In-PersonCustomizable1-2 days

Full-day on-site training for district or school teams. Includes hands-on kit setup, lesson planning, standards crosswalk, and assessment strategy. Ideal for district-wide rollouts.

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Ongoing Coaching and Community

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Monthly live PD sessions, a teacher community for lesson sharing, and direct support from our curriculum team. Keeps your program fresh and teachers supported all year long.

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