Performance Matters Forum 2025

Friday, November 7, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Connecticut Convention Center

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Conference Schedule

Daily Schedule of Events
Check-in 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Track One 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Track Two 9:40 – 10:40 a.m.
Track Three 10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
Track Four 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Conference Information

  • Parking is available in the Convention Center Garage. Bring your ticket to the conference check-in table for validation.
  • Please plan to arrive between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. to pick up your nametag.
  • There will be no breakfast or general session this year. Once you check in, you will go directly to your first breakout session.
  • All breakout session rooms are located on floor 6 on the side of the convention center facing the river. There will be signs to direct you.
  • There are no sign-ups for break-out sessions. However, please review the list of available sessions prior to the conference so you are prepared.
  • The conference will conclude at 1:00 p.m.
  • Free Wi-Fi will be available for attendees.
    Wi-Fi Name: CSDE Password: PMF2025!
  • A small number of paper agendas are available upon request.

Session Overview

Browse all sessions by track and room

Track 1 - 8:30-9:30 a.m.

ROOM 12 - SESSION A

Co-Teaching for Multilingual Learners

CREC

ROOM 13 - SESSION B

Experiences with the CT-SEDS MTSS Module

Stratford School District

ROOM 14 - SESSION C

Curriculum Design Lab: Hands-On Tools

CSDE

ROOM 15 - SESSION D

Attendee Collaboration Space

Open collaboration room

Track 2 - 9:40-10:40 a.m.

ROOM 12 - SESSION A

Digging into Seal of Biliteracy Data

CSDE

ROOM 13 - SESSION B

A Fireside Chat on MTSS Implementation Strategies

CSDE & District Partners

ROOM 14 - SESSION C

Supporting New Superintendents in Fostering Trust

EASTCONN & District Partners

ROOM 15 - SESSION D

Instructional Coaching: Impacting Student Performance

Thompson School District

ROOM 17 - SESSION F

Making Meaning of Metrics to Move Mountains

Canton School District

Track 3 - 10:50-11:50 a.m.

ROOM 12 - SESSION A

Targeted Teaching: Decodable Texts in Action

Wallingford School District

ROOM 13 - SESSION B

Creating a Buzz: Transforming Learning Through WIN

New Britain School District

ROOM 15 - SESSION D

Bridging the Gap: Innovative Internships and Credentials

CSDE & District Partners

ROOM 16 - SESSION E

See, Reflect, Grow: Empowering K-5 Teachers

New Milford School District

ROOM 17 - SESSION F

Strengthening School Climate: A Data-Driven Approach

CSDE & District Partners

Track 4 - 12:00-1:00 p.m.

ROOM 15 - SESSION D

From Grade 9 On-Track to Postsecondary Access

Meriden School District & RISE Network

ROOM 16 - SESSION E

Attendee Collaboration Space

Open collaboration room

ROOM 17 - SESSION F

Collaboration to Improve Outcomes for High-Risk Students

Session Canceled; please choose another