Welcome to the Best Practices section of SERC's Web site! We're
here to research, compile, disseminate and promote practices for
educators and families with the goal of improving educational
opportunities for all children. SERC, with support from the CT
State Department of Education and the Connecticut Vanguard
Schools Initiative, has identified effective practices --
connected to nine standards found in effective schools -- that
improve student performance. This dynamic database of
information, literature, and materials has been compiled from a
variety of local and national resources and is continuously
updated. It is intended to support administrators,
practitioners, and family members seeking strategies that have
been proven successful in a variety of settings. You will find
information on Best Practices in early childhood, elementary,
and secondary education. In addition, this site recognizes and
celebrates the Connecticut schools that have embodied the nine
standards and strive to continue Best Practices