CT Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS)
- CT Early Learning and Development Standards (Spanish)
- CT ELDS Poster (printable legal size – 14″ x 8.5″) (Spanish)
Supporting All Children Using the CT ELDS
- A Guide to Domains and Strands (Spanish)
- Building Meaningful Curriculum (Spanish)
- Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners (Spanish)
- Meeting the Needs of Dual Language Learners (Spanish)
CT ELDS Alignment Documents
- CT ELDS to Kindergarten Standards Crosswalks (Spanish)
- Appendix A: CT ELDS to Common Core State Standards Alignment – ELA
- Appendix B: CT ELDS to Common Core State Standards Alignment – Mathematics
- The CT ELDS and the CT Social Studies Framework
- The CT ELDS and the Next Generation Science Standards
- Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF)
Resources for families
- Action Guides: What Can I Do to Support Early Learning and Development (English) (Spanish)
- Supporting All Children Using the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards: A Guide for Families (English) (Spanish)
- Hello Kindergarten! (Spanish)
Connecticut’s Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS)
CT DOTS Forms
- Narrative Child Summary Form (Word document)
- Child Summary Form (Excel document)
- Class/Group Summary Form (Excel document)
- Examples of Data Collection Forms
- Examples of Data Tracking Forms
CT DOTS Family Input Pages
The CT DOTS Family Pages are one way that teachers can gather information about a child’s learning and development. These fillable forms are available in English and Spanish and include tips for supporting learning and development at home. Find the CT DOTS Family Pages here.
Order CT ELDS or CT DOTS materials
To order CT ELDS and CT DOTS materials or the Hello Kindergarten! brochure, complete this online form.
Copies of the following documents may be requested online and picked up at one of six locations across the state. There will be limited availability of boxes/or bags at pick up locations so please bring bags or boxes with you to transport the documents.
- CT Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS)
- CT ELDS Action Guides (includes both English and Spanish in the same document)
- CT ELDS posters (available in English or Spanish)
- The CT Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS) Observation Progression Book
- CT DOTS User’s Manual
- CT DOTS Flipchart (Note: the flipcharts are packaged with paper band and are hole-punched in the upper left hand corner but do not come with metal rings)
- Hello Kindergarten! (available in English or Spanish)
Last updated June 26, 2024