Collaborating to help families find the right fit for their children

Allies in Education

The Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO), part of the Connecticut State Department of Education, offers free public school choice options for students in Pre-K3 through Grade 12.

RSCO believes access to the right educational opportunities can change lives and strengthen communities. Together with trusted organizations, we help families find information, guidance, and support to make informed school choices and build brighter futures.

Collaborating to help families find the right fit for their children

Allies in Education

The Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO), part of the Connecticut State Department of Education, offers free public school choice options for students in Pre-K3 through Grade 12.

Why Partner with RSCO?

RSCO partners with organizations who are already deeply connected to their communities to make navigating school choice easier, more welcoming, and more equitable. Whether you’re a library, nonprofit, school readiness program, or community-based organization, there’s a role for you in this work.

Together, we can:

Expand awareness of school choice opportunities across our region
Ensure families can easily access guidance tailored to their needs
Create engaging experiences that inspire children’s curiosity
Strengthen community connections that help families feel supported

Ways to Partner with RSCO

RSCO offers flexible partnership opportunities that align with the work you already do. Together, we can ensure families have the information they need — and help them find the right fit for their child.

Invite RSCO to your Event

Invite RSCO to your Event

We can attend your event to connect families with school choice information in an engaging, accessible way.

What we provide:

Informational materials
Promotional Items
Staff to answer questions
Family-friendly activities

Where this works well: Community festivals, school readiness events, library programs, health fairs, back-to-school events

Community Satellite Sites

These organizations are trusted access points where families can find school choice information and support in the Greater Hartford region. Together, we help make school choice resources easier to reach in the places families already know and trust

Hartford Public Library

Our lead partner, Hartford Public Library supports families at branches throughout Hartford with a dedicated School Choice Coordinator who provides hands-on application assistance, hosts engagement events, and ensures school choice materials are widely accessible.

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford

Catholic Charities offers direct support to families navigating the school choice process, including application assistance and school choice informational programs for families.

Community Renewal Team (CRT)

CRT supports families through early childhood programs and outreach events, helping parents understand school choice options and complete their applications.

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH)

LVGH connects adult learners and families to school choice resources during literacy programs and community events, offering assistance with applications and referrals.

The Village for Families & Children

The Village distributes RSCO materials at multiple sites and refers families to school choice support services, serving as an access point for resources and referrals.

Housing Authority of the City of Hartford

The Housing Authority ensures that RSCO information reaches Hartford families, sharing materials and helping connect residents to additional support.

Featured Partner Spotlight - Hartford Public Library

Hartford Public Library is RSCO’s flagship satellite partner and a trusted hub for lifelong learning in the community. With a deep commitment to equity, education, and access to opportunity, the Library plays a vital role in helping families make informed decisions about their children's futures.

Power of Partnership

Supporting Families Throughout the Community

With a dedicated School Choice Coordinator available to guide parents through the application process, Hartford Public Library helps families understand their options and make confident school decisions. This collaboration ensures school choice resources are visible, accessible, and connected to other community supports — demonstrating the power of working together to help every child find the right fit.

Interested in becoming a partner?

Have a program or idea that could support families learning about school choice? Let’s connect.

Vincent Crawford

Family Engagement and Community Outreach Coordinator

Telephone: 860-713-6992
Email: Vincent.Crawford@ct.gov

Our Partners

RSCO partners with community groups to connect families with the information and support they need to make informed school choices.

Allies in Education

Allies in Education

Why Partner with RSCO?

Ways to Partner with RSCO

Invite RSCO to your Event

Invite RSCO to your Event

Host a RSCO Program

Share RSCO Information

Invite RSCO to your Event

Community Satellite Sites

Hartford Public Library

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford

Community Renewal Team (CRT)

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH)

The Village for Families & Children

Housing Authority of the City of Hartford

Featured Partner Spotlight - Hartford Public Library

Supporting Families Throughout the Community

Interested in becoming a partner?

Vincent Crawford

Our Partners

Why Partner with RSCO?

Ways to Partner with RSCO

Invite RSCO to your Event

Invite RSCO to your Event

Host a RSCO Program

Share RSCO Information

Invite RSCO to your Event

Community Satellite Sites

Hartford Public Library

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford

Community Renewal Team (CRT)

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH)

The Village for Families & Children

Housing Authority of the City of Hartford

Vincent Crawford

Featured Partner Spotlight - Hartford Public Library

Supporting Families Throughout the Community

Interested in becoming a partner?

Our Partners