The Connecticut Consortium of Education Foundations (CTCEF) facilitates the creation, growth, and effectiveness of local education foundations (LEF) in Connecticut. CTCEF, a statewide, 501(c) (3), non-profit organization, offers local education foundations technical assistance at and beyond start-up and encourages sharing and collaborating between education foundations and with other community-based organizations. CTCEF is founded on the proven principle that community involvement is a key factor in improving schools and that LEFs can focus these resources to support public education.
CTCEF seeks to preserve the grassroots spirit and independence of the LEF movement by providing the following services to LEFs:
Annual conference and regional workshops (discounted registration for affiliates)
Assistance to create, strengthen, and revitalize LEFs
Access to LEF references and resources
CTCEF Web site (access to Affiliates Sign-In section for affiliates)
Survey/Directory that profiles LEFs (affiliates receive a complimentary copy)
Networking opportunities with other LEFs
E-mail updates (more frequently and in depth for affiliates)
Periodic print newsletter
CTCEF… Facilitating the creation, growth, and effectiveness of local education foundations in Connecticut