Norwalk curriculum committee advances 2026 Program of Studies after reviews of dual enrollment, IB and P TECH courses

The Norwalk School District curriculum committee on Jan. 26 reviewed a 180‑page Program of Studies that expands college‑credit opportunities, strengthens IB offerings and adds new P TECH career and technology courses, then voted to send the document to the full school board for approval.

Rob Pennington, who led the presentation, said the Program of Studies is compiled each year after departmental proposals, principal approvals and central‑office review, and that the full board will receive the document next Tuesday. "It's a 180 pages long," Pennington said, noting the volume reflects the district's course offerings and pathway alignments.

Why it matters: The update increases the number of courses that allow students to earn transferable college credit through partnerships with UConn Early College Experience, Southern Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac, and expands access to IB and career‑focused pathways. District staff described the changes as a strategy to improve equity and reduce future college costs for families.

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