Why Thrive Exists
Students thrive when the right support is in place. Thrive Support Network works alongside schools and families to help close critical gaps in student support, strengthen learning environments, and create pathways for every student to succeed.
Student Support Gaps
Schools need qualified, consistent professionals who can provide students with the individualized support they need to learn, participate, and succeed.
Workforce Challenges
Recruiting and retaining trained educational and behavioral support professionals can make it difficult for schools to meet growing student needs.
Access & Opportunity
Students and families deserve equitable access to educational, behavioral, enrichment, and community-based resources that support long-term success.
Let’s Help Students Thrive.
The Need in Numbers
The need for student support continues to grow.
91,847K
Connecticut students received special education services
17.9%
Of CT public school students receive special education services
Sources: Connecticut State Department of Education; Hartford Public Schools. 2023–24 and 2024–25 data.
4,600
Students supported by Hartford Public Schools Special Education*
47.5
Special education teacher vacancies reported in Hartford in Feb. 2025
“Every student deserves the right support, at the right time, from people prepared to help them thrive.”
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Thrive Support Network
How Thrive Creates Impact
Every investment in Thrive strengthens students, builds professional capacity, and supports communities.
STUDENTS
Student Support
Educational staffing, behavioral support, individualized assistance & specialized transportation.
STAFF
Workforce Development
Recruiting, training and developing the professionals who support students.
COMMUNITY
Family & School Partnerships
Family engagement, professional development and collaboration with schools.
Every Young Person
Deserves To Feel
Supported
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Have questions or want to explore a partnership?
Email: info@thrivesupportnetwork.org
Serving: Connecticut schools, students & families
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