On Wednesday, December 1, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the following temporary emergency endorsements, effective for the 2021-22 school year: Emergency Generalist, PK-8 (#201), Emergency Generalist, 7-12 (#202), Emergency Teacher of English Language Learners, PK-12 (#204) and Emergency PK Authorization for Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (#205). The programs emphasize supporting students in acquiring the academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills necessary to successfully return to their local public schools or a less restrictive environment, and combine individualized instruction with a multimodal approach and high-interest materials to maximize learning.