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Dr. James H. Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy is a dynamic, diverse learning community. Our students demonstrate civic responsibility, as they become independent, competent and confident users of information and technology. Our students acquire, implement and master literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and problem solving skills, as they develop their physical and artistic potential.

Our safe educational environment supports collaboration among Central Connecticut State University, and our staff, teachers, families and our community.

Our commitment is to academic excellence and responsible citizenship. In pursuing this mission, we believe:
•    High expectations apply to all
•    Children have an innate desire to learn
•    Each child is unique
•    Learning should be fun

Collectively, our focus is targeted at increased student achievement. We work to achieve this
through teacher preparation, professional development, technology and grants.
Our collaboration is a critical area of focus.

Dr. James H. Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy was named after Dr. James H. Naylor. Dr. Naylor was born in Schuylerville, New York in 1869. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Naylor became a practicing physician in the city of Hartford, and became very active in civic affairs. He was a member of the South School District Committee and became its president in 1920. When the last school in the South District was opened in 1927, it was named after him as attribute to Dr. Naylor’s great interest and concerns surrounding education.