Registration is now open for the Eleventh Annual CANHS State Conference, to be held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Hartford Marriott in Rocky Hill. [more]
HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN
Might your school be interested in one of most exciting student activities for 21st century learners? The Connecticut Association of Schools Activities Conference is very pleased to offer a workshop on Robotics for interested high schools. Our presenter is Connecticut First, who, for several years has been in a partnership with leaders in business and technology from several companies in Connecticut, sponsoring robotics programs. [more]
RICK WORMELI BRINGS DIFFERENTIATD INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & GRADING TO CT
Rick Wormeli, one of the nation’s premier experts on Differentiated Instruction, will be presenting in Connecticut on April 29 and 30. Co-sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Schools and the New England League of Middle Schools, this two day conference entitled “Differentiated Instruction, Assessment and Grading,” is geared towards upper elementary, middle level and high school teachers. [more]
FLANAGAN MEMORIAL AWARDS APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
The Connecticut Student Acitivities Conference is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Thomas R. Flanagan Student Activities Memorial Awards program. This program encourages leadership, community service, or the development of academic, artistic, or communication skills in students. [more]
FIFTH ANNUAL CONNECTICUT DATA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Fifth Annual Connecticut Data Conference "Stories of Success – Closing the Achievement Gap" will take place at the Waterbury Holiday Inn on April 28 and 29, 2010. [more]
BANDJAM '10 - THE ULTIMATE BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITITION
The exciting new musical program continues at CAS! Does your high school have garage bands? If so, it's time to help them enter the Connecticut BandJam '10 - The Ultimate Battle of the Bands Competition!!! Let's help your students find the best avenue for displaying their talent! CAS is pleased to announce registration is now open for high school garage bands to compete statewide. [more]
SCHOOL OFFICE PERSONNEL 2010 CONFERENCE
This one-day program is designed to support the daily work of school secretaries and administrative assistants and their important contributions to a school’s culture and positive teaching and learning environment. The program includes up-to-the-minute information and practical suggestions to help secretaries do their job even better. [more]
CASC SPRING STATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The Connecticut Association of Schools and the Connection Association of Student Councils announce the Spring State Student Leadership Conference. Registration is now available online. The conference is scheduled for March 19-20, 2010 at Wesleyan University in Middletown with overnight hotel accommodations at the Inn at Middletown. In cooperation with the Wesleyan Upward Bound Program and Wesleyan University, this conference will feature speakers and programs that explore the themes of the 21st century skill: Communication. [more]
TEACHER EVALUATION SERIES FEATURES: TOM MOONEY-DIANE ULLMAN-KATHLEEN BUTLER
The Connecticut Principals’ Center of The Connecticut Association of Schools is again offering a series of workshops focusing on teacher evaluation. Thomas Mooney (Shipman & Goodwin, LLP and the Neag School of Education, UCONN), Diane Ullman (Superintendent, Simsbury Public Schools and Adjunct Professor, UCONN), and Kathleen Butler (Interim Dean, St. Joseph's College) are the presenters. [more]
HIGH SCHOOL ARTS AWARDS BANQUET ANNOUNCED
The Outstanding Arts Awards Banquet, for seniors who excel in either the performing or visual arts is being held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 6 P.M. at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville (Southington). Jostens continues their sponsorship of this very successful program. [more]
PRINCIPALS' CENTER PUBLISHES STUDY ON ADMINISTRATOR INDUCTION PROGRAMS
The CT Principals' Center has just released a summary of research and promising practices on administrator induction programs. Click here to read the introduction to "Administrator Induction Programs: Summary of Research and Promising Practices." Or download the full report here.