On March 18, 2015, CAS will host a workshop for school leaders and their staff on how to use Google apps to enhance classroom instruction. In this workshop, a team from Shelton Intermediate School will share its experiences in becoming a Google Apps for Education school. Learn about the free tools available to educators and see how to use them to improve teaching and learning, increase student achievement, enhance classroom engagement, and make learning fun!  MORE

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The deadline for registering for the “High School Student Ambassador Mental Health Training" is January 30th. This unique, one-day training for high school student leaders and teacher advisers is designed to prepare them to help students who are experiencing mental health challenges. The workshop, offered in partnership with the Rushford Center and Institute of Living, will be held at the CAS Office on February 5th. Participants will:

• grow in their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
• identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
• increase their confidence in helping and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
• show increased mental wellness themselves.
• be introduced to common mental health challenges for youth.
• learn a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• cover topics including despondency, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
• increase their awareness of mental health disorders and available resources which should decrease incidents of bullying and disruptive behaviors impacting school climate.

Don't let your students miss out on this opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will benefit them, their peers and the school community as a whole.  MORE

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Due to continued demand, Alan Bernstein of The College Board will return to CAS on March 30th for a THIRD session of “The Redesigned SAT and PSAT/NMSQT: What School Administrators Need to Know.” Alan will discuss how the revised SAT and PSAT/NMSQT tests will be closely linked to rigorous college readiness standards, such as the Common Core State Standards. He will also explain what the changes will mean for parents, teachers, and students.   MORE

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Every school in Connecticut is blessed with parents and other volunteers who contribute to its success. Here's a chance to honor these individuals! Join us on March 4th at the Aqua Turf for the 15th Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. This event is designed to provide principals with a forum for giving public recognition to those volunteers who have made their schools better places to work and learn. Registration closes on February 13th!  MORE

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The CAS Middle Level Board has opened nominations for the 2015-2016 CAS Middle School of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to an outstanding CAS member middle school that represents the best in the profession. Nominations may be made by any present or former member of the school staff or by central office personnel. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 27, 2015. 
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CAS’ Regina Birdsell and the CT Office of Early Childhood’s Andrea Brinnel will be featured presenters in an upcoming national webinar on early childhood instruction. “Leading Pre-K-3 Learning Communities: Competencies for Effective Practice” will offer elementary principals and teachers best practices, relevant resources, and indicators to guide efforts to align early care and education with early elementary grades. The webinar will be held on March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. ET. Save the date!  MORE

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The 2015 CHET Dream Big! Competition is officially underway. This annual drawing and essay contest invites Connecticut’s K-8 students to express themselves creatively – with a chance to win some great prizes. The Dream Big! Competition will award $44,000 in prizes to students, including four grand prizes of a $1,000 CHET account contribution and eighty $500 contributions. Eight schools - one per county - with the highest number of entries will also win $500 each.  MORE

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