The CAS-CIAC Endowment and Flanagan Grant Program, made possible by the generosity of sponsors whose dollars have helped build a stable endowment fund, provides grant money to member schools to fund new or existing initiatives that lead to enriched educational experiences and/or improved learning environments. The deadline for proposals is April 10th.

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CAS welcomes Jackie Coleman to the position of CSDE Education Consultant for the Arts! CAS is collaborating with Jackie on multiple arts initiatives and is committed to increasing opportunities for all students to experience arts education. Read about Jackie’s impressive professional background and her extensive contributions to arts education in Connecticut!

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CAS is hosting the 20th Annual High School Arts Awards Banquet on Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Those schools that have not yet registered are encouraged to do so immediately to ensure their place at the banquet.

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In conjunction with National Administrative Professionals Week, CAS will host its annual conference for school secretaries and administrative assistants on April 24th at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The conference will feature two unique presentations designed to enrich the important role that secretaries play in our schools. Additionally, the CAS Administrative Assistant of the Year Award will be presented at the conference. Please consider making a nomination.

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CAS is frequently contacted by districts in need of an interim administrator for a variety of positions (principal, assistant principal, dean of student, etc.) and for varying lengths of time. If you are planning to retire this June or know of a recently retired colleague who might be interested in serving in an interim position, please send a resume to Ev Lyons at elyons@casciac.org. CAS simply serves as a clearinghouse for candidates, passing along to districts any resumes we have on file, and is not involved in the selection process.

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Due to continued demand, Alan Bernstein of The College Board will return to CAS on April 28th for a FOURTH 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.

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After five consecutive weeks with snow days for most districts, we wanted to ensure students had sufficient time to develop the strongest possible videos and essays for this year’s CT Student Voices Contest. Therefore, we’ve decided to extend this year’s entry deadline to Monday, March 16th. Now is the time for your students to make their voices heard and share their great ideas for improving education in Connecticut. We’re very impressed by the essays and videos we’ve received thus far, but we want to hear from more districts! Even with a deadline extension in place, time is ticking! 

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The Connecticut Association of National Honor Societies’ (CANHS) annual conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell on Friday, May 22, 2015. This year’s conference will challenge NHS students to look inward as part of transitioning to higher levels of leadership and creating lasting, meaningful change. The ever-popular Ed Gerety, professional speaker and author, will be the keynoter.

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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 no-cost 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!

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Nine Connecticut high schools submitted entries in the inaugural CAS-CIAC Battle of the Fans competition, producing short videos showcasing the spirit and sportsmanship of their student cheering sections. The submissions have been reviewed and three finalists have been named - congratulations to Sacred Heart High School, Simsbury High School and Thomaston High School!

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