The CT Student Activities Conference announces “Converge 2016: A Leadership Conference for Young Women of Color.” This unique event, designed to awaken leadership skills and inspire high school students to reach their highest level of achievement, will be held on January 11, 2016, at Quinnipiac University in Hamden. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Janice Castle, a highly acclaimed human resources professional raised and educated in Hartford whose story will encourage students to pursue their goals and dreams.

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As a follow-up to CAS’ very popular series of presentations on the new changes in the PSATs and SATs, John Fallon, Executive Director of College & Career Readiness State Market Offerings at The College Board, is coming to CAS on November 10th and 18th to discuss the specific impact of these changes in math and science.

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The first session in the 2015-16 CCSS Leadership Community of Practice series will be held on October 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for “Connecticut Core: A Practitioner’s Perspective on Implementation Successes and Modifications” featuring three CT educators who will share their experiences with CCSS implementation. The series is offered at no cost to school and district leaders, or their designee, and includes continental breakfast and lunch.

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CAS is offering a four-part community of practice series for teacher teams which focuses on mastery-based learning. Presented by author Allison Zmuda, “Making Learning Personal: A Mastery-Based Learning Community Of Practice” is designed to help teachers understand and implement mastery-based learning in their classrooms. District and building administrators are encouraged to attend the first and last sessions with their teachers. Zmuda, a former teacher at Newtown High School, has consulted on this topic in many school districts in Connecticut and other states. Registration closes next week.

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CAS and ACES are jointly offering a new training program to help administrators and faculty members respond to students' needs in a way that supports their growth as learners and their relationship capabilities. “Using a New Lens: A Unique Approach to Understanding Challenging Behavior in Our Schools” will explore the well-researched psychological theory of attachment and its impact on a child's approach to learning and relationships. Participants will engage in a reflection process protocol that results in insights into understanding and changing both student and teacher behavior.

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Are there members of your faculty who have the potential to be strong school leaders? If so, please pass along this flyer detailing four upcoming information sessions about the University of Connecticut Administrator Preparation Program (UCAPP). The Neag School of Education and CAS have collaborated to develop this nationally recognized program that combines rigorous course work with a robust internship experience to prepare candidates for successful school building and central office level leadership. The combined resources of the university and CAS, the personal attention that each student receives, and the caliber of the classroom learning experience set the UCAPP program apart from all other preparation institutions in Connecticut. We hope that you will encourage your most promising teachers to consider the UCAPP program as the next step in their career ladder.

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Connected Principals has teamed up with the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals to host a weekly Twitter chat throughout the month of October to help promote Connected Educator Month and National Principals Month. There are two chats remaining so please join the conversation at #CPChat on October 19th and October 26th at 9 p.m. EST. School leaders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with their colleagues around the globe!

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From research grants for educators to awards for school libraries, a rich array funding opportunities is available to local schools and communities. Here is a glimpse of three worthwhile grant programs whose deadlines are on the horizon.

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