Monday is the last day to register for the annual CAS-CAPSS convocation. Join us at the Aqua Turf on September 20th for an evening of camaraderie and inspiration. This year's featured speakers will be Connecticut’s very own Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, and Ellen Cohn, Deputy Commissioner of Education. Register now!

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CAS is thrilled to announce that Roxanne Augelli, recently retired principal of Washington Elementary School in Waterbury, has joined the central office staff as an assistant executive director. A 40-year veteran educator, Roxanne is well known for her achievements in the area of leadership development and for her work with Special Olympics. She has been hired to lead CAS’ elementary division following the retirement of Regina Birdsell in June.

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The CAS Recognition of Excellence in Education Reception will be held on November 30th at the Aqua Turf in Southington. This high-profile event allows members to spotlight an exemplary program and/or outstanding staff that have brought about significant school improvement, promoted school success or had a positive impact on the school. The reception will include appetizers, cocktails, musical entertainment and an awards ceremony. Please plan to attend with your staff!

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The CAS Division of Student Activities is hosting a statewide conference to showcase K-12 student activity programs that epitomize exemplary citizenship and civic awareness and demonstrate boundless potential for school-community impact. The CT Student Activity EXPO will feature both innovative and impactful programs nominated by school principals across the state as well as exhibitors who will offer schools additional learning and enrichment services.

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Nominations are now open for the 2017 CAS Assistant Principal of the Year Awards. These awards honor outstanding school administrators who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills, a commitment to their staff and students, service to their communities, and contributions to the overall profession of educational leadership. If you work with an exceptional assistant principal and would like to nominate him or her for the Assistant Principal of the Year Award, click below for further information.

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D.R.E.A.M NOW is an intensive youth leadership program that develops the emotional, physical, and intellectual competencies critical to future leadership proficiency. "D.R.E.A.M.," stands for developing responsible, educated, adaptive minds! "D.R.E.A.M NOW" reflects the urgency of the need to prepare youth for success in education and in life by providing opportunities for building self-esteem, self-confidence and interpersonal relationship skills. The innovative program curriculum provides a unique fusion of leadership development, instruction, interactive activities and field trips. Each program participant obtains an invaluable mix of experiences, knowledge and relationships that has a transformational effect on their lives.

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As part of the 2016 CABE-CAPSS convention, Nadia Lopez, author of The Bridge to Brilliance, will host a special session just for principals. Nadia, who is a finalist for the 2016 Global Teachers Prize, founded Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn, to help turn the tide in a neighborhood that had all but given up on its students. She successfully opened pathways to excellence in one of the most under-resourced communities in the country. She has been profiled in countless national media outlets, has been asked to speak at Harvard, was invited to the White House, and delivered a TED Talk on the “Revolution of Education.”

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Jump start 2017 with an intensive leadership training day! Learn new skills, challenge old ideas and prepare to rise to a new level of leadership in your school, home and community! Come to the Middle Level Leadership Conference 2017 at Trinity College on January 11, 2017. The theme of this year’s conference is “Imagination & Action Will Change the World.”

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The CAS New Leaders Academy's October 4 session will feature Jayne Ellspermann, 2015 National Principal of the Year, discussing "Challenging the Achievement Gap: Literacy Strategies." Participants will learn how to use literacy as a foundation to create a school culture that enhances the experience of students, faculty, and staff and leads to improved achievement for all students. While the Academy is a great professional learning experience for school leaders who are early in their leadership careers, this session is one that will be of interest to administrators of any tenure. Registration is open to all CAS members and there is no cost for participation.

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On November 1st, CAS and the Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) will present “The High School Principal: Leading for Innovation” at the Sheraton Hartford South in Rocky Hill, CT. The conference will examine topics and issues that high school principals are grappling with as they endeavor to improve teaching and learning in their schools. The keynote speaker will be Baruti Kafele, a former high school principal who successfully transformed four low-performing urban high schools in New Jersey. Dr. Douglas Reeves, renowned author and international expert on school reform, will discuss the latest research on how high impact leadership can improve schools.

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The Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS), in collaboration with the Literacy Coalition of Greater New Haven, is hosting a literacy forum on September 29th at Wilbur Cross High School. “Language, Bilingualism and Literacy - In School And Beyond" will feature keynote speaker Dr. Ofelia García, Professor of Urban Education and Hispanic Languages and Literatures at the CUNY Graduate Center. Admission is at no charge and light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited so advanced registration is required.

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The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and Prudential Financial have launched the 22nd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for middle level and high school students who have demonstrated outstanding service to their communities. These awards allow schools to reward and shine a spotlight on students who have distinguished themselves through volunteer activities. Applications for the 2017 awards are now open to students in grades 5-12 who have volunteered in the past year.

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The National P-3 Center has launched a new resource on its web site: the National P-3 Map. The Map identifies states, school districts, communities, and organizations across the United States that are working to create a well-aligned, coherent, high-quality continuum of learning from birth through third grade. Formerly curated by the Foundation for Child Development, the Map's new design and structure are intended to provide a place to find answers to the questions, "Who's doing P-3? What does their approach to P-3 include?"

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The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Aspirations in Computing Awards. NCWIT, a national body working to increase women’s participation in computing and technology, sponsors annual awards for both high school students and educators. The Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. Any US high school woman in grades 9 through 12 is eligible to apply. The Aspirations in Computing Educator Award publicly celebrates educators who encourage girls’ interest and participation in technology. Teachers, counselors, administrators, mentors and other educators are all eligible and welcome to apply. 

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