Registration for the annual conference for school secretaries and administrative assistants closes TODAY! The conference will feature two unique presentations designed to enrich the important role that secretaries play in our schools. Don't miss this chance to acknowledge the great work that administrative assistants do in your schools.

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The literature and research overwhelmingly show that the foundation for all school reform initiatives over the last decade is building a positive climate and culture. CAS Assistant Executive Director David Maloney will share evidence of this at the next session of the CCSS Leadership Community of Practice series. Join us for “School Climate and the Common Core” on April 26, 2017 at the CAS office. This morning workshop will include continental breakfast and a participant sharing session.

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On May 5th, Pullman & Comley’s School Law Practice will host a Special Education Legal Issues Forum at the CAS Office in Cheshire. This dynamic session is held annually to advise school leaders on current legal developments affecting special education. This year's forum will address such topics as: the recent Supreme Court ruling on FAPE standard; OCR guidance on discipline; seclusion and restraint; charter schools and Section 504; and pending special ed-related legislation. Register now! 

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The Connecticut Association of National Honor Societies’ (CANHS) annual conference will take place at Trinity College in Hartford on May 26, 2017. This empowering event is packed with hands-on leadership development activities focused on service, integrity and passion. This year’s conference will feature the ever-popular Aric Jackson. A charismatic and passionate communicator, Aric truly electrifies an audience.

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The next session of the 2016-17 Principals’ Leadership Series (PLS) will feature Dr. Tamika La Salle, assistant professor of the Neag School Psychology Program, who will examine the concepts of culture, cultural competence, and culturally responsive education. Join us from 8:30-11:30 AM on April 17th to discuss the influence of school climate and culture from an expanded ecological framework that will be presented within the educational context.

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Registration is open for the Fifth Annual High School Robotics Team Championship which will take place at Guilford High School on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Schools that are currently partnering with Connecticut FIRST are eligible to vie for the coveted title of State Robotics Team Champions!

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The CT Council for Education Reform (CCER) and CAS are co-sponsoring a spring conference titled “Engaging the Disengaged Learner.” Middle and high school principals and their leadership teams are invited to join us on May 2nd at the Sheraton Hartford South in Rocky Hill. Hear from two acclaimed keynote speakers: Eric Sheninger, best-selling author, award-winning principal, digital leadership pioneer, and senior fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE); and, Dr. Douglas Reeves, distinguished author and international expert on school reform. There will also be breakout sessions on inquiry-driven project-based learning, wraparound services, work-based partnerships, and positive school climate. Don't miss this powerful conference!

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In an effort to continually improve the services we provide, we are conducting a short survey of NHS/NJHS advisors. Please participate! The valuable feedback we receive will help us tailor our resources and programs to better meet the needs and interests of our member NHS/NJHS chapters and the individuals who lead them.

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Typically this time of year, school district administrators ponder whether to “non-renew” non-tenured teachers in response to budget uncertainty, as opposed to waiting for the fiscal picture to become clear and possibly laying off teachers at a later time. In this quick-read by Attorney Floyd Dugas from Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C., you can learn about the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewal relative to laying off non-tenured teachers.

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Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Arts in the Middle Conference. Middle level students and teachers are invited to the University of Hartford on May 23rd to develop their artistic abilities within the context of challenging, hands-on workshops involving both traditional and non-traditional artistic media. Working artists will lead all of the sessions! Participants will have the chance to do some great artwork, meet other artists, and have fun!!!

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The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence has launched a new initiative, the Emotion Revolution for Educators, to build awareness around the critical role of emotions in teaching, learning, and educator wellness and effectiveness. In order to ensure success of this initiative, the Center has created an online survey that asks educators to share how they currently feel in school, how they want to feel, and what they need to bridge the gap between the two. The Center is looking to hear from as many educators as possible; the stronger the research, the more effective the tools it can create. Please encourage your teachers to participate!

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