Connecticut Education Association (CEA)

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Today is August 28, 2008

Register Now for CEA Retirement Workshops
Attend one of CEA's Retirement Workshops this fall and start planning for retirement—it's never too early. Registration is only available to CEA members. To register, in the upper right hand corner, enter the first three letters of your last name and the last four digits of your social security number in both boxes click login, and then go to www.cea.org/retirement.

Teachers: Join Your Colleagues for a Play and Raise Money for Needy Children
For unbeatable enjoyment and unique goodwill, please attend a benefit performance of “No Child...” on Friday night, September 5, in Hartford. It’s a special way to start off the school year and reflect on the consequences of the No Child Left Behind Act in a theatrical setting. The event benefits your charity, the Connecticut Education Foundation. Read More
Read a review of the play from the Hartford Courant.

Summer Leadership Conference Evaluation
Thank you to everyone who attended CEA's 2008 Summer Leadership Conference, August 4-6. Please fill out the evaluation form and give us your feedback: Summer Leadership Conference Evaluation.

Treasurer/Membership Workshops Held This August and September
These workshops are held around the state and deal with membership processing procedures, special services, and treasurers' responsibilities. For dates and further information read more here.

BEST to be Phased Out; Task Force Meeting this September
The task force will answer key questions determining how support and assistance will be given to new teachers. Read More

Subscribe to the RSS Feed on CEA's In the News Page
CEA provides relevant news articles for teachers on the In the News page. You can subscribe here: In the News

Improved Educational Opportunities Are Goal of Lawsuit
CEA is part of a coalition trying to convince the Connecticut Supreme Court to clear the way for a suitable program of education for each and every child. A decision is expected sometime this summer. Read More
School Finance Expert Bob Brewer offers his perspective on the coalition’s efforts. Read Blog
Legal documents and related background information are available at www.ccjef.org.

Are You Highly Qualified under NCLB?
CEA’s successful advocacy efforts are easing the concerns of Connecticut teachers who were worried about the possible harmful ramifications of an inaccurate State Department of Education (SDE) ruling late last fall. Read More

Legislation & Politics

Learn About Commissioner's Plan to Overhaul High Schools
Connecticut Secondary School Redesign brochure
CEA wants to hear from you. Send e-mails to comments@cea.org.

Education Resources

Works4Me: Tips by Teachers, for Teachers
Find 100s of classroom management tips and best practices -- all from the real experts: teachers like you! Read More

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