CommPACT Cited as Model Teacher Education Program
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is introducing a new approach to accrediting teacher education programs and has identified the CommPACT Schools initiative as a national model for the new system. Read press release.

Healthcare Partnership in Governor Rell’s Hands
House Bill 6582, An Act Establishing the Healthcare Partnership, was  passed by the House and Senate, however it is unclear whether the governor will sign the bill into law.  Read more.
♦ Contact the Governor. ♦ Listen to radio. ♦ Watch press conference excerpts.

High School STEM Teachers: CT Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) Is Looking for You!
CCAT has openings in its August Photonics and Lasersv, Aerospace, and Nanotechnology Academy. There is no cost and participants are eligible to receive a $1000 stipend and CEUs. Find out more.

CT School Reform Gains National Attention
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel heard encouraging reports from teachers, parents and principals during a recent visit to two Bridgeport CommPACT schools. Read more.

ARRA Provides Opportunities to Save Teachers’ Jobs
State Department of Education staff presented to CEA staff members on details of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Read more and listen to excerpts from the presentation.
♦ Read testimony of CEA Executive Director to Senate on ARRA.
♦ Watch excerpt on IDEA.  ♦ Watch excerpt on Title I.
♦ Find information on the initiatives and projects receiving funding in Connecticut. 

CEA Student Members Bring Carnival to Charter Oak Academy
The CEA Student Program's spring event featured 24 booths of activities for students to learn math, science, history, geography, reading/ language arts, and health and wellness. Read more and see photos.

Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program
Low interest rate mortgage available to some educators teaching in a priority or transitional school district, or in a state-identified subject matter shortage area. Read more.

CEA Training Highlights
Local leaders: watch training on connecting with members here.

Teacher Shortage Is Real Possibility as Retirements Escalate
Over the next four years, more than a third of the nation’s 3.2 million teachers could retire, depriving classrooms of experienced instructors. Read report. Read CT Education Commissioner's memo on certification shortage areas.

CEA Offices Filled at 2009 CEA Representative Assembly
On May 2, members re-elected Phil Apruzzese and Sheila Cohen to second terms as CEA president and vice president. Other offices were also filled. Read more.

Swine Flu Guidance for Schools
Read information from the CT Departments of Public Health and Education.
Read information from the U.S. Department of Education.

Company That Provides Endorsed Auto/Homeowners Program Being Sold
Zurich Financial Services Group subsidiary, Farmers Group, Inc, announced in April that it has agreed to acquire 21st Century Insurance.  Read more.

New On-Line Certification System is Up and Running - Read more.

Connecticut Among Nation's Leaders in AP Course Work and Exams - Read report.

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