Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend Election Day? Join fellow educators for a dynamic day of professional growth celebrating the power of joyful learning at every age. We’re also looking for passionate educators to lead interactive breakout sessions—could that be you? Details below!
“Teacher Tom” Hobson, an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author, will give the keynote address. He is best known for his namesake blog Teacher Tom’s Blog, where he has posted daily since 2009, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest.
Powered by Curiosity: Reimagining Learning from Pre-K to 12
Tuesday, November 4
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hartford Sheraton South
Rocky Hill
In addition to Teacher Tom’s keynote on play-based learning and creative teaching strategies, breakout sessions will be offered by educators for educators on topics including
- Playful learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student engagement
- Human-centered technology integration
- Developing and empowering teacher leadership in times of chaos
This event is completely FREE for CEA members. Plus, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch while you connect with your peers. This is a fantastic opportunity to recharge and reconnect with your passion for teaching. Don’t miss out—space is limited.
Would you like to present?
While we have a robust agenda already planned, we are also accepting proposals for additional 75-minute workshops designed for classroom educators, school administrators, support staff, or specialists that are interactive and model active engagement.
We are inviting innovative breakout session proposals on topics such as
- Fostering curiosity across grade levels
- Curiosity-driven school culture
- Balancing AI and human creativity
- Play pedagogies as catalysts for curiosity
- Assessing and documenting curiosity
- Equity through engagement
- Subject-specific curiosity
If you have expertise in any of these areas and would like to share your knowledge with your colleagues, please submit a proposal.
We look forward to seeing you November 4 for a day of learning, laughter, and growth!
