BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut Education Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut Education Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut Education Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142338 CREATED:20240208T191749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T131626Z UID:10001890-1716994800-1717002000@cea.org SUMMARY:Wine and Weingarten DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Unwind\, relax\, and learn about your most import union rights at a beautiful venue!\nFood and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by CEA\, and a cash bar is available.\nTo RSVP\, please complete the registration form by May 22. \nRegistration has closed. 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If you have any questions please contact Katie Grant \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://cea.org/event/wine-and-weingarten-3/ LOCATION:Jonathan Edwards Winery\, 74 Chester Maine Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142338 CREATED:20240208T190945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T175450Z UID:10001889-1717084800-1717092000@cea.org SUMMARY:Wine and Weingarten DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Unwind\, relax\, and learn about your most important union rights at a beautiful venue!\nFood and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by CEA\, and a cash bar is available.\nTo RSVP\, please complete the registration form by May 20. \nRegistration has ended. 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If you have any questions please contact Katie Grant \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://cea.org/event/wine-and-weingarten/ LOCATION:Taylor Brooke Winery\, 818 CT-171\, Woodstock\, CT\, 06281\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20230411T181413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T163522Z UID:10001667-1717689600-1717696800@cea.org SUMMARY:Wine and Weingarten DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Unwind\, relax\, and learn about your most important union rights at a beautiful venue!\nFood and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by CEA\, and a cash bar is available.\nTo RSVP\, please complete the registration form by June 3rd. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Registration has closed. If you have any questions please contact Katie Grant \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/wine-and-weingarten-2/ LOCATION:Jones Winery\, 606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd\, Shelton\, 06484\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20230531T174103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T144957Z UID:10001687-1718474400-1718485200@cea.org SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night: Hartford Yard Goats DESCRIPTION:The Hartford Yard Goats are celebrating you with three Teacher Appreciation Games this summer! Bring your family and friends to Dunkin’ Park for a game on June 15 vs. the Akron Rubber Ducks. The game ends with a fantastic fireworks display! \nTickets will be available this Spring. URL:https://cea.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night-june15/ LOCATION:Dunkin’ Donuts Park\, 1214 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103 CATEGORIES:CEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tickets-yard-goats-620x350-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20230808T184610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T125153Z UID:10001718-1721923200-1721930400@cea.org SUMMARY:Empty Promises: Why we won’t get what we put into Social Security DESCRIPTION:What you can do to get back your hard-earned money \n \nJoin CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey for a discussion on why we need to repeal WEP/GPO and what you can do to help. \nICYMI: The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) are penalties that negatively impact educators and others who may or may not participate in Social Security system and receive pensions from municipal government agencies. While employment as a Connecticut educator is not included in Social Security\, second jobs\, previous employment\, and spousal contributions are significantly reduced by these provisions. \nRegister for the event\nLearn about more WEP/GPO URL:https://cea.org/event/wep-gpo-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Repeal-the-steal-WEP-GPO-must-go-620x350px-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20240105T205032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T150331Z UID:10001873-1724070600-1724085000@cea.org SUMMARY:New Local Presidents Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join other new Local Presidents to meet your CEA New LP mentor\, who’s a veteran LP; they’ve been there\, seen that\, and done that before–and will be there to help you throughout your first year! Plus\, learn from a workshop exploring the best practices for contact with the media. From how to craft your message and remain on focus to dealing with tough questions\, this workshop will prepare you to advocate for your local.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nFirst and Last Name\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nLocal\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendingYesNo\n\n\nDietary RestrictionsVegetarianVeganGluten-freeOther\n\n\nOther\n\n\n\nIs there anything else you'd like us to know?\n\n\nDo you have any questions or topics that you would like to have\ndiscussed at the veteran LP panel?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/new-local-presidents/ LOCATION:CEA – 5th Floor Boardroom\, 21 Oak St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20230821T184421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T153648Z UID:10001751-1726592400-1726597800@cea.org SUMMARY:Presidents Meeting- Litchfield County DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/litchfield-presidents-meeting/ LOCATION:Mill House Kitchen & Bar\, 367 Winsted Rd\, Torrington\, 06790\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Presidents Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20240904T174047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T141043Z UID:10001919-1726767000-1726774200@cea.org SUMMARY:PAC Chair Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join other local PAC Chairs for an evening of learning and planning for the 2024 election cycle! During this workshop\, we’ll review: the role of the local PAC Chair; CEA’s Legislative Report Cards and how to organize around them; and best practices for electing pro-public education local officials. We’ll also have time for you to plan and prepare for different actions that you want your local to take this fall in support of your goals. \nThis meeting will be held both in-person and via Zoom; dinner will be provided for in-person attendees. Please contact Gus Melita (gusm@cea.org) or Katie Grant (katieg@cea.org) with questions. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, September 16. \nRSVP URL:https://cea.org/event/pac-chair-workshop/ LOCATION:CEA – 5th Floor Boardroom\, 21 Oak St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retirement Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142339 CREATED:20230825T150144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T131245Z UID:10001788-1729011600-1729018800@cea.org SUMMARY:Tolland County Forum DESCRIPTION:Come learn what your union can do for you and hear about the many discounts available to you as a CEA member. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nI am a...Please select...\nEducator\nCounty Officer\nCEA Staff\n\n\n\nFull Name\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nLocal Association\n\n\n\n\nlocal president notification\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 19\nMarch 29\n\n\nChoose a Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI acknowledge a $10 chargeYesNo\n\nMust pay $10 to attend.\n\n\nName on Card\n\n\nCard Number\n\n\nMM\n\n\nYY\n\n\nCode\n\n\nTotal Cost URL:https://cea.org/event/tolland-county-forum-fall/ LOCATION:Hilltop Restaurant Bar & Banquet\, 39 Adamec Rd\, Willington\, CT\, 06279\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,County Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142340 CREATED:20230825T144815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T175423Z UID:10001784-1729619100-1729623600@cea.org SUMMARY:Litchfield County Forum DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for this virtual meeting. Raffle prizes will be given out! \nCome hear the latest from CEA leaders and learn about school climate legislation. \nRegister Today!\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://cea.org/event/litchfield-county-forum-fall/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events,County Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142340 CREATED:20240809T174533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T141229Z UID:10001905-1730541600-1730550600@cea.org SUMMARY:Membership/Treasurer Workshop DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will take place in the third-floor boardroom\, providing a comfortable and professional setting for our discussion. Please be sure to register using the form below to confirm your attendance. We look forward to having you join us! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Information\n\nFirst name\n\n\nLast name\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nTitlePlease select...\nCEA Staff\nLocal President\nMembership Chair\nTreasurer\n\n\nLocal Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information URL:https://cea.org/event/membership-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CEA\, 21 Oak St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142340 CREATED:20220927T131445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T161749Z UID:10001503-1730739600-1730746800@cea.org SUMMARY:Middlesex County Forum DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nCome learn what your union can do for you and hear about the many discounts available to you as a CEA member.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nI am a...Please select...\nEducator\nCounty Officer\nCEA Staff\n\n\n\nFull Name\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nLocal Association\n\n\n\n\nlocal president notification\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 17\, 2023\nMarch 27\, 2023\n\n\nChoose A Date\n\n\n\n\n\nI acknowledge a $10.00 chargeYesNo\n\n\n\nName on card\n\n\nCredit card number\n\n\nMM\n\n\nYY\n\n\nCode\n\n\nZIP Code\n\n\nTotal Cost\n\n\nMust pay $10 to attend the county forum. URL:https://cea.org/event/middlesex-county-forum-fall/ LOCATION:Water’s Edge Resort & Spa\, 1525 Boston Post Road\, Westbrook\, CT\, 06498 CATEGORIES:CEA Events,County Forums,Middlesex County Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20230817T145617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T161849Z UID:10001733-1730739600-1730746800@cea.org SUMMARY:New London County Forum DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nCome learn what your union can do for you and hear about the many discounts available to you as a CEA member.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n The New London county forum has reached capacity. Thank you. URL:https://cea.org/event/new-london-county-forum-fall/ LOCATION:Water’s Edge Resort & Spa\, 1525 Boston Post Road\, Westbrook\, CT\, 06498 CATEGORIES:CEA Events,County Forums,New London County Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20230825T150412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T165252Z UID:10001789-1730851200-1730937599@cea.org SUMMARY:New Haven County Forum DESCRIPTION:Come learn about changes to teacher evaluation and hear a presentation on navigating challenging student behavior.\nReach out to your local president to register. URL:https://cea.org/event/new-haven-county-forum-fall/ LOCATION:Birchwoods Banquet Facility\, 1027 Racebrook Rd\, Woodbridge\, CT\, 06525\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,County Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T151510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T151510Z UID:10001946-1733418000-1733425200@cea.org SUMMARY:Presidents Dinner (Tolland/Windham County) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/presidents-dinner-tolland-windham-county/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241211 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T152342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T152342Z UID:10001948-1733788800-1733875199@cea.org SUMMARY:Policy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/policy-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T151725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T151725Z UID:10001947-1733850000-1733857200@cea.org SUMMARY:Presidents Dinner (Litchfield County) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/presidents-dinner-litchfield-county/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T152653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T152653Z UID:10001949-1733961600-1734047999@cea.org SUMMARY:Presidents Dinner (Hartford County) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/presidents-dinner-hartford-county/ LOCATION:CEA\, 21 Oak St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T153154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T044657Z UID:10001950-1733994000-1734004800@cea.org SUMMARY:CEA Staff Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/cea-staff-meeting/ LOCATION:The Hartford Club\, 46 Prospect Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T204500 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241216T194742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T203140Z UID:10001969-1734373800-1734381900@cea.org SUMMARY:Join a Virtual Thank You for Educators from NEA President Becky Pringle and First Lady Jill Biden DESCRIPTION:All CEA members are invited to virtually join First Lady (and NEA member!) Jill Biden\, NEA President\, Becky Pringle\, and AFT President Randi Weingarten today at 6:30 PM ET for a special thank you to educators. First Lady Jill Biden\, a classroom teacher for 40 years\, will host a virtual thank you event for educators with the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers. Join the livestream here. \nJoin the Livestream URL:https://cea.org/event/join-a-virtual-thank-you-for-educators-from-nea-president-becky-pringle-and-first-lady-jill-biden/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Join-a-Virtual-Thank-You-for-Educators-from-NEA-President-Becky-Pringle-and-First-Lady-Jill-Biden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T153804Z UID:10001951-1734541200-1734548400@cea.org SUMMARY:Presidents Dinner (New London/Middlesex County) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/presidents-dinner-new-london-middlesex-county/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241101T153912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T153912Z UID:10001952-1734627600-1734634800@cea.org SUMMARY:Presidents Dinner (New Haven/Fairfield) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cea.org/event/presidents-dinner-new-haven-fairfield/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241214T170556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T190146Z UID:10001968-1736179200-1736182800@cea.org SUMMARY:Using Your Teacher Voice: Know the Boundaries of Your Free Speech Rights DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Knowing your rights as a teacher is critical to your work within the classroom and your school community. Make sure you don’t get tripped up and face repercussions that could put your livelihood at risk. \nIn this free webinar for CEA members you’ll learn more about both protections for teachers’ rights and the statutes that curtail some free speech rights for public employees. The webinar will also cover measures CEA is pushing for this legislative session that would further protect teachers and support teachers’ free speech rights. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference. \nRegister Today\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/free-speech-rights/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Know-your-rights-and-the-boundaries-of-your-free-speach-rights-620x350px-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20230823T201052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T154553Z UID:10001771-1736294400-1736380799@cea.org SUMMARY:Legislative Session Begins DESCRIPTION:Legislative Session Begins URL:https://cea.org/event/legislative-session-start-2142024/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Legislative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241211T144038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T143611Z UID:10001966-1736870400-1736874000@cea.org SUMMARY:Your Health Savings Account: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make the most of your Health Savings Account! Hear from CEA insurance specialist Tom Lally who will cover everything from qualifying health expenses to tax implications\, special contribution increases for married individuals\, rules and exceptions for veterans\, bridges to Medicare\, using IRA accounts to fund your HSA\, surprising ways to save money on prescriptions—including whether and when coupons are actually a good deal\, and much more. Lally’s workshop is updated to include the most current rules and legislation. \nRegister Now URL:https://cea.org/event/hsa-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Make-the-most-of-your-HSA-webinar-620x350px-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20230823T194057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T135901Z UID:10001769-1736899200-1736985599@cea.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual) URL:https://cea.org/event/bod-meeting-virtual-1152024/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Board of Directors,CEA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20250114T141655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T141655Z UID:10001970-1736971200-1737234000@cea.org SUMMARY:AE Webinar Series - Preparing for a Second Trump Administration DESCRIPTION:NEA members are a crucial part of the community coming together to protect public education under a second Trump administration. As we prepare for this new era\, we know we must be united\, proactive\, and focused on our vision for the future of students\, educators\, and public schools. \nJoin NEA Aspiring Educators January 15 – 18 for daily one-hour conversations exploring ways all NEA members can prepare for a second Trump administration. Each conversation will be hosted on Zoom and run from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET \nList of Topics and Registration URL:https://cea.org/event/ae-webinar-series-preparing-for-a-second-trump-administration/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20250114T143527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T143558Z UID:10001971-1737054000-1737057600@cea.org SUMMARY:Home is Here Educators Webinar DESCRIPTION:Please join Becky Pringle\, President of the National Education Association\, along with speakers from NEA and the National Immigration Law Center on Thursday\, January 16\, 2025\, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern for the Home is Here Educators Webinar. We will discuss important immigration updates as we prepare for the incoming presidential administration. Please click the link below to register in advance for this meeting and please share this information as appropriate. \nRegister Today\nWe will use Zoom as the platform for this virtual engagement. Each participant will sign on with a unique login\, using one device (computer\, tablet). Participants will view and hear the meeting through only one device. There will be no option to dial in. We will provide closed captioning during this virtual meeting. \nAfter registering\, participants will receive a confirmation email with their (personal) Zoom meeting link. If you have any additional questions\, please send an email to Juan Rangel jrangel@nea.org. URL:https://cea.org/event/home-is-here-educators-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20241107T042643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T144648Z UID:10001955-1738576800-1738591200@cea.org SUMMARY:Rapid Response Training: Building Collective Power for Retired Educators DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Are you a CEA-Retired member eager to make a meaningful impact on the public education community in Connecticut? \nJoin us for an engaging and empowering training session designed specifically for retired educators who wish to support active\, retired\, and aspiring educators in enhancing the lives of Connecticut students. \nRegister Today\nThis session will focus on the formation of a **Retired Rapid Response Team**\, aimed at fostering collaboration across the career continuum. Together\, we will strengthen our collective power to respond effectively to the needs of our education community. \nTraining Highlights:\nCommunity Building: Learn how to cultivate a network of retired members dedicated to organizing and advocating for public education.\nRelational Conversations: Engage in 1:1 conversations to build relationships and identify shared goals among peers.\nOpportunities for Engagement: Discover ways for retirees to contribute actively to the educational landscape.\nLegislative Agenda Introduction: Gain insights into CEA’s legislative priorities and discuss how retired members can play a vital role in supporting these initiatives.\nDigital Organizing Tools Training: Get hands-on experience with CEA’s digital tools\, including Hustle and EveryAction\, to enhance your organizing efforts. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will have formed a well-prepared group of retirees ready to swiftly respond to urgent situations within the CEA framework. This includes addressing communication needs\, legislative actions\, elections\, and local affiliate organizing. \nJoin us in our mission to empower educators and improve the educational experience for all students in Connecticut. \nTogether\, we can make a difference![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Information\n\nFirst name\n\n\nLast name\n\n\nCell phone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nList any dietary restrictions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://cea.org/event/building-collective-power-for-retired-educators/ LOCATION:CEA\, 21 Oak St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events,Retired Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T142341 CREATED:20250207T155459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T180909Z UID:10001985-1739203200-1739205000@cea.org SUMMARY:What’re The Facts? Stay Informed and Empowered DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly changing education landscape\, teachers can count on CEA for up-to-date information\, essential resources\, and the support they need to navigate new challenges. \nCEA is actively tracking key policies\, analyzing their impact\, and providing you with the tools and resources you need to stay ahead. \nRegister Today URL:https://cea.org/event/what-are-the-facts-stay-informed-and-empowered/2025-02-10/ LOCATION:Virtual\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:CEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WTF-Webinars-620x350px-image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR