Connecticut Education Association

Immigration Know Your Rights Workshop
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, CT, United States
Attacks on communities and schools across the country have been met with widespread public opposition of every kind, ranging from social media posts to protests. Join us for a Know Your Rights webinar to learn what advocacy is, and is not, protected by the First Amendment, and how you may be able to expand those protections in your state. This webinar is aimed at K-12 educators and will provide participants with turnkey materials to use in educating other members about these critical issues.
Register Here

Tolland Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Joseph Jankowski at jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

New London Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Joe Jankowski jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Windham Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
All Winter meetings will be virtual via Zoom, starting at 10 AM. Members should look for emails from their county directors for times and details.
Please contact Joe Jankowski at jjanko3899@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity Affairs Commission Meeting
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States

CEA Breakfast with Legislators
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
* This event has been postponed from Saturday, February 7 to Saturday, February 28 due to forecasted inclement weather.
Join with your fellow CEA members and CT legislators for our annual CEA Legislative Breakfast!
As we kick off the 2026 Legislative Session, it is vital that legislators hear directly from educators about the issues impacting the teaching profession, students, public education and our retirement. This unique event allows for active and retired CEA members from across CT to join together and talk with legislators to advocate for ourselves and our kids.
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Registration & Light Refreshments
10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Member Discussion with Legislators
Register Today

Read Across Connecticut Book Drive
2026-02-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Barnes & Noble, 60 Isham Road, West Hartford, CT, 06107
As a part of the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) annual Read Across Connecticut festivities, we have teamed up with iHeart Media and Blue Back Square again this year for a book drive to collect books appropriate for pre-k through grade 12. The book drive will be held in the courtyard outside the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Blue Back Square in West Hartford and will include games, giveaways, and a story hour.

Presidents Meeting- Middlesex
2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Scotch Plains Tavern, 124 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT, 06426, United States

Presidents Meeting- New London
2026-03-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Groton Townhouses Restaurant, 355 CT-12, Groton, CT, 06340, United States

Presidents Meeting- Fairfield County
2026-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 | CT

Presidents Meeting- New Haven
2026-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 | CT

CEA-Retired Lobby Day
2026-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Join your fellow CEA-Retired members for our annual CEA-Retired Lobby Day at the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol!
With the 2026 Legislative Session underway, it is more important than ever for legislators to hear directly from you. Together, we will highlight the priorities and concerns of CEA-Retired members.
Our day will begin with a welcome at 10:00 AM, followed by lobbying activities until 12:00 PM, and concluding with lunch.
The day will kick off in the cafeteria at the Legislative Office Building. Parking is available in the garage behind the Legislative Office Building.
Please note: This is a CEA-member-only event.
Register today!

Public Relations Committee
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Mondani Board Room

CEA Pride Meeting
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join us online every second Thursday of the month for CEA Pride meetings. We will discuss current issues, supports, and advancing LGBTQ+ rights for staff and students.
All are welcome! No pre-registration is necessary.
Join

Presidents Meeting- Litchfield County
2026-03-18 16:30 - 18:30 | CT

Presidents Meeting- Hartford County
2026-03-18 16:30 - 18:30 | CT
Presidents Meeting – at CEA Hartford office.

Early Career Educator Conference
2026-03-21 08:30 - 14:00 | Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 625 N Rd, Groton, CT, 06340, United States
Whether this is your first year in the classroom or your sixth, CEA’s Early Career Educator Conference will help you grow as a professional, connect with colleagues from around the state, and learn from veteran teachers who have been there, done that, and navigated the new normal alongside you.
Designed specifically for early career educators but open to all CEA members and CEA Aspiring Educators, this professional learning day will help you become more confident in your skills as a teacher and an advocate for your students. Plan to attend this free, information-packed conference. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Sessions include:

Managing Your Professional Salary: A Teacher’s Guide to Financial Empowerment
The Power of Play in the Early Childhood Classroom
Love, Limits, and Learning: Teaching Kids How to ‘Do School’ Through Play, Purpose, and High Expectations
The Real Lessons: A Writing Journey
Building Routines and Relationships Within the First Six Weeks
Decreasing Stress and Increasing Tranquility
Exploring and Experimenting with AI
Designing Classrooms That Inspire: Student-Centered Spaces and Learning
Coffee, Calm, and Classroom Confidence: Real-Talk Strategies for Early Career Educators
Behavior and Classroom Management
Chalk & Order: The Legal ABCs for Educators

Download Brochure
Register
Registration will open soon

Local Presidents Meeting- Budget Review (Virtual)
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CT
Presidents Meeting- Budget Review (Virtual)
Register Here

Aspiring Educators-How To Get Hired: Resume and Cover Letter Writing
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
View new date

Presidents Meeting- Windham County
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Grill 37, 37 Putnam Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States

Presidents Meeting- Tolland County
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Beni’s Restaurant & Bar, 1280 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, 06066, United States

Hartford County Engagement
2026-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | The Mill on the River, 989 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT, 06074, United States
Presentation: Teacher’s First Amendment Rights and learn about CEAs legislative agenda
Buffet Dinner

I am a...Please select...
Educator
Aspiring Educator
Retired Educator
County Officer
CEA Staff

First name

Last name

Email

Local Association

local president notification

Dietary restrictions
List any dietary restrictions.

January 23, 2023
March 13, 2023

Choose A Date

First-time attendee?YesNo

I acknowledge a $10.00 chargeYesNo

Card information

First name

Last name

Street address

City

State

ZIP Code

Credit card number

MM

YY

Code

Total Cost

Cybersource_Hidden_Fields

State Aspiring Educators Meeting
2026-03-27 | CT

Summit on Diversity: Together We Rise, Elevating Equity and Your Leadership Potential
2026-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Amarante’s Sea Cliff, 62 Cove Road, New Haven, CT, 06512
Join educators from across Connecticut for a powerful day of connection, leadership, and storytelling focused on equity and belonging in education.
This year’s Summit centers on elevating racially and ethnically diverse voices, supporting educators of diverse student populations, and building leadership pathways that drive meaningful change in schools, unions, and communities.
Highlights Include:

Leadership and advocacy sessions grounded in lived experience
Opportunities to connect with educators statewide

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a transformative experience that will enhance your leadership skills and connect you with a community of like-minded educators.
Register Today! Let’s amplify our voices and shape the future of education—together.
Sponsored by CEA and Hosted by the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Affairs Commission (REDAC)
Register by Friday, March 13 to receive a free specially-designed REDAC t-shirt
View Flyer

Your Information

First Name

Last Name

Email

Cell

Local Association

School District

Race/Ethnicity

Shirt sizePlease select...
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
2X-Large
3X-Large

Dietary Restrictions/Allergies

Aspiring Educators-How To Get Hired: Interviewing & Demo Lessons
2026-03-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join us for our second virtual event in our How to Get Hired Series. Learn about the interviewing process and how to best prepare for an interview and demo lesson.
Register Today

March Madness County Forum
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join your colleagues for an exclusive opportunity to hear about key education issues at the State Capitol, explore the impact of federal policy on Connecticut schools, and find out who’s vying for leadership positions at CEA.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://cea-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ulLPtIjIRtmibFqyrrpe5Q
