Connecticut Education Association

Presidents Meeting- New Haven
2026-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
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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, 2026-04-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Mondani Board Room

CEA Pride Meeting
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 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.
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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.

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

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

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Local Presidents Meeting- Budget Review (Virtual)
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CT
Presidents Meeting- Budget Review (Virtual)
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Aspiring Educators-How To Get Hired: Resume and Cover Letter Writing
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
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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
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State Aspiring Educators Meeting
2026-03-27 | CT

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

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.
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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
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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.
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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

Aspiring Educators-How To Get Hired: Resume and Cover Letter Writing
2026-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join us for our first “How To Get Hired” virtual event. This session, presented by a seasoned building administrator, will focus on resume and cover letter writing. She will offer tips and tricks as well as field questions. Get ahead of the game and start strengthening your cover letter and resume! Register today!
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Lobby Day
2026-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 | State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Join with your fellow CEA active, retired, and aspiring members for our annual CEA Lobby Day at the State Capitol.
It is vital that every one of our legislators hear directly from their educators about the issues impacting our members, our students, and public education. This unique event allows for members to join together at the State Capitol to lobby your legislators directly.
Please keep in mind that this will be a CEA member only event.
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New Haven Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-09 11:30 - 13:30 | Cafe Amici, 1640 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06517, United States
Contact MaryEllen Sansone for additional information (mesans@att.net)

Aspiring Educators- Surviving and Thriving in Your First 6 Weeks
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join us for this new addition to our series of virtual events where an early career educator will present on not just surviving the first 6 weeks but ensuring you thrive!
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Tolland Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Vernon Pizza Restaurant, 1199 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, 06066, United States
Guest Speaker: Erika Phillips, Assistant Director of Strong Family Farm.
Contact Joe Jankowski (jjanko3899@gmail.com), for further information.

Fairfield Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Port 5 Restaurant, 69 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Legislative Update and Postcard Writing Event. Contact person is Delphina Pinto (delphinapinto@gmail.com).

Hartford Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-16 09:15 - 13:00 | Parkade Cinemas, 416 West Middle Tpke, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Please contact Lisa Ouelette at ll.ouelllette@yahoo.com for meeting details or questions. The meeting will be followed by the movie, “You, Me and Tuscany.”

Windham Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Golden Greek Restaurant and Pub, 474 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT, 06241, United States
The contact person is Peggy Weaver, email peggyweaver@yahoo.com.

Retirement Workshop- Virtual
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:15 | Virtual, CT, United States
CEA Retirement Specialist Brendan Murphy will cover a wide range of issues related to the State Teachers’ Retirement System and will offer time for questions following the presentation.
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