Presidents Meeting- Litchfield County
2024-09-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Mill House Kitchen & Bar, 367 Winsted Rd, Torrington, 06790, United States

PAC Chair Workshop
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | CEA – 5th Floor Boardroom, 21 Oak St, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
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.
This 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.
Please RSVP by Monday, September 16.
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Tolland County Forum
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Hilltop Restaurant Bar & Banquet, 39 Adamec Rd, Willington, CT, 06279, United States
Come learn what your union can do for you and hear about the many discounts available to you as a CEA member.

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Litchfield County Forum
2024-10-22 17:45 - 19:00 | CT
Register in advance for this virtual meeting. Raffle prizes will be given out!
Come hear the latest from CEA leaders and learn about school climate legislation.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Membership/Treasurer Workshop
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:30 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
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!

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Middlesex County Forum
2024-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, 06498
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New London County Forum
2024-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, 06498
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New Haven County Forum
2024-11-06 | CT
Come learn about changes to teacher evaluation and hear a presentation on navigating challenging student behavior.
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Presidents Dinner (Tolland/Windham County)
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | CT

Policy Committee Meeting
2024-12-10 | CT

Presidents Dinner (Litchfield County)
2024-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | CT

Presidents Dinner (Hartford County)
2024-12-12 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

CEA Staff Meeting
2024-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 | The Hartford Club, 46 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States

Join a Virtual Thank You for Educators from NEA President Becky Pringle and First Lady Jill Biden
2024-12-16 18:30 - 20:45 | CT
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.
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Presidents Dinner (New London/Middlesex County)
2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 | CT

Presidents Dinner (New Haven/Fairfield)
2024-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | CT

Using Your Teacher Voice: Know the Boundaries of Your Free Speech Rights
2025-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
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.
In 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.
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Legislative Session Begins
2025-01-08 | CT

Your Health Savings Account: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
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.
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Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)
2025-01-15 | CT

AE Webinar Series - Preparing for a Second Trump Administration
2025-01-15 20:00 - 2025-01-18 21:00 | CT
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.
Join 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
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Home is Here Educators Webinar
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
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.
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We 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.
After 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.

Rapid Response Training: Building Collective Power for Retired Educators
2025-02-03 10:00 - 14:00 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Are you a CEA-Retired member eager to make a meaningful impact on the public education community in Connecticut?
Join 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.
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This 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.
Training Highlights:
Community Building: Learn how to cultivate a network of retired members dedicated to organizing and advocating for public education.
Relational Conversations: Engage in 1:1 conversations to build relationships and identify shared goals among peers.
Opportunities for Engagement: Discover ways for retirees to contribute actively to the educational landscape.
Legislative Agenda Introduction: Gain insights into CEA’s legislative priorities and discuss how retired members can play a vital role in supporting these initiatives.
Digital Organizing Tools Training: Get hands-on experience with CEA’s digital tools, including Hustle and EveryAction, to enhance your organizing efforts.
By 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.
Join us in our mission to empower educators and improve the educational experience for all students in Connecticut.
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What’re The Facts? Stay Informed and Empowered
2025-02-10 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-24 16:00 - 16:30 | CT
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.
CEA is actively tracking key policies, analyzing their impact, and providing you with the tools and resources you need to stay ahead.
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RA Planning Committee
2025-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | CEA – 5th Floor Boardroom, 21 Oak St, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

Building Rep Academy: Representing Members
2025-02-11 16:30 - 17:30 | CT
Are you a superstar Building Rep in your school? Do you want to be? CEA’s “Building Rep Academy might be for you! Please join CEA Training & Organizational Specialist, Chris Teifke, in these relevant and engaging sessions so that you have the information you need to enhance your work as a Building Representative in your Local Association.
Please join us for the entire series with each monthly session covering a different topic!
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Resolutions Committee
2025-02-12 17:00 - 21:00 | CT
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NEA Gala
2025-02-14 18:00 - 23:00 | CT

Special Education Roundtable
2025-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
As a special education teacher, you have a window into the issues that get in the way of delivering the quality education and providing the safe learning environment every student deserves. Heavy caseload? Absence of paraeducators and certified staff? Lack of funding? In order to effectively lobby for real-world solutions to Connecticut’s special education crisis, CEA needs to hear your experiences and ideas. So we ask that you join CEA’s Robyn Kaplan-Cho for a discussion on the state of Special Education in Connecticut. Each roundtable event is open to the first 40 CEA members who register.
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