Connecticut Education Association

Teacher Appreciation Night at the Bridgeport Islanders
2024-02-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us for a hockey game for Star Wars Night on Saturday, February 17 as the Bridgeport Islanders take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Total Mortgage Arena.
CEA members get discounted tickets for the game for $16, $18, or $22. The $22 ticket comes with a Bridgeport Islanders hat, so make sure to pick that up with Sam at the groups table outside of Section 100.
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Aspiring Educator- How To Get Hired: Success In Your First Year Of Teaching Panel
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:00
This panel brings together education leaders to share their best tips for having a successful first year of teaching (and beyond!). Learn from CEA local presidents, principals, and superintendents, and get ready to have a great first year!
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AI In the Classroom: Strategies and Activities to Enrich Student Learning
2024-02-28 19:30 - 20:30
How can educators help students harness the power of AI responsibly and ethically?

Join NEA and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for the second webinar in our series to master the AI tools and technologies that will strengthen your students’ learning outcomes.

You’ll leave with curated tools and classroom-tested projects that empower students to be innovative designers and creative communicators.

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NEA Leadership Summit
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-03

Local President Budget Meeting- Virtual
2024-03-06

Windham County Professional Development Training
2024-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Black Dog Bar and Grille, 146 Park Rd., Putnam, CT, 06260, United States
This workshop is designed for teachers to help them understand how the new TEVAL Guidelines are likely to impact them. Examples of goals will be shared with participants and an overview of educator rights and responsibilities related to TEVAL will also be provided.

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Constitution Revision
2024-03-06 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-03 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-15 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Central Conference Room

CEA Cornhole Tournament
2024-03-09 16:00 - 21:00 | Manchester Country Club, 305 S Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040
Join us for a fun evening of cornhole to benefit the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education.
Entry fee for the league is $50 per team ($25 per player). Teams consist of two players and must include at least one CEA member or be sponsored by a member(s). After you register for the tournament, you will receive a link via email from CEA to make your contribution to the NEA Fund.
Each team needs a name, so start thinking of what yours will be.
Non-tournament spectators are welcome as well and can also donate to the NEA Fund (Contributions can only be made to NEA Fund by members and their immediate family).
Schedule of Events:
4 to 6:30 p.m.- Preliminary Matches
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Bracket Championship
7:30 p.m. – Championship Match
Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. Food may also be purchased at the on-site restaurant, The Hollow.
Sponsored by your CEA Political Action Committee

All Member Budget Meeting- Virtual
2024-03-12 17:00 - 19:00
All Member Budget Meeting- Virtual
Every year, CEA sets priorities and develops a budget that guides the next fiscal year. Attend the virtual budget meeting and share your input on how CEA spends your dues dollars before the budget is voted on at the CEA Representative Assembly in May.
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Resolutions
2024-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Mondani Board Room

Retirement Workshop (Torrington)
2024-03-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Torrington Middle School, 200 Middle School Dr., Torrington, 06790, United States
CEA Retirement Specialist Robyn Kaplan-Cho, 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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In-Person Location (may choose more than one)MadisonNew CanaanStorrsTorringtonWest HartfordGroton

Your Location DetailsThursday, October 26, 2023 – Walter C. Polson Middle School, Madison, CT
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Saxe Middle School, New Canaan, CT
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – E.O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Torrington Middle School, Torrington, CT
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – Bristow Middle School, West Hartford, CT
Thursday, May 9, 2024 – Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, Groton, CT

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Mental Health First Aid Training
2024-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | The Connection, 100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Attend a free training for Mental Health First Aid. The training is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
Your certification is good for two years.
Lunch will be provided on-site.

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Middlesex County Forum- Legislative Focus
2024-03-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Hideaway Restaurant & Pub, 19 Halls Rd, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
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New London County Forum- Legislative Focus
2024-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Hideaway Restaurant & Pub, 19 Halls Rd, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
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Fairfield County Forum- Legislative Focus
2024-03-26 16:30 - 19:00 | Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon Street, Stratford, CT, 06614, United States
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Connecticut Artists and Educators Children's Songs Conference and Festival
2024-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Mitchell College, 437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Conference 9 am-Noon: $15 (includes lunch and admission to performances) Teachers Free! Presenters will offer a variety of workshops for participants including “Music in the Classroom” (Al DeCant), Contemporary Recording Techniques, The Business of Children’s Music, (Steve Elci), Teachers Making Music (Chris Clouet) and more.
Performances 1 pm- 3 pm:
Open to families and Children – $ 10 for adults, free for Children
Performers of multiple genres will perform songs to engage and delight children and their families.

Unite to Fight Childhood Hunger 5k Run/Walk
2024-04-07 08:45 - 12:00 | Waveny Park, 677 South Ave, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
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Members are responsible for their own registration costs. Members who participate in at least one race will receive a CEA tee shirt; those who participate in all three races in this series will receive special CEA swag.
Please note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates, logistics, and parking information.
Benefitting: Filling in the Blanks
Race Information: “$35 entry fee, which increases after March 24, 2024 at 11:59pm. With your race registration, you will receive the following: Unite to Fight 5K T-shirt, available for pick up at Filling in the Blanks the week of the race or on race day.* *T-shirts are based on availability if registering after March 24, 2024.”
Race Start Time: 8:45am
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday, April 1.
Questions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.

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Game Day
2024-04-19 09:30 - 11:30 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
This event has been postponed to a later date. New date will be coming shortly.

Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races
2024-04-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Cheshire High School, 525 S Main St, Cheshire, CT, 06410, United States
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Members are responsible for their own registration costs. Members who participate in at least one race will receive a CEA tee shirt; those who participate in all three races in this series will receive special CEA swag.
Please note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates, logistics, and parking information.
Benefitting: “The Ion Bank Cheshire Half Marathon & 5K is the largest community event in Cheshire, and raises funds for a number of charities including Abilities Without Boundaries, Best Buddies CT, and Cheshire Lions Club. In the event’s history, over $1,000,000 has been given to these charities, along with a number of other worthy causes.”
Race Information: “Half Marathon: $60 race fee. 5k: $30 race fee.”
Race Start Time: 8:38am
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday, April 15.
Questions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.

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Retirement Workshop (West Hartford)
2024-04-23 16:00 - 18:15 | Bristow Middle School, 34 Highland St, West Hartford, 06119, United States
**Location Change – See below for new location**
CEA Retirement Specialist Robyn Kaplan-Cho, 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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In-Person Location (may choose more than one)MadisonNew CanaanStorrsTorringtonWest HartfordGroton

Your Location DetailsThursday, October 26, 2023 – Walter C. Polson Middle School, Madison, CT
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Saxe Middle School, New Canaan, CT
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – E.O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Torrington Middle School, Torrington, CT
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – Bristow Middle School, West Hartford, CT
Thursday, May 9, 2024 – Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, Groton, CT

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New LP Training Celebration
2024-04-24

Granby Road Race
2024-05-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Granby Middle School, 321 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT, 06035, United States
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Members are responsible for their own registration costs. Members who participate in at least one race will receive a CEA tee shirt; those who participate in all three races in this series will receive special CEA swag.
Please note that races are subject to the decisions of Race Organizations. Please check race websites for weather related updates, logistics, and parking information.
Benefitting: “The race benefits the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, which allows people to enjoy the YMCA and its programs regardless of their ability to pay.”
Race Information: Participants are welcome to choose one of three options for race fees – “Pay a lower price if that works for you, pay the midrange price (actual cost of the race), or pay the higher amount to support those who cannot pay the full race entry. Your call, pay what you can!” 5k costs range from $35-$55.
Race Start Time: 8:30am
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Monday, April 29.
Questions? Please contact Katie Grant at katieg@cea.org.

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Virtual Business Meeting
2024-05-07 17:00 - 18:00
Join CEA leadership and your county directors for a final virtual Business Meeting. In this one-hour meeting, you’ll hear from colleagues who are running for CEA and NEA offices and see the final reports about the business at hand for the CEA Representative Assembly in May.
We’ll review budget, constitution and bylaws changes, proposed resolutions, and other required CEA business that’s especially pertinent for elected CEA RA delegates.

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Retirement Workshop (Groton)
2024-05-09 16:00 - 18:15 | Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, 101 Groton Long Point Rd., Groton, CT, 06340, United States

New Delegate Orientation
2024-05-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
You are invited to attend a New delegate orientation meeting with the CEA Parliamentarian E. Marie Wilson, RN, MPA, PRP, CPP-T, to review the basics of how to make, or amend a motion and other procedures pertaining to the CEA RA.
All registered delegates will receive a parliamentarian orientation booklet.

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Wine and Weingarten
2024-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Jonathan Edwards Winery, 74 Chester Maine Road, North Stonington, 06359, United States
Unwind, relax, and learn about your most import union rights at a beautiful venue!
Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by CEA, and a cash bar is available.
To RSVP, please complete the registration form by May 22.
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Wine and Weingarten
2024-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Taylor Brooke Winery, 818 CT-171, Woodstock, CT, 06281, United States
Unwind, relax, and learn about your most important union rights at a beautiful venue!
Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by CEA, and a cash bar is available.
To RSVP, please complete the registration form by May 20.
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