Connecticut Education Association

Lobby Day
2026-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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)

CEA Pride Meeting
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 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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Aspiring Educators- Surviving and Thriving in Your First 6 Weeks
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
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, 2026-05-20 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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Aspiring Educators: How To Read A Contract
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join us at this workshop to learn how to understand the different parts of a contract, how to compare contract clauses, and everything else you need to know to evaluate your future contract.
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Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-23 11:30 - 13:30 | DaCapo Restaurant of Litchfield, 625 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
Contact person in Liz Milewski (lizsteamboat1952@gmail.com).

CEA Fairfield County Pizza & Postcards
2026-04-23 15:30 - 18:30 | Colony Grill, 1520 Post Road, Fairfield, 06824, United States
Join with other CEA members from across Fairfield County for an afternoon of Pizza & Postcards. With the legislative session drawing to a close, it is imperative that our legislators hear from us about our priorities. Come on down and write a postcard or two and enjoy some pizza with us.
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Racial & Ethnic Diversity Affairs Commission Meeting
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States

Together We Rise: Bargaining for Our Future
2026-04-25 08:30 - 14:00 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Ledyard, CT, 06338
Are you doing as well as you would like in negotiations? Is your negotiating team as effective as it could be? Have your members been frustrated by step freezes or low top step increases?
It’s time to stop doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results. Negotiations shouldn’t be something that happens once every three years. Learn how to take a different approach to bargaining by preparing now for your next round of negotiations, whenever that may be.
Build power now so that your local can negotiate contracts that are better for your members and your students.
Attend CEA’s Negotiations Conference to learn new strategies about how organizing before your next negotiating session can make the difference between a good settlement and a bad one. Get the training you need to help improve your salary, benefits, working conditions and energize your members.
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Aspiring Educator Apple Banquet
2026-04-25 18:00 - 22:00

Building Rep Academy
2026-04-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
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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New London Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-28
Additional information regarding the location and time of the Spring meetings will be forthcoming.

Middlesex Retired County Meeting (Spring)
2026-04-30

May Day
2026-05-01
May Day has long been recognized around the world as International Workers’ Day, rooted in the 1886 fight for the eight‑hour workday and the Haymarket events in Chicago. It stands as an enduring symbol of worker solidarity, collective action, and the sacrifices that built the labor rights we defend today.
This year, we are asking CEA Members to proudly wear their solidarity swag. Grab your favorite CEA shirt or any other union-supportive garb to show your kinship with fellow CEA Members and union friends around the world. Tag us in your photos or send them to info@cea.org to potentially be featured on our social media channels.
Check out rallies and gatherings around the state.

Aspiring Educator Mock Interview Workshop
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States
Aspiring Educators!
Join our Mock Interview Workshop to ger real-world interviewing practice. Receive feedback, refine your interviewing skills, and build confidence to stand out in any interview. Your future classroom is waiting, let’s help you land in it.
Dinner will be served.
This workshop is only open to aspiring educators and limited to 15 people so register today!

This event has reached its maximum capacity. Feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Sked with any questions

CEA RA
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09 | Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States

New Delegate Orientation
2026-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
You are invited to attend a new delegate orientation with our Parliamentarian Jeff Neurauter to review the basics of how to make, or amend a motion and other procedures pertaining to the CEA Representative Assembly.
All registered delegates will receive a parliamentarian orientation booklet.

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Windham County Engagement
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Montana Nights, 50 Providence Pike, Putnam, 06260, United States
Join fellow CEA Members near you for an evening of ax throwing, fun, and networking. Hear about updates happening in your area and spend quality time with friends and colleagues.

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10th Annual Teacher Leader Forum
2026-05-21 08:30 - 15:00 | SCSU School of Business, 10 Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven, 06515, United States
Hosted by the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy in partnership with CEA, the 10th Annual Teacher Leader Forum invites teacher leaders, educators, and administrators to come together for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and collaboration. This one-day professional learning event continues its tradition of elevating teacher voice, advancing leadership, and fostering meaningful professional dialogue.
The keynote speaker will be Brian Betesh, Connecticut’s 2026 Teacher of the Year and a social studies teacher at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury.
Free for CEA Members
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CEA Retired Spring Meeting
2026-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St,, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
Join CEA-Retired for our annual spring business meeting. Doors will open at 10am where we will begin with a light breakfast. This meeting will include elections and by-law amendments as well as featured speaker, Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas. CEA staff will provide a legislative update and of course there will be great food, new friends and free raffles.

Registration has closed. If you have any questions email Elizabeth Sked.

New London County Engagement
2026-05-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Tox Brewing Company, 123 Bank Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
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