CEA Breakfast with Legislators
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
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
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Hartford Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
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 Liz Milewski at lizsteamboat52@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Litchfield Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00

Loan Forgiveness Webinar with Cambridge Credit Counseling
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
A number of significant changes were recently made to student loan borrowing and repayment, and there is a critical deadline coming that will affect new borrowers and everyone currently in repayment. Join us to learn how your existing repayment plan and any new loans will be affected by changes mandated by the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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CEA Pride Meeting
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00, 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.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:00

Middlesex Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
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 Ana Batista batistaana12@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

New Haven Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
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 Ana Batista at batistaana12@gmail.com for meeting details or questions.

Aspiring Educator Read Across America (Mystic)
2026-02-21 | Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT, 06355, United States

Building Rep Academy
2026-02-23 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-23 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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Tolland Retired County Meeting (Winter)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
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
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
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

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
2026-03-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Groton Townhouses Restaurant, 355 CT-12, Groton, CT, 06340, United States

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

Presidents Meeting- New Haven
2026-03-13 16:30 - 18:30

Presidents Meeting- Hartford County
2026-03-15 16:30 - 18:30 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States
Presidents Meeting – at CEA Hartford office.

Presidents Meeting- Litchfield County
2026-03-15 16:30 - 18:30

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:

AI Basic Literacy and Ethics for Educators
Educator Wellness, Resilience, and Hope
Equity Through Read-Alouds in Early Childhood Education
Financially Independent Teachers
Google Drive: Tips, Tricks, and Time!
LGBTQ+ Issues, Rights, and Responsibilities in Education
Mastering Small Group Instruction for Reading Success
Play-Doh Is Not Just for Playing! Using Common Materials to Engage Student Learning
Chalk and Order
The 3 Cs of Behavior Management
Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love: Discussions that Dare to Disrupt

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Registration is closed, please contact Angela Spinnato at angelas@cea.org or Lisa Bickford at lisaab@cea.org if you would still like to register.

Presidents Meeting- Windham County
2026-03-25 16:30 - 18:30

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

State Aspiring Educators Meeting
2026-03-27

March Madness County Forum
2026-03-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join your colleagues for an exclusive opportunity to hear about key education issues at the State Capitol, get the inside scoop on special education funding, explore the impact of Executive Orders on Connecticut schools, and find out who’s vying for top leadership positions at CEA.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://cea-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ulLPtIjIRtmibFqyrrpe5Q
