Connecticut Education Association

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Board of Directors Meeting w/ Aspiring Educators Board
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

School Climate and Culture Implementation Committee
2025-12-10 16:30 - 17:30 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
We seek to maximize the Union’s role in supporting a positive and healthy school climate. As we implement the new school climate and culture law, we are committed to ensuring fidelity, transparency, and meaningful union oversight. Our union appointees are actively engaged to ensure that implementation reflects research-based best practices and serves the needs of all stakeholders.
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Executive Committee Meeting
2025-12-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Mondani Board Room

Retirement Workshop - Virtual
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:15 | Virtual, CT, 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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Racial & Ethnic Diversity Affairs Commission Meeting
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States

Local Presidents & BOD Retreat
2026-01-09 16:00 - 2026-01-10 12:00 | Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 625 N Rd, Groton, CT, 06340, United States
CEA Board Meeting 10:00 am-2:00 pm with lunch included.
LP/Board Retreat will start at 4:00 pm dinner and breakfast included.
Join us for an evening of connection and insights at our upcoming LP & Board Retreat! In a relaxed setting, this event offers a great chance to enjoy dinner and reconnect with fellow local leaders and board members. Together, we’ll address key updates, review this year’s legislative agenda, and reflect on the latest gains and changes impacting our communities. We’ll also explore strategies to strengthen school climates and influence local policies. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, share, and grow with peers dedicated to making a difference.
If you have any questions about the retreat, please contact Mary-Pat Soucy

Registration for the retreat has reached capacity. Thank you!

Title IX at CEA
2026-01-13 16:30 - 19:00 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States
On January 13, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Title IX and the rights of LGBTQ+ students. To help you understand the potential impact and what you can do to fight for your students, we will hold a gathering at CEA HQ, listen to the oral arguments, have real time analysis, and make signs and social media content of support.
Food and drink will be provided.
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CountyPalooza! Virtual County Forum
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Join us on January 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for this dynamic virtual forum, featuring remarks from CEA leadership and a special guest, Maryland Education Association President Paul Lemle. President Lemle will share what it truly means to be an action-ready local—and how engaged, organized members can drive wins for educators and students alike.
The evening will also include county-specific breakout sessions focused on upcoming elections, local priorities, and planning opportunities, giving you a chance to connect with colleagues and help shape the work ahead in your region.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Webinar
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
We invite you to join us for a virtual event commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day, featuring a discussion between National Education Association President Becky Pringle and Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick on January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Learning and teaching about the horrors of the Holocaust is not just about remembering history; it’s about making sure that no people will ever again suffer the dehumanization, violence, and killings born of antisemitism and prejudice. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, NEA and JCPA are coming together to remember the victims of the Holocaust – the six million Jews and the millions of others who were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime. And we are marking this day because antisemitism and harassment continue posing real and growing threats to Jewish students and educators.
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CT Education Summit
2026-01-28 09:00 - 14:00 | State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Join us as Teachers, Administrators and Educators across the profession come to discuss some of the pressing issues & solutions affecting public education.
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Loan Forgiveness Webinar with Cambridge Credit Counseling
2026-02-03 16:30 - 17:30 | 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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Executive Committee Meeting
2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:00

Member Benefits Committee
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual, CT, United States

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

Immigration Know Your Rights Workshop
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Attacks on communities and schools across the country have been met with widespread public opposition of every kind, ranging from social media posts to protests. Join us for a Know Your Rights webinar to learn what advocacy is, and is not, protected by the First Amendment, and how you may be able to expand those protections in your state. This webinar is aimed at K-12 educators and will provide participants with turnkey materials to use in educating other members about these critical issues.
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Board of Directors Meeting
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States

CEA Breakfast with Legislators
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
* This event has been postponed from Saturday, February 7 to Saturday, February 28 due to forecasted inclement weather.
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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CEA PRIDE Brunch
2026-02-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Butchers & Bakers, 270 Farmington Ave #101, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
Please join us for the 3rd Annual CEA PRIDE Brunch! This is a nice casual opportunity to meet with other LGBTQ+ educators and allies from across CT and make connections for mutual support and camaraderie.
We will have lots of Pride gear for you, info and updates on LGBTQ+ rights in schools and best of all, FOOD IS FREE! We’d love to see you there!

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Read Across Connecticut Book Drive
2026-02-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Barnes & Noble, 60 Isham Road, West Hartford, CT, 06107
As a part of the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) annual Read Across Connecticut festivities, we have teamed up with iHeart Media and Blue Back Square again this year for a book drive to collect books appropriate for pre-k through grade 12. The book drive will be held in the courtyard outside the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Blue Back Square in West Hartford and will include games, giveaways, and a story hour.

Presidents Meeting- Fairfield County
2026-03-04 16:30 - 18:30

All Eyes on Yass Webinar
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
Billionaires across the country are funding and driving privatization of our schools – both on the state and federal levels. The expansion of universal school voucher programs is sweeping the nation, and the new Federal School Voucher Tax Credit Program will fuel vouchers in every single state. This small set of billionaires are consolidating their power together through networks of PACs, lobbying entities and more.
NEA has worked with partners at Little Sis, ACRE and the All Eyes on Yass campaign to shine a light on this covert effort to privatize our schools. The All Eyes on Yass campaign, originally based in Pennsylvania, has focused on Pennsylvania billionaire Jeff Yass – once a quiet unknown name – who has quickly become one of the largest political donors in the United States. His top priority: to abolish public schools. Worth about $66 billion, Yass has spent tens of millions of dollars in more than 20 states to supercharge voucher and school privatization legislation and oust pro-public education elected officials. He laid the groundwork for Trump’s education agenda that has dismantled the Dept of Education and passed a nationwide voucher program.
Learn more about Yass, what he’s doing in your state, and how educators and families can and have successfully fought back against billionaire attacks.
Join the All Eyes on Yass webinar on Tuesday, March 10 at 7PM ET/6PM CT/4PM PT. Because taking on billionaire-funded school privatization impacts elections, policy, organizing and communications, we encourage states to register in cross-department teams.
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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

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
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
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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Hartford County Engagement
2026-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | The Mill on the River, 989 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT, 06074, United States
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