Connecticut Education Association

CT Freedom to Read Webinar
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, CT, United States
What does the new Freedom to Read law mean for school libraries? Join the CT Association of School Librarians (CASL) and the CT Library Consortium for an informational session and Q&A. You do not need to be a CASL or CLC member to attend.
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CEA Pride Meeting
2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-09 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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Schoolhouse Rockstars: Building a Collaborative Leadership Team
2025-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Spend an hour with us talking about best practices, maximizing your role, share the work to provide your members with the best without overwhelming yourself.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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From Bylaws to Buy-In
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Local documents are the backbone of a strong and transparent local that empowers members. This session discusses strengthening key union documents and developing policy to drive your local to success and ensure member buy-in and engagement.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Treasurer & Membership Workshop (Virtual)
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
Master key skills for Treasurers, Membership Chairs, and Local Presidents. Learn to enroll members year-round, manage changing rosters, handle leaves of absence, prevent fraud, streamline dues with eBilling, and navigate tax filings confidently. Ideal for new and returning leaders, this workshop helps ensures your group’s finances are secure and billing is accurate.
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NEA Online Training: How to Fight Back for Immigrant Rights
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Topic: State Affiliates Advancing Immigration Justice
Guest Speaker: Ovidia Molina, President, Texas State Teachers Association
At this unprecedented time of attacks on immigrant students and families, we know that schools are not exempt from the increased ICE presence and threats, and consequent chilling effects on students and families we are seeing around the country. NEA is hosting an online training and organizing series to highlight members and NEA staff around the country that are doing incredible work in the schools and communities to stand up for immigrant rights. Through sharing their stories and tactics, members and staff can learn and be inspired to take tangible next steps for immigrant rights in their own school districts and states.
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Schooling the System: A Political Action Conversation
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
This session is all about turning teacher passion into political power. We’ll dig into the practical tools educators need to influence policy, mobilize communities, and get pro-public education priorities across the finish line. Come ready to strategize, speak up, and make sure the people in power can’t ignore the people in the classroom.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Your Building, Your Power: Blueprints to Maximizing Building Leadership
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Building reps are critical voices of the local association. This session will help both reps and members alike build skills to ensure teacher voice is heard at every level, making the most of your building representatives and impact meaningful change in your building and local association.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Building Rep Academy
2025-09-22 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 to gain 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!
Session 1, September 22: Representing Members
Session 2, October 27 : Grievance vs. Gripe
Session 3, November 17: Establishing Yourself as a Building Rep
Session 4, December 15: Advocacy and Organizing

NEA Online Training: How to Fight Back for Immigrant Rights
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Topic: Organizing Open Conversation, Fighting Back for Immigrant Rights
At this unprecedented time of attacks on immigrant students and families, we know that schools are not exempt from the increased ICE presence and threats, and consequent chilling effects on students and families we are seeing around the country. NEA is hosting an online training and organizing series to highlight members and NEA staff around the country that are doing incredible work in the schools and communities to stand up for immigrant rights. Through sharing their stories and tactics, members and staff can learn and be inspired to take tangible next steps for immigrant rights in their own school districts and states.
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CEA Retired Fall Conference
2025-09-30 09:30 - 14:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St,, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a light breakfast and lunch while connecting with fellow retirees.
Highlights include:

Guest Speaker: State Treasurer Erick Russel
Inspiring keynote by former teacher and author David Olio, sharing his powerful story on Academic Freedom and Its Consequences
Free raffles with great prizes
Vendor tables featuring resources and member benefits

As part of our community outreach, we invite you to bring a new pair of socks to donate to local homeless shelters.
We look forward to seeing you there for a day of learning, camaraderie, and giving back!
Please contact Elizabeth Sked at elizabeths@cea.org, if you need special accommodations to participate in this event.

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

CEA Fall County Forum- Virtual
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual, CT, United States
Curious about what’s happening in your own backyard? Do you want to exercise your right to vote in local elections? Interested in connecting with colleagues from your area? Come to CEA’s virtual Fall County Forum on Tuesday, September 30 at 5 p.m. We’ve made it even easier and more convenient to participate by adopting a virtual format this year.
Highlights from the forum will include:

An address by CEA President Kate Dias
Breakout rooms for each county to discuss issues affecting that area
Elections for CEA PAC and other positions

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Executive Committee Meeting
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Mondani Board Room

Tailgate at UConn Football
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, CT, United States
At the fifth-annual CEA Teacher Appreciation Day, the UConn Huskies face Florida International University at Rentschler Field.
Enjoy pregame festivities as well as free food, games, prizes, and time with family, friends, and colleagues before the game. Bring your chair and up to three guests.
The tailgate is free, but you must register in advance to reserve your spots and get a discounted parking pass!
Get your discounted tickets for the game.
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Pride-o'-Ween Drag Brunch with CEA Pride
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702, United States
Great food, excellent live music and even better company. Join CEA Pride at the Pride-o’-Ween Drag Brunch to benefit the Greater Waterbury LGBTQIA+ Pride Coalition. This great event features a brunch buffet, drinks and a Broadway-quality live singing show.

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Windham Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-08
Location and time are TBD.

Hartford Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-15

Presidents Meeting- Litchfield County
2025-10-15 16:30 - 18:30

NEA Online Training: How to Fight Back for Immigrant Rights
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, CT, United States
Topic: Fighting Back Against ICE Raids in Our Schools
At this unprecedented time of attacks on immigrant students and families, we know that schools are not exempt from the increased ICE presence and threats, and consequent chilling effects on students and families we are seeing around the country. NEA is hosting an online training and organizing series to highlight members and NEA staff around the country that are doing incredible work in the schools and communities to stand up for immigrant rights. Through sharing their stories and tactics, members and staff can learn and be inspired to take tangible next steps for immigrant rights in their own school districts and states.
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Board of Directors Meeting
2025-10-17 17:00 - 19:00

Aspiring Educator Kickoff
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Details coming soon!

Presidents Meeting- New London
2025-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Groton Townhouses Restaurant, 355 CT-12, Groton, CT, 06340, United States

Presidents Meeting- Hartford County
2025-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | CEA- 3rd Floor Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, 06106, United States
Presidents Meeting – at CEA Hartford office.

Presidents Meeting- Middlesex
2025-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Scotch Plains Tavern, 124 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT, 06426, United States

Presidents Meeting- New Haven
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:30

Fairfield County Engagement
2025-10-22 | CEA, 21 Oak St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Topic: School Climate (significant changes members should know about)

New Haven Retired County Meeting (Fall)
2025-10-23
