We’re in This Together
During these challenging times teachers are going above and beyond to learn new skills to reach their students. Watch CEA members from around Connecticut describe teachers’ role during this health emergency.
Educator Resources from the Connecticut Science Center
Teachers have rapidly had to learn a variety of new online platforms, tools, and strategies—and CEA’s member benefits partner, the Connecticut Science Center, is supporting your professional learning needs through a variety of online and social media platforms. Educators’ Hub on Facebook The Science Center has started a new Facebook group specifically with teachers in…
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FAQ: Grading and Graduation Requirements
The State Department of Education has released a guidance statement to help superintendents and boards of education make decisions about grading and graduation requirements for high school students. Check out the answers to the questions below to find out Q: How will student grading be affected by the switch to distance learning? A: While local…
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Connecticut Schools Closed Through May 20
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is extending in-school class cancellations until May 20. “That’s the earliest we’d reconsider opening anything,” the governor said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if the May 20th date gets extended as well.” “We appreciate Governor Lamont’s response to the state’s ongoing public health emergency. The first priority must always…
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More Free Online Training for CEA Members
Sign up for one or all of CEA’s upcoming webinars via the links below. To receive notice of future online training for CEA members, subscribe to BlogCEA. ‘The Big Seven’: Strategies for Healthy Emotion Regulation in Uncertain Times Thursday, April 9 4 to 5pm In uncertain times, it is easy to feel out of balance…
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CEA President: Connecticut Teachers Are Rising to the Challenge
Teachers are taking on the challenge of educating during a pandemic and are innovating to keep their students learning, CEA President Jeff Leake told WTIC Radio during a recent interview. “I’ve been a teacher for over forty years in Connecticut, and clearly nothing has ever been in front of me like what’s in front of…
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Keep Your Video Conference Secure With These Tips to Prevent ‘Zoom-Bombing’
Video conferencing can be a great tool to connect with students during these unprecedented times, but you need to make sure you are taking steps to keep you and your students safe. A number of schools around the country have reported incidents of “Zoom-bombing,” where uninvited individuals have joined a class video conference and yelled…
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The Etiquette of Video Conferencing: Teacher Shares How to Set Clear Expectations for Secondary Students
As learning has moved online in many districts, especially among secondary students, there has been a learning curve for both students and teachers. Video conferencing tools can enhance student-teacher interactions, but only if proper steps are taken to manage security issues and make sure students know how to use the platform appropriately. Stratford teacher Kristen…
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Lamont: School Staff Should Continue to Work and Be Paid
Governor Lamont issued an executive order yesterday requiring schools districts to continue to employ school staff during the pandemic. The order also requires state grants, including ECS and payments for special education, to continue to be dispersed to boards of education. “We appreciate and stand with everyone on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic—all…
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3 Free Virtual Events for CEA Members This Week
These are challenging times for teachers, and CEA is here to make things easier. You’re invited to three free virtual events over the next week designed to help you minimize stress, maximize tools for distance learning, and gain deeper insights into social emotional learning. Manage online instruction and connect with your students using Google Classroom…
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