Connecticut Education Association

Local Presidents & BOD Retreat
2026-01-09 16:00 - 2026-01-10 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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Early Career Educator Conference
2026-03-21 08:30 - 14:00
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.
