CENTER NEWS

CAS WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER

CAS is pleased to announce that Dr. John Sieller, retired principal of Memorial Middle School in Middlebury, has joined the central office staff as interim assistant executive director. John will lead CAS’ middle level division, taking the reins from Donna Schilke who retired last month. A 29-year veteran administrator, John was a longtime member of the CAS Professional Studies Committee and chaired the New Leaders Academy. In his various roles, John helped to assess the professional needs of our members and to shape programs and services to meet those needs. Learn more about our newest staff member!

FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

OCTOBER PD OFFERINGS – A LOOK AT THE MONTH AHEAD

The Center for Leadership and Innovation (CLI) staff have planned a rich array of professional learning programs for the new school year. The 2018-19 Leadership Series includes workshops on a broad range of topics from vaping, cyberbullying and adolescent substance use to restorative justice, special education law and teacher evaluation. Check out the October lineup:

• October 4 - Providing High-Quality Feedback to Your Teachers - Amy Tepper, ReVision Learning

• October 12 - Developing a School Community Committed to Restorative Justice - Joe Brummer, Consultant

• October 18 - Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation - Kim Marshall, Consultant

Click here to find out more about these and other upcoming professional learning activities.

“TEACHER LAW DAY” COMING IN DECEMBER

The CLI, in conjunction with the American Board of Trial Advocates, is offering a unique experience for social studies teachers throughout the state. Entitled “Teacher Law Day,” this day-long program will include workshops on hate speech and hate crimes, immigration law and issues of immunity for governmental entities. The workshop will be held at the CAS office on December 5, 2018, and will feature practicing attorneys and law faculty from UCONN and Quinnipiac University. A continental breakfast and a light lunch will be provided and there is no fee for CAS member schools. Please inform your social studies faculty of this coming event. Registration can be found at the following link: http://casci.ac/3814.

FOR STUDENT LEADERS

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES

Registration for the always popular elementary student leadership conferences is now open. These annual events feature unique, interactive lessons in communication, problem solving, decision-making and productive thinking. Choose from four college sites: Sacred Heart University in Fairfield on January 3; Naugatuck Community College in Waterbury on January 8; Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield on January 10; and, Three-Rivers Community College in Norwich on January 11. Each conference offers an impressive line-up of breakout presentations and hands-on activities. These events fill up quickly, so register soon!

MIDDLE LEVEL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DATES SET

The 2019 middle level student leadership conferences will take place on January 4 at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and on January 16 at Trinity College in Hartford. Our schools are continually in need of successful, positive student leaders who can guide their peers and serve as role models. These conferences engage students in hands-on activities designed to foster leadership skills, productive thinking, decision-making, communication, and creative problem solving. Registration opens soon. Mark your calendars!

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