The CAS-CIAC Endowment and Flanagan Grant Program, made possible by the generosity of sponsors whose dollars have helped us build a stable endowment fund, provides grant money to member schools to fund new or existing initiatives that lead to enriched educational experiences and/or improved learning environments. Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Don't miss this chance to fund an impactful project or program at your school. The deadline for proposals is April 15th.

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The Connecticut Association of Schools is pleased to announce that Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C. has recently partnered with CAS as the sponsor of the highly esteemed Governor’s Scholars Program. “We are both excited and appreciative of this new partnership,” stated Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff. “The Governor’s Scholars Program gives highly talented students in Connecticut not only the recognition they deserve, but also great opportunities to pursue higher education within our state. Without the support and generosity of Berchem, Moses & Devlin, this program would not be possible.” Learn more about our newest corporate partner!

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The Connecticut Association of Schools welcomes applications for the Dawn Lafferty-Hochsprung Memorial Grant. Dawn was the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary School who died while trying to keep her school family safe. This grant is available to active K-12 CAS school principals and is to be used for professional development activities that support excellence and enhance leadership skills.

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The state department of education has released its annual report on student suspensions and expulsions in Connecticut. The report shows a significant decline in suspensions and expulsions over 6 years - 19.9% for in-school suspensions; 28.3% for out-of-school suspensions; and, 19% for expulsions. The number of students receiving these sanctions has also decreased significantly (22.6%). However, disproportionalities remain and are evidenced in all districts. Suspension/expulsion rates for Black and Hispanic males are two to three times that of their White counterparts. Rates for Black females are two to five times that of as their White counterparts.

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One hundred eighty debaters from thirty-one schools competed in this year's high school debate state finals held at Wilton High School on April 2nd. In the Varsity final round, the Ridgefield team of Will Barth and Kunal Chauhan won the state championship on a 4-1 decision over the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering team of Tanusri Balla and Brian Fleischer.

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Over 220 athletic directors attended the 32nd Annual Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors (CAAD) Conference at the Sheraton Hartford South in Rocky Hill last month. Drawing record numbers again this year, this conference continues to be one of the most valuable professional development experiences for athletic directors, whether they are 25-year veterans or brand new to the profession. Read about this year’s highlights!

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The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) recently commissioned Shipman and Goodwin to do a study of educational mandates in the state. The “Inventory of State Mandates Pertaining to School Districts in Connecticut” is twenty-five pages long and contains a total of 380 mandates for which schools and school personnel are currently held accountable. It’s no wonder administrators feel like they can’t get their work done!

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