|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
“VISIBLE LEARNING” COMING TO CT
CAS is proud to sponsor the exclusive launch of Visible Learning plus in Connecticut! School leaders are invited to join us for a 3-day foundational series centered around the work of John Hattie and “visible learning.” This unique series is designed to develop efficacy, build capacity and foster growth mindsets in schools and districts.
Back to Contents
|
TWO NEW EXECUTIVE COACHING MODELS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT SPECIAL ED ADMINS
CAS the CSDE Bureau of Education are pleased to announce a new executive coaching model! Special education administrators have indicated over the past years that coaches would be a great asset to support them in their work. In response, we have developed two separate coaching models to support special education administrators. One model is for newly appointed administrators and the other model is for CSDE identified districts. The CSDE is providing limited funding for the establishment of these new models which will allow some districts the opportunity to participate at no cost.
Back to Contents
|
KARISSA NIEHOFF HONORED BY CABE
At the annual CABE-CAPSS convention held last weekend at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CAS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff and CAPSS Executive Director Joe Cirasuolo were honored as co-winners of the “Friend of Public Education Award.” In introducing the award, CABE President Ann Gruenberg stated, “Drs. Cirasuolo and Niehoff are being honored here this evening because of their tireless work on behalf of the state’s children and because of their efforts to build a strong relationship between their respective organizations and the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education.” Watch the video of Dr. Niehoff's gracious acceptance speech.
Back to Contents
|
18TH ANNUAL ELEMENTARY ARTS BANQUET REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Register now for the 18th Annual Elementary Arts Banquet coming in February! This festive event is designed to recognize elementary students who have demonstrated outstanding artistic ability in performing or visual arts as well as citizenship and cooperative skills. Each elementary school is invited to select two students to be honored.
Back to Contents
|
LAST CALL FOR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS WORKSHOP
Want to make a difference in teaching and learning? Come to CAS on November 29th and learn in real time how to use the block interim assessments to evaluate students' skills, make changes to instruction and provide whole class discussion of the assessments. This no-cost workshop is short in duration but long in impact. Registration closes today. Act now!!
Back to Contents
|
DON'T MISS “LOOK FOR THE GOOD” WORKSHOP
Anne Kubitsky, CEO and founder of the "Look For The Good" Project, is coming to CAS on December 8th for a must-see workshop on the power of gratitude. Her research-backed program is built upon the core belief that gratitude is the keystone to building positive relationships. Anne will reveal how gratitude practices can support character education initiatives and instructional pedagogy and positively impact student behavior and classroom climate.
Back to Contents
|
SUCCESSFUL PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP SERIES RETURNS
There are three sessions remaining of the 2016-17 Principals’ Leadership Series (PLS). Now in its fourth year, the PLS is a professional learning opportunity for experienced school leaders which addresses key topics in the changing scope of their leadership duties. The structure of this year’s series has been altered to allow greater flexibility for busy practitioners. Register now for the January, March and April workshops which focus on leadership for teacher growth, effective stakeholder engagement practices and cultural competency, respectively.
Back to Contents
|
CIAC LAUNCHES NEW SPORTSMANSHIP INITIATIVE
The CIAC’s new “Class Act Sportsmanship” program was unveiled at the annual sportsmanship conference last week. The newly revamped program encourages each member school to form a student leadership committee that embraces and models a set of standards that will help the school be designated as a “Class Act Sportsmanship” school. The new initiative is designed to empower schools and, particularly, students to take ownership of all issues related to sportsmanship within the athletic department. Learn more!
Back to Contents
|
TALENT OFFICE MEMO CONTAINS USEFUL RESOURCES AND UPDATES
The state talent office's Bureau of Educator Effectiveness has issued a memo containing important announcements and resources for districts. Included in this most recent memorandum are program updates, links to new resource documents and information about upcoming professional development and training opportunities.
Back to Contents
|
CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN OF COLOR
The Connecticut Student Activities Conference will host Destined to Lead: A Leadership Conference for Young Women of Color in Middle School on December 15th at Goodwin College in East Hartford. This event, a spin-off of the very successful leadership conference for female high school students of color, will help participants to uncover their abilities, strengthen their self image and probe possibilities for their future. Discounts available for groups of 20 or more.
Back to Contents
|
REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON FOR POPULAR ELEMENTARY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
Registration for the always popular elementary student leadership conferences closes on December 9th. These sell-out annual events feature unique, interactive lessons in communication, problem solving, decision-making and productive thinking. Choose from four college sites: Asnuntuck Community College on January 6; Sacred Heart University on January 9; Naugatuck Community College on January 10; and, Three-Rivers Community College on January 12.
Back to Contents
|
