CAS Calendar
| Wed., Dec. 17 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., Jan. 7, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference - NVCC |
| Thu., Jan. 8, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference NVCC (Snow Date) |
| Fri., Jan. 9, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference-ECSU |
| Mon., Jan. 12, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference-ACC |
| Tue., Jan. 13, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference- HCC |
| 10:00am-12:00pm Building Bridges: From Confusion to Clarity- Partnering with Multilingual Families |
| Wed., Jan. 14, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference- HCC (Snow Date) |
| Thu., Jan. 15, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Elementary Leadership Conference-ACC(Snow Date) |
| Fri., Jan. 16, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm Middle Level Leadership Conference |
| Tue., Jan. 20, 2026 |
| 9:00am-3:00pm Waterford Leadership Academy |
| 4:00-7:00pm Meriden Leadership Academy |
| Wed., Jan. 21, 2026 |
| 4:30-5:30pm Cheer Committee Meeting |
| Thu., Jan. 22, 2026 |
| 8:00am-12:00pm CAS Leadership Exchange: High School Strategies That Drive Impact |
| 3:00-5:00pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Mon., Jan. 26, 2026 |
| 9:00am-3:00pm Waterford Leadership Academy (snow date for January 20, 2026) |
| Mon., Feb. 2, 2026 |
| 5:00-7:30pm CAS Elementary Arts Banquet |
| Tue., Feb. 3, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Athlete Advisory Board |
| Wed., Feb. 4, 2026 |
| 5:00-7:30pm CAS Elementary Arts Banquet- Snow Date |
| Wed., Feb. 11, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Mon., Feb. 23, 2026 |
| 5:00-8:00pm Statewide CAS College and Career Exploration Night- For High School Students and Parents |
| Sat., Feb. 28, 2026 |
| CAS-CIAC Dance Championships |
| Tue., Mar. 3, 2026 |
| 9:00-11:00am Embracing Your Confidence to Level Up |
| Wed., Mar. 11, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Thu., Mar. 12, 2026 |
| 3:00-5:00pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Mon., Mar. 16, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., Mar. 17, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., Mar. 18, 2026 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm 2026 Arts in the Middle Conference |
| Thu., Mar. 19, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm School Climate |
| Fri., Mar. 20, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices (snow Date) |
| Thu., Mar. 26, 2026 |
| 2:00-5:00pm NEASC VoG Cohort |
| Fri., Mar. 27, 2026 |
| 8:30am-2:30pm NEASC VoG Cohort |
| Mon., Mar. 30, 2026 |
| 9:00am-3:00pm Waterford Leadership Academy |
| 5:00-7:30pm High School Arts Banquet |
| Wed., Apr. 1, 2026 |
| 8:00am-3:00pm Meriden Leadership Academy |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Tue., Apr. 7, 2026 |
| 9:00am-2:30pm Coaching for Growth |
| Wed., Apr. 8, 2026 |
| 9:00am-2:30pm Coaching for Growth |
| Thu., Apr. 23, 2026 |
| 12:00-2:30pm CLI Planning Summit |
| 3:00-5:00pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Mon., May 4, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., May 5, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Mon., May 11, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm Restorative Conferencing |
| Thu., May 14, 2026 |
| 4:00-6:00pm CAS Annual Membership Reception |
| Mon., May 18, 2026 |
| 9:00am-3:00pm Waterford Leadership Academy |
| 5:00-7:30pm Middle Level Scholar Leader Banquet |
| Tue., May 19, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Athlete Advisory Board |
| Wed., May 20, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Wed., May 27, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board- Final Presentation |
| Mon., July 6, 2026 |
| 7:30am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., July 7, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., July 8, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Thu., July 9, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Fri., July 10, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Mon., July 20, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., July 21, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., July 22, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Thu., July 23, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Fri., July 24, 2026 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Thu., Sept. 10, 2026 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Oct. 8, 2026 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Dec. 10, 2026 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Jan. 21, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Jan. 28, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors - tentative |
| Thu., Mar. 11, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Apr. 22, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Sept. 9, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Oct. 14, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Dec. 9, 2027 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Jan. 20, 2028 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Mar. 9, 2028 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Apr. 20, 2028 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Apr. 27, 2028 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors - tentative |
CAS News and Announcements
CAS Celebrates Top School Leaders
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, CAS hosted its annual celebration of school leadership at Saint Clements Castle in Portland. This yearly event is designed to
CTSMDL Hosts First Event of 2025-26 Season
By Jennifer Posner, CTMSDL
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, 258 middle school debaters from 13 schools competed in the CT Middle School Debate League’s first event
In the Spotlight: Student Artists Who Inspire
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CT Principal Named National Principal of the Year!
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Restorative Practices Two-day Training for School Teams
Throughout the 2025-26, CAS is hosting multiple sessions of the 2-day comprehensive basic training in restorative practices facilitated by well-known school climate experts, Jo Ann
CAS-CIAC Annual Reports: 2024-25
As required by the CAS Constitution, the association has published end-of-the-year reports for each of its six divisions. Click on the icons below to see
Coventry's Joe Blake Assumes Presidency of CAS
Joseph Blake, principal of Coventry High School, will take office as the 42nd president of the Connecticut Association of Schools on July 1, 2025. A
Four Administrators Honored at End-of-Year Membership Reception
More than sixty colleagues attended the spring membership reception on May 16, 2025, enjoying a short break from the whirlwind of end-of-year events and activities.











