CAS Calendar
| Thu., Nov. 6 |
| 9:00-11:00am New Administrator Leadership Series: Session 2 |
| Wed., Nov. 12 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Thu., Nov. 13 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm The Breakthrough Coach - Day 1 |
| Fri., Nov. 14 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm The Breakthrough Coach - Day 2 |
| 10:00am-2:00pm CN Coaching |
| Mon., Nov. 17 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., Nov. 18 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., Nov. 19 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm Restorative Conferencing |
| 4:00-7:00pm Meriden Leadership Academy |
| Thu., Nov. 20 |
| 8:30am-3:00pm Teenage Brain Workshop Series - Session #3 |
| 9:00-10:30am [VIRTUAL] New Administrator Leadership Series: Session 3 |
| Mon., Nov. 24 |
| 9:00am-3:00pm Waterford Leadership Academy |
| Mon., Dec. 1 |
| 9:00am-2:30pm Coaching for Growth |
| Tue., Dec. 2 |
| 9:00am-2:30pm Coaching for Growth |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Athlete Advisory Board |
| Fri., Dec. 5 |
| 8:30am-1:00pm CAS-CIAC High School Leadership Conference |
| Mon., Dec. 8 |
| 10:00am-12:00pm Implementing Financial Literacy Workshops for High School Students & Their Parents |
| Tue., Dec. 9 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm School Climate Training |
| Wed., Dec. 10 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Thu., Dec. 11 |
| 9:00-11:00am New Administrator Leadership Series: Session 4 |
| 3:00-5:00pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Tue., Dec. 16 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., Dec. 17 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., Jan. 13, 2026 |
| 10:00am-12:00pm Building Bridges: From Confusion to Clarity- Partnering with Multilingual Families |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
In the Spotlight: Student Artists Who Inspire
The CAS Student Performing Arts Spotlight recognizes outstanding K-12 students in the performing arts who demonstrate talent, dedication, and contributions to their art form. This
CT Principal Named National Principal of the Year!
Dr. Damon Lewis, principal of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy in Norwalk, has been named the National Middle School Principal of the Year!
New and Aspiring Leaders: A Series to Build Skills for Success
Settle into your school leadership role with confidence. Join our 4-part series for new and aspiring principals and assistant principals to build leadership skills, boost
Coaching for Growth: Expanding Your Tools for Building Capacity
Join us in October or December for "Coaching for Growth: Expanding Your Tools for Building Educator Capacity." Designed for principals, assistant principals, curriculum supervisors, and
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.











