CAS Calendar
| Wed., Apr. 1 |
| 8:00am-3:00pm Meriden Leadership Academy |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Thu., Apr. 2 |
| 9:00am-12:00pm Play with Purpose: Aligning Play-Based Learning with the Vision/Portrait of a Graduate |
| Thu., Apr. 9 |
| 8:00am-3:30pm Restorative Conferencing |
| Tue., Apr. 14 |
| 10:00am-12:00pm Family Engagement- Understanding My Culture |
| Tue., Apr. 21 |
| 12:00-2:00pm CIAC Staff meeting |
| Thu., Apr. 23 |
| 12:00-2:30pm CLI Planning Summit |
| 3:00-5:00pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Tue., Apr. 28 |
| 8:00am-3:30pm State Board Rep Interviews |
| 8:30-11:30am The Urban Leaders Action Network |
| 4:00-6:00pm CT LeadHERship Event |
| Thu., Apr. 30 |
| 8:00am-6:00pm Educators Rising Signing Day |
| 9:00am 2026 Spring Esports Championships |
| Mon., May 4 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., May 5 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 2 Day Restorative Practices |
| Thu., May 7 |
| 8:30-11:30am Middle Level Leadership Exchange |
| 12:00-2:00pm Staff Meeting |
| Mon., May 11 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm Restorative Conferencing |
| Tue., May 12 |
| 8:30-11:30am CAS Leadership Exchange: High School Strategies That Drive Impact |
| Thu., May 14 |
| 4:00-6:00pm CAS Annual Membership Reception |
| Mon., May 18 |
| 9:00am-3:00pm Waterford Leadership Academy |
| 5:00-7:30pm Middle Level Scholar Leader Banquet |
| Tue., May 19 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Athlete Advisory Board |
| Wed., May 20 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board Meeting |
| Wed., May 27 |
| 10:00am-12:30pm CAS-CIAC Student Empowerment Board- Final Presentation |
| Tue., June 2 |
| 10:00am-12:00pm 2026 Challenge to Educational Citizenship Awards Ceremony |
| Sat., June 6 |
| 8:00am-3:00pm UCAPP |
| Tue., June 23 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm Elementary Unconference |
| Wed., June 24 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm Middle Level Unconference |
| Thu., June 25 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm High School Unconference |
| Mon., July 6 |
| 7:30am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., July 7 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., July 8 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Thu., July 9 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Fri., July 10 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., July 14 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm High School Unconference |
| Wed., July 15 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm Elementary Unconference |
| Thu., July 16 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm Middle Level Unconference |
| Mon., July 20 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., July 21 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Wed., July 22 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Thu., July 23 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Fri., July 24 |
| 8:00am-4:00pm 5 Day Restorative Practices |
| Tue., Aug. 11 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm Middle Level Unconference |
| Wed., Aug. 12 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm High School Unconference |
| Thu., Aug. 13 |
| 9:00am-1:00pm Elementary Unconference |
| Thu., Sept. 10 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Tue., Sept. 29 |
| 9:00am-2:30pm Coaching for Growth |
| Wed., Sept. 30 |
| 9:00am-2:30pm Coaching for Growth |
| Thu., Oct. 8 |
| 3:00-4:30pm CAS Board of Directors |
| Thu., Dec. 10 |
| 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
Two Schools Recognized for Positive School Climate
The Connecticut Association of Schools is proud to have recently recognized Natchaug Elementary School in Windham and David Wooster Middle School in Stratford for their
LeadHERship Spring Forum: Gain Insights. Build Connections.
Attention women leaders! The CT LeadHERship Collective invites you to its spring event on April 28, 4–6 PM at the CAS office. This dynamic gathering
Free Special Education Coaching for Building Leaders
Through funding from the CSDE Bureau of Special Education, we are offering a FREE mini coaching package for principals and assistant principals who oversee special
Weaving Connection Into the District Fabric
Join us on April 14 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM for "Weaving Connection Into the District Fabric," an engaging workshop designed for district leaders, department leaders,
Leadership Exchanges: Connect, Learn, and Lead with Impact
This May, join our new Leadership Exchanges—dynamic, half-day gatherings for middle and high school leadership teams focused on innovative strategies to strengthen instruction and elevate
CT Administrator Named Finalist for National Award
Mark Summa, assistant principal of Avon Middle School and CT’s 2026 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year, has just been named one of three finalists
Meet the 2026 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year!
The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) is pleased to announce that Lea DiStefano, assistant principal of Eli Whitney Elementary School in Stratford, has been selected
Meet the 2026 Middle & High School Principals and Asst. Principals of the Year!
The Connecticut Association of Schools is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Middle & High School Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year











