CAS Annual Conference 2025

This workshop focuses on the work of Jal Mehta, Michael Fullan, and others who express the need for collaborative transformation of schools to ensure passionate and purposeful learning for students and adults.   While district level direction can drive transformation, school leaders can also enact transformative change at the school level.  This workshop focuses on how to work within current conditions to lead transformation.  Participants will develop a definition of deep learning and identify both the school conditions and leadership actions that support its development.  Workshop experiences will lead the exploration of current research in this topic and allow participants to reflect on current practices.  

Teaching and working with teens in the 21st century is a hard job - the age group of 10-25 is one of immense challenge and vulnerability, especially in the years after Covid. But middle and high school educators have the power to tap into the potential of this time period.
This session will explore the science of the teen brain and will highlight instructional and behavioral approaches teachers - and leaders - can take to unlock the joy in education.

This session equips school leaders with the tools to guide their teachers in creating equitable environments that foster independence and success for all learners. Participants will explore actionable methods to support educators in implementing culturally responsive teaching practices that empower students to take ownership of their learning. Through collaborative discussions, practical examples, and planning opportunities, school leaders will leave with a clear action plan to elevate equity and independence in their schools. By the end of the session, participants will be able to develop a professional learning plan for their staff that includes at least two strategies to promote equitable practices and build student independence in the classroom.

The goal of this session is to build shared knowledge around the importance of collaboration in your school.  Collaboration that focuses on the right work. During this session, we will review 3 key areas: maximizing time, ensuring the success of teams, and coaching teams. 

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of Connecticut's expanded paid sick leave law, which went into effect on January 1, 2025. The workshop will address eligibility criteria, accrual rates, permissible uses of leave, notice and documentation issues, and employer compliance requirements. The session will also address common challenges in implementing new legal requirements and offer practical strategies for maintaining compliance while supporting workplace well-being.