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![Students and teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538498159/capss/nkgqwmoosvmygbxzy9cd/quinnipiac_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538498159/capss/nkgqwmoosvmygbxzy9cd/quinnipiac_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538498159/capss/nkgqwmoosvmygbxzy9cd/quinnipiac_th.jpg","width":800}])
Quinnipiac University announces two programs: Sixth-Year Diploma in Educational Leadership and Online Master of Science in Teacher Leadership.
![Fran Rabinowtiz and Rod Berger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538496973/capss/kxtvudwgm4uywxix8fbs/fran_rod_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538496973/capss/kxtvudwgm4uywxix8fbs/fran_rod_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538496973/capss/kxtvudwgm4uywxix8fbs/fran_rod_th.jpg","width":800}])
Redesigning Schools for Student Success: Changing Old Thinking Into New Ideas was the subject of a recent interview conducted by Dr. Rod Berger at edCircuit.
![Graduate caps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537966921/capss/zexatojfebpppsg5zcbm/portrait_thF.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537966921/capss/zexatojfebpppsg5zcbm/portrait_thF.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537966921/capss/zexatojfebpppsg5zcbm/portrait_thF.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS is registering EDLR members for the first Session on October 18 from 8:30am - 12:00pm. The topic is Portrait of the Graduate.
![Strategic Plan graphic for post]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537881218/capss/ezfpfyryzwdencwqagck/strategic_plan_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537881218/capss/ezfpfyryzwdencwqagck/strategic_plan_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537881218/capss/ezfpfyryzwdencwqagck/strategic_plan_th.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS' 2018-2019 Strategic Plan advances a bold vision of student learning, organizational improvement, and executive district leadership.
![Right At School logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537456830/capss/bpq1ceqfkip2l8hhidv9/right-at-school_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537456830/capss/bpq1ceqfkip2l8hhidv9/right-at-school_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537456830/capss/bpq1ceqfkip2l8hhidv9/right-at-school_th.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS is grateful for the support of our new partner, Right At School. We encourage our members to consider Right At School's before and after school programs.
![Registering: 2018 Legislative Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536267893/capss/rm9vzpgpbe0ickbay2yj/legislUpdate_10-3_th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536267893/capss/rm9vzpgpbe0ickbay2yj/legislUpdate_10-3_th2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536267893/capss/rm9vzpgpbe0ickbay2yj/legislUpdate_10-3_th2.jpg","width":800}])
For superintendents and retired superintendents, this program is registering for October 3 from 4pm - 7pm and will be held at Fairfield University.
![Registering: Women in the District Office]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536267965/capss/vwcz1yygr3wp3d1y3imb/women-pl_th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536267965/capss/vwcz1yygr3wp3d1y3imb/women-pl_th2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536267965/capss/vwcz1yygr3wp3d1y3imb/women-pl_th2.jpg","width":800}])
This Professional Learning program is registering now for the September 21, 2018 session.
![Registration Open for Exhibit Booth at 2018 CABE/CAPSS Convention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536268007/capss/t0eryh6q1f24mgdd75nd/convention_th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536268007/capss/t0eryh6q1f24mgdd75nd/convention_th2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536268007/capss/t0eryh6q1f24mgdd75nd/convention_th2.jpg","width":800}])
Register now for an Exhibit Booth at the 2018 CABE/CAPSS Convention.
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CAPSS' welcomes ClassLink as a business partner. We are grateful for their support and encourage our members to explore their considerable learning resources for students and teachers.
![CAPSS Welcomes Shipman & Goodwin LLP back as Business Partner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1534185356/capss/ctrpmylcy2lznmodaeoq/shipman_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1534185356/capss/ctrpmylcy2lznmodaeoq/shipman_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1534185356/capss/ctrpmylcy2lznmodaeoq/shipman_th.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS welcomes Shipman & Goodwin LLP as one of our returning partners for 2018-2019. We appreciate their continuous support throughout the years, and we hope our members will consider Shipman & Goodwin for their school attorney needs.
![CAPPS Welcomes SPUR as a Business Partner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532961315/capss/dvgcgjlvwzrss7ljuqgt/spur_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532961315/capss/dvgcgjlvwzrss7ljuqgt/spur_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532961315/capss/dvgcgjlvwzrss7ljuqgt/spur_th.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS' appreciates SPUR's support and encourages our members to consider Spur for their staffing needs.
![Fran Rabinowitz Receives Distinguished CT Champion of Children Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533663405/capss/o8quwpj3vsbyc5z1ugmk/award_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1533663405/capss/o8quwpj3vsbyc5z1ugmk/award_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533663405/capss/o8quwpj3vsbyc5z1ugmk/award_th.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS' Executive Director, Fran Rabinowitz, was honored by the Center for Children's Advocacy at their Spring for Kids Connecticut Champion of Children Awards at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Tuesday evening.
![Making CT Schools Safer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532550405/capss/x3r4vbieliuqqevgcntl/safer_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532550405/capss/x3r4vbieliuqqevgcntl/safer_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532550405/capss/x3r4vbieliuqqevgcntl/safer_th.jpg","width":800}])
School leaders discuss school safety concerns in a recent interview on Fox 61, The Real Story.
![Concern for Safety in Public Schools Grows]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532550717/capss/t0qqo1t01hdyrjycablx/concern_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532550717/capss/t0qqo1t01hdyrjycablx/concern_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532550717/capss/t0qqo1t01hdyrjycablx/concern_th.jpg","width":800}])
Concern and anger expressed for lack of progress made by politicians and calls for legislative change.
![Fran Rabinowitz to be Honored at Spring for Kids Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533830487/capss/udm6iy6scuhw4d8rq9bi/spring_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1533830487/capss/udm6iy6scuhw4d8rq9bi/spring_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533830487/capss/udm6iy6scuhw4d8rq9bi/spring_th.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS' Executive Director will be one of the recipients of the 2018 Champion of Children Awards presented by the Center for Children's Advocacy on May 8.
![CAPSS' Public Policy Agenda 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532622080/capss/nmjy3kxocusyegqdtm8x/ppol_th-f.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532622080/capss/nmjy3kxocusyegqdtm8x/ppol_th-f.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532622080/capss/nmjy3kxocusyegqdtm8x/ppol_th-f.jpg","width":800}])
CAPSS has released it's Public Policy Agenda for 2018.
![Charting New Frontiers in Student-Centered Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533830925/capss/jcd5zanunpu5jovxxk2u/charting_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533830925/capss/jcd5zanunpu5jovxxk2u/charting_th.jpg","width":440}])
A new publication produced by Innovation Partners America in partnership with CAPSS and the Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology (CET).
![Fran Rabinowitz Speaks with Fox 61 About Impact of Budget Cuts to Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533831541/capss/frgryt1ndz7l72jy8zik/fox61_102417.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1533831541/capss/frgryt1ndz7l72jy8zik/fox61_102417.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533831541/capss/frgryt1ndz7l72jy8zik/fox61_102417.jpg","width":800}])
Cuts to school programs, hiring of teachers and classroom consolidation are just some examples of the devastation the lack of state budget is bringing to Connecticut's schools.
![Fran Rabinowitz Voices Concerns of State Budget on WTIC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533832477/capss/guumzp2aouwkptaoggix/fran_ray.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1533832477/capss/guumzp2aouwkptaoggix/fran_ray.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533832477/capss/guumzp2aouwkptaoggix/fran_ray.jpg","width":800}])
Fran Rabinowitz spoke with Ray Dunaway of WTIC recently voicing concerns over issues within the state budget and its profound impact on everyone from Boards of Ed through superintendents, teachers and students in Connecticut.
![Coalition Calls for Bi-Partisan Budget that Governor Will Sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533833450/capss/lmj7gqg6uffvol7zdruk/wwocl_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1533833450/capss/lmj7gqg6uffvol7zdruk/wwocl_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533833450/capss/lmj7gqg6uffvol7zdruk/wwocl_th.jpg","width":800}])
Public education leaders warn of damaging changes to education structure in the vetoed budget & call for bi-partisan budget that equitably funds all districts.
![CAPSS, CABE and CAS Urge Software Providers to Agree to CT Student Data Privacy Pledge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533834220/capss/y2xfqrnplak4pb9erfbo/cabe_capss_cas_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1533834220/capss/y2xfqrnplak4pb9erfbo/cabe_capss_cas_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533834220/capss/y2xfqrnplak4pb9erfbo/cabe_capss_cas_th.jpg","width":800}])
Software providers interested in serving CT schools are urged to agree to the CT Student Data Privacy Pledge by July 1, 2018.
Calendar
Executive District Leaders' Roundtable Meeting
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Institute for Technology & Business Development (ITBD)
Small Districts Committee Mtg CANCELLED New date TBD
CAPSS
WCSA
Chuck's Steak House, Danbury
Legislative Committee Meeting
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CAPSS
Advanced Leadership Development Institute for Superintendents
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CAPSS
Assessment & Accountability Committee Mtg
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Farmington BOE Offices
Leadership for Learning: Advanced Leadership Development Institute for Early Career Superintendents
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CAPSS
Portrait of the Graduate 2018-2019
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Sheraton Hartford South Hotel 100 Capital Boulevard Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Media Training, Session 2
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CAPSS
AACTE/CAPSS Committee Mtg
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TBD
Part-Time Superintendents
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CAPSS
BOD Meeting
CAPSS
URSA/NASA Meeting
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EASTCONN
HASA Meeting
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The Hartford Club
MSSA/SECASA
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LEARN
SFCSA
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TBD
Technology Committee
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CAPSS
Assessment & Accountability Committee Mtg
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CAPSS
CABE/CAPSS Convention
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Mystic Marriott, Groton, CT
CABE/CAPSS Convention
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Mystic Marriott, Groton, CT