CAPSS' 2018-2019 Professional Learning catalogue is now available.
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![Registering: 2018 Legislative Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1536267893/capss/rm9vzpgpbe0ickbay2yj/legislUpdate_10-3_th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1536267893/capss/rm9vzpgpbe0ickbay2yj/legislUpdate_10-3_th2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1536267965/capss/vwcz1yygr3wp3d1y3imb/women-pl_th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1536267965/capss/vwcz1yygr3wp3d1y3imb/women-pl_th2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1536268007/capss/t0eryh6q1f24mgdd75nd/convention_th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1536268007/capss/t0eryh6q1f24mgdd75nd/convention_th2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1536268007/capss/t0eryh6q1f24mgdd75nd/convention_th2.jpg","width":800}])
Register now for an Exhibit Booth at the 2018 CABE/CAPSS Convention.
![ClassLink logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1534525339/capss/mvpicejncwf7cl9whjqt/classlink_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1534525339/capss/mvpicejncwf7cl9whjqt/classlink_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1534525339/capss/mvpicejncwf7cl9whjqt/classlink_th.jpg","width":800}])
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/t_image_size_1/v1534185356/capss/ctrpmylcy2lznmodaeoq/shipman_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1534185356/capss/ctrpmylcy2lznmodaeoq/shipman_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1532961315/capss/dvgcgjlvwzrss7ljuqgt/spur_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1532961315/capss/dvgcgjlvwzrss7ljuqgt/spur_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533663405/capss/o8quwpj3vsbyc5z1ugmk/award_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1533663405/capss/o8quwpj3vsbyc5z1ugmk/award_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1532550405/capss/x3r4vbieliuqqevgcntl/safer_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1532550405/capss/x3r4vbieliuqqevgcntl/safer_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1532550717/capss/t0qqo1t01hdyrjycablx/concern_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1532550717/capss/t0qqo1t01hdyrjycablx/concern_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533830487/capss/udm6iy6scuhw4d8rq9bi/spring_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1533830487/capss/udm6iy6scuhw4d8rq9bi/spring_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1532622080/capss/nmjy3kxocusyegqdtm8x/ppol_th-f.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1532622080/capss/nmjy3kxocusyegqdtm8x/ppol_th-f.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533830925/capss/jcd5zanunpu5jovxxk2u/charting_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533831541/capss/frgryt1ndz7l72jy8zik/fox61_102417.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1533831541/capss/frgryt1ndz7l72jy8zik/fox61_102417.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533832477/capss/guumzp2aouwkptaoggix/fran_ray.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1533832477/capss/guumzp2aouwkptaoggix/fran_ray.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533833450/capss/lmj7gqg6uffvol7zdruk/wwocl_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1533833450/capss/lmj7gqg6uffvol7zdruk/wwocl_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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/t_image_size_1/v1533834220/capss/y2xfqrnplak4pb9erfbo/cabe_capss_cas_th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1533834220/capss/y2xfqrnplak4pb9erfbo/cabe_capss_cas_th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/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
Women in the District Office
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Mercy By the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison, CT 06443
WCSA
Chuck's Steak House, Danbury
Leadership for Learning: Advanced Leadership Development Institute for Early Career Superintendents
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CAPSS
Media Training, Session 1
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Location: CAPSS
Portrait of the Graduate 2018-2019
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Institute for Technology & Business Development (ITBD)
AACTE/CAPSS Committee Mtg
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TBD
SCSU-CAPSS Consortium
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SCSU Alumni Conference Room (Adanti Building)
2018 Legislative Update
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Alumnae House, Fairfield University
Leading for Equity
all day
Quinnipiac University, North Haven Campus at the Medicine, Nursing and Health Center, Room MNH 105
BOD Meeting
CAPSS
Technology Committee
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CAPSS
URSA/NASA Meeting
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EASTCONN
Early Education Committee Mtg
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CAPSS
HASA Meeting
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The Hartford Club
MSSA/SECASA
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LEARN
SFCSA
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TBD
International Education committee Mtg
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CAPSS
Retired Members Committee Mtg
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CAPSS
Part-Time Superintendents
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CAPSS
Small Districts Committee Mtg
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CAPSS