EASTCONN Featured Events
Here are some featured EASTCONN events coming up in the next few months. They are only a few of the many free or low-cost professional learning opportunities, roundtables, and regional councils available.
To view EASTCONN Events Calendar click below:
Cooking Up Your Curriculum with AQIS
Cooking activities are not just about preparing food - they serve as a gateway to a wide range of developmental benefits. By introducing children to the kitchen environment, educators can provide a space for ands-on learning, sensory exploration, and interactive experiences that support cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.
In this interactive session we explore ways to create memorable foodie experiences for children and connect those experiences to learning! We will connect to NAEYC Standard 2 Planning and implementing an Engaging Curriculum to meet Meaningful Goals, as well as Standard 4 Teaching to Enhance Each Child's Development and Learning.
Bon Appetit!
Monday, October 20, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EASTCONN - 376 Hartford Tpke., Hampton, CT
Training for Evaluators of Leaders and Educators
Leadership has a powerful influence on student outcomes. Leaders and educators have an understanding of the continuous learning process that drives a learning culture system. This offering is designed to support new evaluators of other leaders and evaluators and educators, PDEC members along with those who are in need of a refresher. Participants will gain clarity in how to effectively implement the evaluation procedure systems of professional learning and continuous growth. This session will provide an overview of the CT Guidelines 2023 for leaders and educators.
Friday, October 24, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EASTCONN - 376 Hartford Tpke., Hampton, CT
Early Childhood Transition: Early Intervention Services (Part C) to Special Education (Part B)
The CT State Department of Education (CSDE), CT Birth to Three (B23) and the CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) will be holding regional information sessions throughout the state about the transition process and requirements in CT from Part C, early intervention services, to Part B, preschool special education. It is highly recommended for each LEA and Birth to Three program to have at least one staff member attend a session. These sessions are opened also to families and other early childhood providers that are interested in learning more about the transition process and requirements.
Friday, November 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EASTCONN - 376 Hartford Tpke., Hampton, CT
Mastering Effective Strategies for Growth and Success: A Community of Practice for School Leaders
Join Administrative colleagues from across the State in a year-long community of practice to grow your leadership skills in providing effective feedback that leads to transformation. Mindful of the new Evaluation and Support guidelines 2023, participants must commit to attending all three sessions. Leaders are invited to come individually as a leadership team, though leadership teams are encouraged. Leaders will deepen their knowledge of high leverage goals, strong professional learning plans, high impact systems and structures and how to provide effective feedback to inspire and grow success.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Tpke., Hampton, CT
