Commissions and Committees

Commission for Instruction and Professional Development

Examines educational and professional development issues and develops policies, activities, and materials to assist CEA members.

Human & Civil Rights Commission (HCR)

The CEA Human and Civil Rights Commission is a standing commission responsible for proposing policies and activities which support CEA's strategic objective to advance racial, economic and gender equity in Connecticut's public schools and within the Association. For more information about the work of this commission contact Robyn Kaplan-Cho Staff Liaison, 860-525-5641 or 800-842-4316.

Legislative Commission

Develops CEA's legislative agenda based on a review of CEA's issues, positions, and priorities that would improve the quality of education in Connecticut.

Ethnic Minority Affairs Commission (EMAC)

Promotes ethnic minority participation in all areas of CEA by mentoring, providing training, encouraging delegate participation, and publishing a Minority Concerns Newsletter.

Public Relations Commission

Develops and implements plans to deal with issues CEA is facing (Teacher Retirement, Vouchers, Education Funding, Indoor Air Quality, No Child Left Behind, Binding Arbitration).

Retirement Commission

Monitors the State Teachers' Retirement System, the State Treasurers' Investment Advisory Council, legislation concerning retirement issues, and provides CEA's Retirement Workshops.

Special Services Commission

Reviews, endorses, and monitors CEA member benefit programs (insurance, credit cards, TSA, members discounts).

Constitution Revision

Examines educational and professional development issues and develops policies, activities, and materials to assist CEA members.

Elections Committee

Reviews and enforces all CEA election procedures and policies including the certification of candidates.

Finance Committee

Reviews all financial matters relating to CEA's operation including policies and annual budget development.

Membership Training Conference Committee

Plans, develops, and coordinates events, programs, and leadership training activities for CEA members (i.e. Summer Leadership, CEA/NEA Orientation, New Teacher Program).

RA Planning Committee

Plans and coordinates all activities relating to the CEA and NEA Representative Assemblies.

Resolutions Committee

Reviews existing CEA resolutions (statements of organizational belief pertaining to the profession), proposed new resolutions to the CEA Representative Assembly, and provides input to the NEA about NEA resolutions.

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Student Program

Assists in organizing and promoting effective local student affiliates by providing training, information and support to future teachers in Connecticut.

County Form

Form used by county directors to report county council meal expenses, reimbursements and chargebacks.

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County Mileage Report

Report used by county directors to report mileage for county directors at county council meetings.

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Expense Reimbursement Policies

Explanation of expense policies adopted by the Board of Directors.

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Non-Staff Expense Voucher Form

Use this form to submit mileage and expenses to CEA.

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