Thank you to all the programs that have responded to our annual invoices for 2023-24 Association dues. We recognize that our dues have increased and several program leaders have reached out regarding this. Please note that dues are based on the number of employees working in your program. We based our 23-24 invoices off of the CSDE's FY22 Program Profiles. Also please note that CAACE has significantly increased the services provided to members. We hope you understand and support our efforts to increase our outreach and advocacy on behalf of all programs, big and small. If you have questions about an invoice, please contact Treasurer Lori Wyrebek at wyrebekl@caace.org.

CAACE is proud to announce that at this summer’s GED Conference in New York, two Connecticut Adult Learners were presented with the 2023 GED Graduate of the Year award. This award recognizes students who recently earned their GED credentials, displayed exceptional dedication during the preparation and testing process, and demonstrated outstanding stewardship in their community.

The graduates were nominated by adult educators, GED administrators and other stakeholders in the adult education community through an open call for nominations from GED Testing Service.

Here are the proud winners in Connecticut: Jessica Nicholas of New Haven and Raeann Gilbert of Bloomfield

Congratulations Jessica and Raenn!!!!! 

The Annual CAACE Conference will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8, 2024 at the Mystic Marriott in Groton.

We are excited to announce that Rachel Riggs from World Education will be our Keynote Speaker. Rachael is a leader in the understanding of the positive uses for AI technology.

Friday, October 27 Director’s/Leaders Round Table Summit In-Person

$50 per person 9:30-2:30 New Haven Adult Education

Friday January 19, Directors/Leaders Leadership Summit Follow-up Virtual

10-12, no charge

Friday, May 17 Continuing Ed Round Table Farmington In-Person

Cost $25 10-12 noon

 Wednesday, September 27 New Directors Meeting, Bristol Adult Education In-Person

 10-12, Breakfast, $25 Open to any director who has started in the last 2 years

CSDE Policy Forums for FY24

Friday's September 18, January 12 & June 7

The COABE National Conference will be held in Nashville Tennessee from March 18 - 20

Special Thank You!

CAACE would also like to thank our former employees, David Downes and Sarah DeFeudis for their years of service helping CAACE grow and reach students and staff across the state. Their efforts were invaluable, especially during the COVID lock downs as we transitioned to a remote conference. 

Welcome New Executive Director 

On behalf of the CAACE Executive Board, we are excited to announce that Lawrence (Larry) Covino has been selected as our first CAACE Executive Director. After a comprehensive interview process the selection committee selected Larry for this new position.

Larry’s primary role will be to help our membership grow and prosper as well as to advocate on behalf of CAACE at the state and national level. Larry will also be the main point of contact for all CAACE business and for the CAACE Conference. Larry brings ten years of experience in adult education and as former President of CAACE, he has an in-depth understanding of the organization's strengths and weaknesses. Larry will be retiring as current Director of Bristol Adult Education effective August 31, 2023, and officially begins his new position September 1, 2023.

“I am really excited to have this opportunity to pursue my passion for adult education and for being able to bring all of the great things happening in Connecticut to the national stage.” Covino said. “I look forward to working with all of our programs and collaborating with our CSDE partners.”  

Current staff lists with email addresses are critical both for CAACE communications and professional development registration and also for COABE membership and communications. 

Please contact Executive Director Larry Covino covinol@caace.orgif you have any questions about forwarding staff information to CAACE.

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