Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the Connecticut Association of School Administrators (CASA) website. As many of you know, CASA is the largest professional organization in Connecticut solely dedicated to supporting school administrators. Without members like you, there is no CASA. We are committed to helping you when you need assistance by offering:
Legal Services:
CASA’s program ensures that all members have access to competent legal assistance at substantially reduced costs
Legislative Advocacy:
CASA is the only organization in the state dedicated to lobbying the legislative and executive branch of state government on your behalf. We have contracted an experienced lobbying firm that advocates on behalf of CASA by delivering timely, straightforward information critical to public officials, monitoring bills that could affect CASA, and analyzing relevant policy.
Financial Assistance:
Complimentary retirement planning consultation with our financial consultant
The Professional Team:
Members of the Board of Directors and the consultation team will meet with any member requesting professional assistance
Professional Workshops:
Seminars on school leadership, negotiations, retirement and financial planning are provided
The Connecticut Association of School Administrators is the only organization that represents the interests of school administrators at the state level. It is at the state level that the laws affecting schools are developed. Decisions made at the state level affect school administrators every day. Without CASA school administrators would have no voice at the state level. CASA is constantly monitoring, and providing input, to the state legislature. We have a registered lobbying firm that keeps us apprised of all proposed laws and regulations. Through CASA your district will be able to know what is being proposed and have an opportunity to make your feelings known. CASA has also formed an alliance with the Connecticut Education Association and the Connecticut Federation of Teachers that helps to make our voice heard at the highest levels of school policy decision making. There is strength in numbers and this coalition, known as the Coalition for Public School Excellence and Equity (CP-SEE), represents great strength.
CASA is also there to help with negotiation advice and support when an administrator is in need of help. Attorney John Gesmonde is our CASA attorney and we use his expertise to help support our districts. He also is available at reduced rates to help individual members who may need individual representation. CASA is governed by an executive board consisting of elected officers that are current and former Connecticut administrators. All officers work voluntarily for the good of Connecticut administrators. All your dues go towards providing benefits to school administrators. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done to support school administrators. We need as many districts as possible to join CASA. Your membership sends a strong message to the state that school administrators will not be ignored. School administrators are a vital link in providing a quality education to ALL students. Our voices must be heard!
If you have any questions about CASA and the scope of its unique member benefits, please contact me and we will be glad to help you.
From CASA’s Board of Directors to all: here’s to a successful year!
Anthony Ditrio, CASA Chair
ditrioa@ctcasa.org