We proudly present this year’s outstanding honorees!
Maritza Acosta-Gay, Community Advocate Award, Department of Children and Families Sandra Cruz-Serrano, Outstanding Educational Leader Award, Capitol Regional Education Council (CREC) Esmeralda Figueroa, Exceptional Principal Award, Hartford Public Schools Marlene Ho-Yen, Outstanding Parent Advocate Award, Extended Learning Program Manager, Danbury Public Schools Dr. Jason Irizarry, Equity Champion Award, Dean of UCONN NEAG School of Education Carmen Pagán, Exceptional Teacher Award, Norwich Public Schools Fran Rabinowitz, Policy Advocate Award, Executive Director for Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS)
PayPal and Venmo-add a note and include name, district, and meal choice: Chicken Valdestone, Baked North Atlantic Cod, Vegetarian Eggplant, or New York Strip Sirloin
Purchase Eventbrite tickets HERE Selection of meal choices will be available after confirmation of payment
2024 Gala Sponsorship Opportunities o PLATINUM Sponsor $5,000.00 (Welcoming Remarks at the podium, organization/ company name highlighted during event, social media post, logo on event program and flyer, 2 complimentary tickets) o GOLD Sponsor $3,000.00 (organization/company name highlighted during event, social media post, logo on event program and flyer, 2 complimentary tickets) o SILVER Sponsor $1,000.00 (social media post, logo on event program and flyer, 2 complimentary tickets) o BRONZE Sponsor $500 (logo on event program and flyer) Contact: calasedu@gmail.com
Table Reservations Cost $1000 o Reserved table for 10 people o District/organization name on PPT during cocktail hour
Contact: Adela Jorge, CALAS Secretary, at calasedu@gmail.com
Vision Committed to Achieve Latino Advancement & Supports
Goals Promote and enhance collaboration among all stakeholders who support quality and equitable education for ALL students Provide networking opportunities for educators within the organization. Share effective educational practices for educating Latino students successfully in a global economy. Develop pathways to increase leadership capacity among diverse educators and students. Work cooperatively with other local, state and national administrative organizations to promote and advocate for quality public education.