The Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS) is a professional organization and an official state affiliate of the Association of Latino Administrators and
Superintendents (ALAS), dedicated to fostering quality education for Latino students
​and developing Hispanic/Latino educational leaders.

Professional Learning Event

In Partnership with SAVVAS Learning
A FREE, In-person day of learning with Certified SIOP trainers: 

Every Language Counts: Asset-Based SIOP Practices in Action

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: CT State Community College - Naugatuck Valley
750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT

What to expect: 
Breakout sessions by grade band
Free breakfast & Lunch
Free copy of the SIOP Model (6th Ed)

Register Here

​Space is limited - save your seat today!
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2026 Scholarship Applications are now OPEN!

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 CALAS Scholarships.
 
The deadline for
Scholarship Applications is Saturday, March 7, 2026.

​Below are the links with additional information and applications for each scholarship.  
High School Student: $1,000
College Student: $1,250
Doctoral Student: $1,500
Public Educator: $2,000
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Please help spread the word by sharing this information with your colleagues. 

Questions: Please email us at [email protected]
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CALAS Scholarship Fundraiser

​CALAS is excited to invite you to our annual Scholarship Fundraiser
on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00PM at Ventanas Restaurant in Bristol, CT!

Join us for a fun evening of networking, appetizers, and community, featuring:
✨ Silent Auction from 5-8PM
✨ DJ & FREE Dance Class at 8PM
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased via Venmo, PayPal, or at the door.

All proceeds directly support the CALAS Student Scholarship Fund and
help expand opportunities for the next generation of Latino leaders.

RSVP here
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We hope to see you there!
​Please share, spread the word, and bring a friend!

CALAS named the ALAS State of the Year 2025-2026!

We are honored to be recognized by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) as the State Affiliate of the Year!
This recognition reflects the collective commitment of our members to advancing Latino leadership, equity, and opportunity in education across Connecticut.
We are grateful to ALAS for this honor and remain steadfast in our mission to inspire, support, and uplift Latino educators and communities statewide.

CALAS Award Acceptance Video

Memories from ALAS 2025 Summit: The Power of Us!

Video Collage of shared memories from ALAS 2025 Summit

We’re excited to share that CALAS is now on LinkedIn!

Follow us to stay connected and learn more about our mission, events, and the incredible work of our community.  Join the conversation and help us expand our network of educators, leaders, and advocates.
Let’s grow together—see you on LinkedIn!

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Proud affiliate of the national Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents