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.

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!

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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✨Save the Date✨
CALAS 9th Annual Gala
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CALAS invites you to join us for our 9th Annual Gala — an evening to celebrate leadership, community, and Latino excellence in education, as we honor outstanding leaders and award student and educator scholarships.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 The Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT

More details coming soon.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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