Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) published new “interim guidance” for reopening various sectors of our communities, including schools. The
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ACA Excise Tax Repealed
On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation repealing the excise tax, otherwise known as the “Cadillac tax,” on high cost health insurance plans. Both
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Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Presenting at the 2019 CABE/CAPSS Convention
School law attorneys Thomas B. Mooney, Richard A. Mills, and Andreana R. Bellach will present sessions at the 2019 Connecticut Association of Boards of
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Providing an Effective Learning Environment: An In-Depth Discussion of Emerging Issues in Classroom Management
Today’s classrooms place considerable importance on providing environments conducive to learning. Issues surrounding disruptive behavior, student and staff safety, anonymous reporting, and student-initiated electronic monitoring
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Last Chance to Register: 2018 Education Legislation Summary Seminar, Hartford Session
There is still time
to register for the 2018 Education Legislation Summary Seminar taking place Friday, September 14th at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. We hope
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Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Presenting at the 2017 CABE/CAPSS Convention
State Board of Education Adopts PEAC Recommendation Regarding Use of Master Tests in Educator Evaluation Plans
At its meeting on April 5, 2017, the State Board of Education voted to adopt the March 29, 2017 recommendation of the Performance Evaluation Advisory
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Last Chance to Register for the Labor and Employment Public Sector Spring Seminar
It’s your last chance to register and join us for our annual Labor and Employment Spring Seminar: 2017 Public Sector Legal Update for public sector clients and friends, when we will address issues facing public educational institutions and school districts, municipalities and other government agencies. The program begins with a plenary session covering a timely topic, followed by a choice of two breakout sessions allowing for issue discussion in a small setting.
When: March 10, 2017 from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Download: Event Agenda
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Register Now for the Labor and Employment Public Sector Spring Seminar – March 10, 2017
Join us for our annual Labor and Employment Spring Seminar: 2017 Public Sector Legal Update for public sector clients and friends, when we will address issues facing public educational institutions and school districts, municipalities and other government agencies. The program begins with a plenary session covering a timely topic, followed by a choice of two breakout sessions allowing for issue discussion in a small setting.
When: March 10, 2017 from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Download: Event Agenda
Register Now for Teacher Evaluations in Connecticut: Where Are We Now?
It has been nearly five years since the Connecticut General Assembly adopted Public Act 12-116 titled An Act Concerning Educational Reform, and most importantly, made
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