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CT@Work: A gallon of vinegar for Rell

Benjamin Franklin once said that a spoonful of honey will trap more flies than a gallon of vinegar. With the press, politicians, friends, and family ladling out the honey upon the news of Gov. Jodi Rell’s impending retirement, I thought I should share some thoughts and catch a few pesky flies of my own.

Calendar...2009-2010

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H1N1 Resources

New: H1N1 Flu Information
This updated section includes fact sheets and important information about H1N1 for AFT members in every division of the union.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

SCHOOL OPENING DATES...

QuEST 2009 Highlights

Highlights from the recently concluded 2009 AFT QuEST conference in Washington, D.C., included AFT president Randi Weingarten's keynote address, a town hall meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, a panel on community schools and remarks from U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Daily updates from the conference, as well as video highlights, can be found on the AFT's QuEST 2009 Web site.

AFT Part of New Initiative To Promote Community Service

On June 22, President Obama announced a nationwide service initiative, United We Serve, which is the beginning of a sustained, collaborative and focused effort to meet community needs and make service a way of life for all Americans.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Basic Managing Behavior for Paraprofessionals
Date: Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Location: AFT Connecticut Office

Creating Independent Learners for Paraprofessionals
Date: Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Location: AFT Connecticut Office

Advanced Behaviors Strategies for Paraprofessionals
Date: Wed, Mar 3, 2010
Location: AFT Connecticut Office

ConnQuEST ‘10
Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010
Location: Four Points by Sheraton