NYSED Stakeholder Meeting
2025-12-11 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | VIA ZOOM

NYS Board of Regents Meeting
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16, 2026-01-12 - 2026-01-13, 2026-02-09 - 2026-02-10, 2026-03-09 - 2026-03-10, 2026-04-13 - 2026-04-14, 2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19, 2026-06-15 - 2026-06-16

CAS Executive Board Meeting
2025-12-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-25 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-31 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-27 16:30 - 17:00 | VIA ZOOM

Regent Thomas-Williams Virtual Meet-and-Greet - January 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM
2026-01-08 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM
Welcome Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams!
Dear CAS Colleagues,
We are excited to announce an upcoming Zoom Workshop where you’ll meet our new Regent for the Tenth Judicial District (Long Island), Felicia Thomas-Williams!

Join us in welcoming Regent Thomas-Williams for an informal virtual meet-and-greet on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Regent Thomas-Williams Bio
As a representative of Nassau and Suffolk Counties on the New York State Board of Regents, Regent Thomas-Williams has dedicated her life to working closely with parents, children, and advocating for public education. As a former teacher and school principal who grew up on Long Island, she understands the unique needs and concerns of our communities and is committed to ensuring that our local schools are well represented in the development of statewide educational policies. This informal virtual meet-and-greet will be a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about Regent Thomas-Williams, her role, and the responsibilities she undertakes as one of New York State’s key educational policymakers. We believe that her insights will be incredibly valuable as we collectively navigate the future of education on Long Island.
We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this journey together!

ESSAA Legal Series Session - January 13, 2026
2026-01-13 16:30 - 17:30
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALYSON MATHEWS
LEARN MORE ABOUT JULIE SHAW
LEARN MORE ABOUT MIKE STARVAGGI
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Using AI to Achieve Equity, Instruction & Assessment - January 20, 2026 9:30am
2026-01-20 09:30 - 10:30
REGISTER HERE

Thought Partner Thursdays - January 22, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2026-01-22 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
February 26
March 26
April 30
May 28

Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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Collective Bargaining Zoom Seminar - Tuesday, February 11, 2026
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | VIA ZOOM

Thought Partner Thursdays - February 26, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
March 26
April 30
May 28

Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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CAS March Delegate Assembly - March 25, 2026 - 4:30 p.m.
2026-03-25 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM

Thought Partner Thursdays - March 26, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2026-03-26 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
April 30
May 28

Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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CAS Sponsors Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning Workshops
2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Each year around this time, CAS sponsors a Financial Literacy Program for our members to help them plan for their eventual retirement. Even if you are not actively considering retirement and preparing for life post-retirement, this could be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the New York State Teachers Retirement System, Social Security, and your tax-deferred benefit plans. It is never too early to start thinking about retirement and actively planning for it. Whether you are considering retiring sooner or later, we have designed an essential workshop for our members as a part of our continuing CAS Financial Literacy Program that you may find extremely helpful.
On behalf of CAS, I would like to invite you to attend a workshop designed to enhance your financial literacy as you prepare for the next phase of your life.
Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?
With Andrew Buttelman and Borana Verardi of Lifestage Wealth Advisors
and Special Guest Speaker, David Daly**
CAS Financial Workshop: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Or Thursday, April 16, 2026 Melville Marriott, Melville, NY
1350 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY
(Refreshments will be provided)

The workshop will focus on:
Navigating the New York State Teachers System

Understanding your annual Benefit Profile
Verifying your service and salary information
Getting credit for prior service and military service
Calculating pension benefits
Making the right decision when there is a serious illness
Understanding your death benefit
Selecting the Maximum or an Option at retirement
Working in retirement considerations
Disability and your pension
Filing the application

Tax-Deferred Investment Opportunities – What you need to know!

403-b plans
Employer-sponsored 403-b and 457 plans
Elective and non-elective plans
Limits, options, and catch up provisions.

Sick days and Incentives

What you must know about sick days, incentives and understanding the Non-elective Employer-sponsored 403-b

**David Daly was the manager of the Public Information Office of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. He was the System’s spokesperson and was responsible for its publications, website, and media information. Previously, he was the Administrator of Pre-retirement Planning where he organized and implemented the System’s retirement planning seminar program, which is a model for other systems throughout the country. Also, previously he was Administrator of the National Pension Education Association and is a nationally known presenter on retirement planning issues and public employees’ programs.
We have received tremendous positive feedback from CAS members who have attended our previous Financial Literacy Workshops. If you want to attend the CAS Financial Workshop: Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?, please complete GOOGLE FORM TO FOLLOW.
Members who were unable to attend either workshop and wish to find out more about college or retirement planning may contact Andrew Buttelman directly at:

Andrew Buttelman, Certified Retirement Counselor
Lincoln Investment
640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 204
Bohemia, NY 11716
Office: (631) 244-8201; Cell: (631) 235-4932
Email: abuttelman@lincolninvestment.com

ESSAA Executive Board Meeting
2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Pearl River Hilton, 500 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, NY, 10965, United States

Thought Partner Thursdays - April 30, 2026 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2026-04-30 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
May 28

Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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CAS Delegate Assembly - May 13, 2026 - 4:30 p.m.
2026-05-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Mezza Luna, Hauppauge, NY, 644 Vander
CAS MAY DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING
Blue Ribbon Awards
Honor Retirees

CAS Estate Planning Services - Medicaid and Asset Protection Changes
2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM
Are you aware of the new estate planning rules related to Medicaid and Asset Protection? If not, you may be interested in joining our Zoom
Estate Planning Update
with Zuvich Law
Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM
Zuvich Law provides CAS members with a
free consultation and a 25% discount on fees for legal assistance with:
Estate Planning
(Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will & Last Will &Testament)
Trusts – Elder Law – Medicaid Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Special Needs Trusts
For more information, please call 631-840-0100 or visit www.zuvichlaw.com/our-firm
Estate Planning Services – Update with Zuvich Law
Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM
REGISTER HERE

CAS Scholarship Presentation
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM

Thought Partner Thursdays - May 28, 2026 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2026-05-28 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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