Connecticut Technology Engineering Education Association upcoming events

Connecticut REC VEX IQ Summer Institute 2026 (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

CTEEA VEX IQ Summer Summit July 6–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beman Middle School, Middletown, CT Limited to 60 Participants

The CTEEA VEX IQ Summer Summit is a focused, week-long professional development experience for Connecticut educators, coaches, mentors, and event partners working with or looking to launch REC Foundation VEX IQ programs at the elementary and middle school level.

Participants will move between structured classroom sessions and hands-on lab time, covering both in-class program integration and competitive after-school team development. Technical training will also be provided on running an event at your own school, and coaches will have the opportunity to explore the full range of resources CTEEA can offer to support your VEX IQ program.

What's Covered:

Robot building fundamentals and design strategies
Programming with VEXcode IQ — blocks and Python
Integrating VEX IQ into school curricula
Launching and sustaining competitive after-school teams
Engineering notebook best practices
Coaching, mentoring, and team development strategies
Program fundraising, district communication, and sustainability
Event hosting training and CTEEA equipment resources

Note: This summit runs alongside separate VEX V5 and Aerial Drones summits at the same location. Some sessions on program administration and sustainability will be shared across all three groups.

Format & Perks:

Hands-on labs and classroom sessions throughout the week
Daily breakfast and lunch provided
Stipends available for qualifying active Coaches and Mentors
Networking with educators and volunteers from across Connecticut

All experience levels welcome. No prior VEX IQ experience required.

Questions? Contact Bill McDonough wmcdonough@monroesp.org | (203) 913-7465

Connecticut REC Aerial Drones Summer Institute 2026 (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

CTEEA Aerial Drones Summer Summit July 6–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beman Middle School, Middletown, CT Limited to 30 Participants

The CTEEA Aerial Drones Summer Summit is a focused, week-long professional development experience for Connecticut educators, coaches, mentors, and event partners working with — or looking to launch — REC Foundation Aerial Drones programs at the middle and high school level.

What's Covered:

Drone piloting fundamentals, autonomous coding, and mission design
Integrating Aerial Drones into school curricula
Launching and sustaining competitive after-school teams
Engineering notebook best practices
Coaching, mentoring, and team development strategies
Program fundraising, district communication, and sustainability
Event hosting training and CTEEA equipment resources

Note: This summit runs alongside separate VEX IQ and VEX V5 summits at the same location. Some sessions on program administration and sustainability will be shared across all three groups.

Format & Perks:

Hands-on labs and classroom sessions throughout the week
Daily breakfast and lunch provided
Stipends available for qualifying active Coaches and Mentors
Networking with educators and volunteers from across Connecticut

All experience levels welcome. No prior drone experience required.

Questions? Contact Bill McDonough wmcdonough@monroesp.org | (203) 913-7465

Connecticut REC VEX V5 Summer Institute 2026 (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

CTEEA VEX V5 Summer Summit July 6–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beman Middle School, Middletown, CT Limited to 60 Participants

The CTEEA VEX V5 Summer Summit is a focused, week-long professional development experience for Connecticut educators, coaches, mentors, and event partners working with — or looking to launch — REC Foundation VEX V5 programs at the middle and high school level.

Participants will move between structured classroom sessions and hands-on lab time, with training offered at two levels to serve the full range of VEX V5 programs. Middle school tracks focus on foundational building, programming, and team development, while high school tracks address more advanced design strategies, autonomous coding, and competitive program management. Both levels cover in-class program integration and competitive after-school team development. Technical training will also be provided on running an event at your own school, and coaches will have the opportunity to explore the full range of resources CTEEA can offer to support your VEX V5 program.

What's Covered:

Robot building, design strategy, and mechanical concepts
Programming with VEXcode V5 — blocks, Python, and C++
Middle school track: foundational skills and introductory competition prep
High school track: advanced design, autonomous routines, and game strategy
Integrating VEX V5 into school curricula
Launching and sustaining competitive after-school teams
Engineering notebook best practices
Coaching, mentoring, and team development strategies
Program fundraising, district communication, and sustainability
Event hosting training and CTEEA equipment resources

Note: This summit runs alongside separate VEX IQ and Aerial Drones summits at the same location. Some sessions will be shared across all three groups.

Format & Perks:

Hands-on labs and classroom sessions throughout the week
Daily breakfast and lunch provided
Stipends available for qualifying active Coaches and Mentors
Networking with educators and volunteers from across Connecticut

All experience levels welcome. Please indicate your program level, middle school or high school, when registering.

Questions? Contact Bill McDonough wmcdonough@monroesp.org | (203) 913-7465