CASL Conference 2026

Start
November 01, 2026
8:00 AM
End
November 02, 2026
4:30 PM
Location
Mystic Marriott, 625 N Road #117, Groton, CT 06340
Spaces left
450

Registration

A) Super Early Bird - Monday Conference ONLY – $250.00
Register by June 10, 2026. You do NOT have to pay at this time.

Payment MUST be received by October 1, 2026. You may not attend the conference without payment. Payment will not be accepted after the conference.
B) Super Early Bird - 2 day Sunday Preconference Makerspace/AI & Monday conference – $330.00
The morning will feature makerspace with CASL's own Melissa Thom and Shannon McNeice making and creating together! The AI Afternoon session will feature keynote speaker Dr. Kristen Mattson. Her session will focus on media literacy through an AI lens, with strategies to help teachers and students. (All are welcome!)
Bonus! Includes lunch and 1 ticket to the Awards dinner on Nov. 1. $20 discount until Aug. 31.

Register by June 10, 2026. You do NOT have to pay at this time.

Payment MUST be received by October 1, 2026. You may not attend without payment. Payment will not be accepted after the conference.
C) Super Early Bird - 2 day Sunday Preconference Melissa Stewart & Monday conference – $330.00
Spend the day with Melissa Stewart, author of many amazing nonfiction books and the professional book 5 Kinds of Nonfiction! Developing a Plan for an Info-licious Library: From Collection Development to Instruction A robust body of research shows that most students enjoy reading nonfiction, and many prefer it. And yet, most school-based literacy instruction is fiction focused. This full-day workshop guides school librarians in creating a more welcoming space for young nonfiction lovers by increasing student awareness of and access to nonfiction. (Designed for K-8 but all are welcome!)
Bonus! Includes lunch and 1 ticket to the Awards dinner on Nov. 1. $20 discount until Aug. 31.

Register by June 10, 2026. You do NOT have to pay at this time.

Payment MUST be received by October 1, 2026. You may not attend without payment. Payment will not be accepted after the conference.

We are excited for you to join us!

Remember, the CASL Conference only happens every 2 years!

SUPER Early bird registration open until June 10, 2026.

Register for Monday conference only or Sunday/Monday preconference package. Register now and pay by October 1, 2026.

Sunday, November 1 Preconference

A full day of learning - 2 tracks to choose from!

Two amazing options include a full-day with award winning author Melissa Stewart OR a full-day Makerspace Morning with Melissa Thom & Shannon McNeice and AI Afternoon with keynote speaker Dr. Kristen Mattson. More details on each track on the CASL Conference website.

Ticket to celebrate CASL award winners at the Fall Fling Dinner!

The CASL Awards Dinner will take place during the evening of Sunday, November 1, 2026, celebrating librarians, educators, and administrators from across Connecticut!

Fall Fling After Hours Fun!

If you are staying over, join us after the dinner for community, games, and more!

Spots for each track are limited, so register today.

More information at the CASL conference webpage.

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Monday, November 2 Conference

Something for all educators and administrators!
Presentations include a variety of topics including technology, literacy, computer science, advocacy, wellness, creativity, and more!

Authorpalooza Returns!
Attendees will meet over 30 authors, purchase and get books signed.

Exclusive Times to Visit Exhibitors
Visit with new and familiar vendors to enhance your students educational experience.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks!

Connect with colleagues from around the state and region.

Celebrate, learn, and have fun!

Register today and pay by October 1, 2026.

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS

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