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• CTEEA VEX Planning PD 2025

  • When
    May 22, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    CCSU Tech Lab Copernicus room 101

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  CTEEA VEX Robotics Planning Workshop
  Date: May 22, 2025
  Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Location: Copernicus Room 101, Central Connecticut State University (CTE Lab, Lower Floor)

  The Connecticut Technology Education and Engineering Association (CTEEA) is hosting a VEX Robotics Planning Workshop designed specifically for all Connecticut Robotics Team Advisors, Coaches, and Event Partners. This professional development session provides a valuable opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions to help strengthen the VEX Robotics community across the state.

  Workshop Focus:

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow coaches, advisors, and event partners to share experiences and best practices.
    
    

  • Event Hosting & Assistance: Learn the logistics of hosting or helping at robotics events. Topics will include personnel needs, costs, technology requirements, and the benefits of hosting events for your teams and the community.
    
    

  • Skills Competitions & Judged Awards: Understand the importance of skills challenges and judged awards in the overall success of your teams and their growth.
    
    

  • Planning for Next Season: Explore strategies for scheduling events, including managing the possibility of hosting two events over the same weekend.
    
    

  • State Championship Update: Get the latest information on state championship planning and provide feedback on how to improve the event for all participants.
    
    

  • State Funding & Summer Training Update: Learn about state funding opportunities and hear about our week long summer training July 7-11. Session planned so far
    

  • • Running a Successful Program: Discover effective approaches to running a VEX Robotics program that fits the unique needs of your school or organization.

    • Event Hosting Benefits: Gain insights into the benefits of hosting robotics events, including community engagement, team development, and fostering STEM education.

    • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status: Is nonprofit status right for your program? Discuss the pros and cons of forming a 501(c)(3) and how it may impact your team’s funding and operations.

    • REC Foundation Update: Receive the latest updates on REC Foundation programs, including training opportunities for all levels of robotics teams (Drones, VEX IQ, VEX V5).

    • Addressing Statewide Needs: As we continue to expand as a state region, we need to re-evaluate how to best serve teams across Connecticut. This includes increasing the number of event partners, acquiring additional resources (such as a second trailer), and recruiting more volunteers.

    • Building, Coding and Driving in V5: Learn best practices from students members from several programs across the state 

    • Training session for all REC Programs  Droves, IQ and V5.

    • CAD, 3D printing and Laser Cutting.
      
      

  Why Attend:

  This workshop will provide you with essential tools, resources, and strategies to improve your robotics program and event hosting capabilities. We’ll discuss the importance of balancing event frequency to ensure the health of the region, its volunteers, and most importantly, our students. Together, we’ll create solutions to make events more manageable while still growing the number of teams and opportunities for students to compete.

  Let your voice be heard!

  Help shape the future of VEX Robotics in Connecticut by attending this workshop and actively participating in the discussion. The success of our robotics programs depends on a strong, engaged community—this is your chance to be part of that effort.

  Please sign up for this workshop and ensure that your team has representation. We look forward to seeing you there!

  
  

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• Connecticut REC Program Summer Institute

  • Start
    July 07, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    July 11, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Masuk High School 1014 Monroe Turnpike Monroe CT 06468

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  Connecticut REC Program Summer Institute
  Date: July 7-11

  Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Location: Masuk HIgh school Robotics lab

  Overview:

  The Connecticut REC Summer Institute is a dynamic, week-long training summit designed to empower and connect Event Partners, Coaches, Mentors, and Volunteers working with REC Foundation programs across all age groups (K–12) and platforms, including VEX IQ, VEX V5, and Aerial Drones. This multi-platform, hands-on program builds both foundational and advanced skills in team development, event planning, mentor support, and technical areas such as coding, building, design, and engineering notebook documentation. Participants will engage in practical training, collaborate with peers and experienced leaders, and leave equipped to launch, grow, or strengthen REC programs at any grade level.

  Program Goals:

  • Build capacity among Event Partners to host high-quality competitions.
    
    

  • Equip Coaches and Mentors with tools and resources for sustainable team success.
    
    

  • Provide technical training in coding, building, and engineering notebooks.
    
    

  • Promote statewide networking and collaboration to support REC growth.
    
    

  Program Highlights:

  • Daily Tracks (M–Th): Hands-on technical sessions in VEX IQ, VEX V5, and Aerial Drones
    
    

  • Specialized Training Modules:
    

  • • CAD integration with REC programs
      
      

    • Engineering notebook best practices
      
      

    • Coding support and design strategies
      
      

  • Event Setup Experience (Friday): A full-scale, behind-the-scenes REC event build and teardown
    
    

  • Topic-Based Sessions (throughout the week):
    

  • • Starting a 501(c)(3) and fundraising
      
      

    • Communicating your program within your district
      
      

    • Building sustainable summer camp and feeder programs
      
      

    • Best practices for team development and program customization
      
      

    • Integrating REC programs into school curricula
      
      

  Format & Features:

  • Combination of classroom learning and hands-on labs
    
    

  • Stipends available for active Coaches and Mentors
    
    

  • Daily meals provided (morning coffee/light breakfast & lunch)
    
    

  • Student team members and expert presenters supporting training sessions
    
    

  • Networking opportunities for participants to build the Connecticut volunteer and mentor network
    
    

  This summer institute serves as a launchpad for strengthening Connecticut’s REC Foundation ecosystem—bringing together veteran leaders and new educators alike to collaborate, grow, and prepare for the upcoming season.

  
  

  Question Please contact Bill McDonough 

  wmcdonough@monreosp.org or (c) 203.913.7465

  
  

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