Welcome
TEC REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 5, 2026
Workshop schedules and costs will be posted as soon as possible on the TEC website for January 2026 registration.
We’re in the process of finalizing dates and details and look forward to sharing the full lineup with you soon.
We’re in the process of finalizing dates and details and look forward to sharing the full lineup with you soon.
Director's Welcome
At TEC, we know teaching is more than a profession—it’s a calling. It takes a truly dedicated educator to devote a week of summer to professional growth, and we’re here to make that investment worthwhile.
Since 1976, TEC has been New England’s oldest and largest summer institute, committed to providing high-quality professional development for educators. Our workshops create an engaging environment where teachers can connect, collaborate, and gain fresh insights to take back to their classrooms. Whether you’re exploring AP™ or non-AP™ subjects, each session is designed to give you practical strategies and the most up-to-date knowledge to support your students.
Led by nationally recognized instructors, our programs deliver cutting-edge resources and relevant content tailored to your discipline.
With more than 50 workshops offered over five weeks—many available online—you’ll find flexible options that fit both your schedule and your professional interests. Discover our offerings and join us for a professional development experience that will make an immediate impact on your teaching.
Al Reiff, Director
Since 1976, TEC has been New England’s oldest and largest summer institute, committed to providing high-quality professional development for educators. Our workshops create an engaging environment where teachers can connect, collaborate, and gain fresh insights to take back to their classrooms. Whether you’re exploring AP™ or non-AP™ subjects, each session is designed to give you practical strategies and the most up-to-date knowledge to support your students.
Led by nationally recognized instructors, our programs deliver cutting-edge resources and relevant content tailored to your discipline.
With more than 50 workshops offered over five weeks—many available online—you’ll find flexible options that fit both your schedule and your professional interests. Discover our offerings and join us for a professional development experience that will make an immediate impact on your teaching.
Al Reiff, Director
Early Bird Tuition Ends APRIL 30
Registration Tuition BEFORE April 30.
Online $800
Commuter on campus $950
Housing $400 extra per week
2 week workshops:
Commuter on campus $1900
Housing $800 extra for the two weeks
Registration Tuition AFTER APRIL 30
Online $950
Commuter on campus $1050
Housing $400 extra per week
2 week workshops:
Commuter on campus $2100
Housing $800 extra for the two weeks
Dates of Workshops and Important Information
This year, we are building a professional development program for teachers that will have the both remote workshops and workshops that will take place on our beautiful campus. This shift allows us to continue delivering the high-quality educational programming we are known for.
A week: June 29 - July 02
B week: July 06 - July 09
C week: July 13 - July 16
D week: July 20 - July 23
E Week: July 27 - July 30
Our two week AP Chemistry for the New AP Teacher will run from July 6-July 16th.
Please note: Registration deadlines are firm. We cannot accept registrations once the registration process has closed.
Registration for each week ends on the Friday before the workshop starts at 12:00 PM (ET).
Registration is not complete until your information has been processed by the Taft Educational Center and payment has been received. To secure your spot in a workshop, full payment must be submitted to the TEC office unless other arrangements have been made in advance with the TEC office.
Until payment is confirmed, your application will remain in a “hold file,” and you will not be officially enrolled in the workshop.
Please do not assume that you are registered. If you do not receive a confirmation email from the TEC office within a reasonable timeframe, contact us to check the status of your application.
A week: June 29 - July 02
B week: July 06 - July 09
C week: July 13 - July 16
D week: July 20 - July 23
E Week: July 27 - July 30
Our two week AP Chemistry for the New AP Teacher will run from July 6-July 16th.
Please note: Registration deadlines are firm. We cannot accept registrations once the registration process has closed.
Registration for each week ends on the Friday before the workshop starts at 12:00 PM (ET).
Registration is not complete until your information has been processed by the Taft Educational Center and payment has been received. To secure your spot in a workshop, full payment must be submitted to the TEC office unless other arrangements have been made in advance with the TEC office.
Until payment is confirmed, your application will remain in a “hold file,” and you will not be officially enrolled in the workshop.
Please do not assume that you are registered. If you do not receive a confirmation email from the TEC office within a reasonable timeframe, contact us to check the status of your application.
All 2026 Workshops are 4 full days starting at 8:00 AM ET
This summer, we will have a four-day workshop week for each workshop. The workshop will start at 8:00 AM ET and end at 5:00 PM ET each day. Thursday may have a shorter ending time.
Please feel free to email us at tecinfo@taftschool.org if you have any questions.
Please feel free to email us at tecinfo@taftschool.org if you have any questions.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who notify the TEC Office by June 1 will receive a full tuition refund if a written cancellation request is submitted prior to that date.
Cancellations received on or after June 1 may incur a $300 cancellation fee.
If a cancellation occurs on or after June 1, the Taft Educational Center will accept a replacement participant from the same school, provided the Taft Educational Center Office is notified and space remains available in the workshop.
Participants who do not attend their registered session without notification to the Taft Educational Center office 3 days prior to workshop starting (“no-shows”) are responsible for the full tuition payment.
In the event that TEC must cancel a workshop for any reason, all participants will receive a full refund.
Cancellations received on or after June 1 may incur a $300 cancellation fee.
If a cancellation occurs on or after June 1, the Taft Educational Center will accept a replacement participant from the same school, provided the Taft Educational Center Office is notified and space remains available in the workshop.
Participants who do not attend their registered session without notification to the Taft Educational Center office 3 days prior to workshop starting (“no-shows”) are responsible for the full tuition payment.
In the event that TEC must cancel a workshop for any reason, all participants will receive a full refund.
Graduate Credits from the University of Hartford
The University of Hartford will again be granting graduate credits for an additional fee.
Participants who wish to earn optional graduate credits for an additional cost paid directly to the University of Hartford.
Each one-week workshop is worth 3 credits.
Additional information regarding University of Hartford credits will be sent to your email on the Thursday at the end of your workshop.
Participants who wish to earn optional graduate credits for an additional cost paid directly to the University of Hartford.
Each one-week workshop is worth 3 credits.
Additional information regarding University of Hartford credits will be sent to your email on the Thursday at the end of your workshop.
