Connecticut REC VEX IQ Summer Institute 2026

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