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Free Webinar on CDC Guidance for After School & Summer

May 5, 2021

The American Camp Association (ACA), the CDC, and the Association of Camp Nursing (ACN) have teamed together to answer your questions and deliver updated guidance from the CDC.

Lt. Governor’s Coding Challenge

February 23, 2021

The Lt. Governor’s Coding Challenge is a statewide coding competition for Connecticut students.

Governor proposes two-year budget (FY 22-23)

February 22, 2021

The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2021 session on Wednesday, January 6, and will finish on June 2.

Afterschool Matters

January 28, 2021

The Afterschool Matters Journal is a national, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting professionalism, scholarship and consciousness in the field of afterschool education.

Our Virtual Lights On Event is Here!

October 13, 2020

This year our Lights On Afterschool celebrations might look a little different, but there are still plenty of ways to showcase the important role afterschool programs play in our communities in a safe, socially-distanced way. Here at the Network, we decided to virtually come together in one video. Get your dancing shoes and check out how the […]

COORDINATING WITH SCHOOLS TO PREPARE TO RE-OPEN

June 30, 2020

*** SEE NEW GRAPHIC BELOW *** The State of Connecticut has just issued its 50 page guidance document to help communities prepare to re-open schools in the fall. Right now is the time to reach out to school administrators to ensure after school is not an after thought. Here’s some tips and tools to help […]

Important Changes to Summer Program Rules

June 21, 2020

The following important changes to group size, program size, temperature checks and Care4Kids are included in the information below from the Office of Early Childhood: Dear Child Care and Youth Camp Community, The Office of Early Childhood is sharing these critical announcements related to child care and youth camp operations effective Monday, June 22, […]

A COVID Summer — Program Planning

May 27, 2020

The Connecticut After School Network held its first Summer Planning Roundtable on May 21st with over 80 people attending virtually. As expected, many questions were discussed in 5 distinct areas (Activities, Funding, Logistics, Guidance, and Safety). Please see our Q & A here: Link to Google Sheet – Click here – Read Only). If you […]

After School Professionals Week

April 20, 2020

Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 20-24!#heartofafterschool

HELP SAVE AFTER SCHOOL FUNDING

February 10, 2020

Connecticut State Budget Update – February 10, 2020 On February 5, Governor Lamont released his proposed budget adjustment for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. What does this mean for after school funding? The Governor’s proposal (on pages B-61 & 62) cuts $530,000 from the state-funded After School Grant Program, a 9% cut that would […]