ICYMI: For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like ‘Being Chased By A Lion’

Great radio story on what it’s like for kids with anxiety. Do any of the children in your program struggle with issues like this? We’ll be having a Deep Dive training from 9-12 on Friday, October 14 in our Hartford office if you want more strategies about how to help. More info will be available […]

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Upcoming October Trainings

What happened to September?  As the Fall season starts kick it off with October’s Training Opportunities.  There is something for everyone!

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Registration NOW Open for our 2016 Fall Conference!

Are you a Brain Builder? If not, register today to BE A BRAIN BUILDER! Registration is now open. Join us for our Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Radisson Cromwell for a full day of workshops ready to make you a brain builder. Schedule of Events 7:45 – 8:30 am Registration […]

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Be Part of this Important Meeting!

Licensing Task Force Kick-Off Call Date:  Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time:  1:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Meeting Description: By provider request, the Connecticut After School Network is re-convening its Licensing Task Force.  We invite you to take part in the initial conference call on the school-age programs licensing process and applicable regulations. Join us October […]

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ICYMI: Your State’s Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says …

A Connecticut judge recently struck down the state’s education aid choices as ‘irrational’  — the state will appeal the case so the result is far from final.  Want to know more? Check out the story on NPR: http://n.pr/2cvTHSE  CT Mirror: http://ctmirror.org/2016/09/07/judge-strikes-down-state-education-aid-choices-as-irrational/ CT News Junkie: http://bit.ly/2cRTc3c You know you’re in trouble when . . . but is it worse than […]

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Kids Who Attend More Benefit More

The Wallace Foundation has posted a very important study on the effects of voluntary district run summer learning programs on low-income urban youth. The study incorporated five school districts—Boston; Dallas; Duval County, Florida; Pittsburgh; and Rochester, New York—and assessed their effects on more than 3,000 students. This long term study has followed a group of students […]

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To Go Boldly Where No One Has Gone Before

Captain’s Log — Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original “Star Trek” television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for spurring the imagination of millions of people, myself among them. As a child I could imagine nothing better than racing past the stars at warp speed. […]

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Human Body Learning Activities for Kids

Human Body Learning Activities for Kids  Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from “A Spectacled Owl“.  From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it’s a great collection of activities to teach kids all about the human body. 1.What’s Inside a Drop of Blood (Creekside Learning) 2. X-Ray Play Dough (I […]

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Upcoming September Trainings

Its a new start to the school year!  Are you looking for something new or old favorites?  We have it for you! Deep Dive Sessions – Games for Better Behavior! Date:  September 14, 2016 Time:  9:00 – 12:00 pm Location:  CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford 10 Games That Will Make Your Kids Behave Better When […]

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Back-to-School Resources for Parents

Are your children prepared to have a successful academic year? Better yet, are you prepared to support their transition back to school? No worries because Edutopia has provided plenty of resources on how parents can help their children physically and mentally get back in the swing of things. That includes: tips on developing positive morning […]

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