We do. And so do the 213,766 Connecticut children who would be enrolled in a program if one were available to them. We need your help to turn this number around. Did you know that youth spend only 20% of their waking hours in school? How they invest the other 80% of their time is a […]
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Mark your calendars and join us! Opportunities for Elevating Afterschool in 2016 Elections Webinar Date: Monday, December 7th Time: 2pm-3pm EST Duration: 1 hour Description: Major election years bring increased public dialogue on issues like the economy and education, but breaking through the din is challenging. What are the trends and opportunities networks can take advantage […]
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First Fridays – Fitting in Learning Date: December 4, 2015 Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford After a long day of school, and snack and homework time, it can be a real struggle to fit enriching content into your program schedule. What’s more, many educators feel bored at the very idea […]
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The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut has kicked off a new year of school and family programs. There is one component of the year that the Bruce Museum staff are all especially looking forward to: their partnership with ROSCCO, a participant in our Neighborhood Collaborative program. ROSCCO has been providing on-site After School programs in […]
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As you know, as a young teenager, Malala Yousafzai was targeted for speaking out on behalf of girls’ education in her region of Swat Valley in Pakistan; at age 15, she was shot in the head while on the bus to school with friends, sparking international media outrage. Building on her activism in Pakistan, Yousafzai […]
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Collaboration has been the buzzword for the past eight to ten years and with good reason. Partnerships allow your program to expand offerings, get more voices at the table, and perhaps serve more kids in the process. There is potential in collaboration that if left untapped could leave your program as a sole island in […]
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Hello, friends of After School! Today is Lights On Afterschool, a day focused on nationwide advocacy and celebration of the after school field. We here at the CT After School Network were talking about how powerful the impact of our field can be, and our Executive Director, Michelle, told me this incredible story that really […]
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Coaching & Learning for After School Professionals (CLASP) A Rich, In-depth, Professional Development Opportunity What it’s all about: The Connecticut After School Network is launching two year-long intensive learning cohorts focused on increasing student engagement through intentional programming that helps support student success. We will be offering 12 slots in two locations (6 in each) […]
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DEEP DIVE SATURDAY TRAINING: De-escalation: How to Respond to Defiant Children and Overwhelming Situations Saturday, October 17, 9 am – 12 noon, Hartford Register by end of the day Thursday 10/15 Positive behavior management strategies are intended to help children make good choices. But what about children who continuously struggle? How do you handle situations […]
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Communication Merriam-Webster.com Noun: com·mu·ni·ca·tion kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else A message that is given to someone; a letter, telephone call, etc. Effective, meaningful communication might just be the single most important component […]
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