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Upcoming May Trainings

April 24, 2017

We have some great workshops lined up in May, so you can finish the school year strong. Get a jump start on your Summer Program with our June topics.

Upcoming April Trainings

March 20, 2017

It’s the first day of Spring, let’s hope warmer weather comes our way! Here is what is new in April. join us for some exciting training topics.

The Power Struggle

February 19, 2017

Part 1: Awareness Does this sound familiar? Educator: “You are always interrupting my program by making by silly fart noises. Cut it out.” Student: “You’re always blaming me for stuff I didn’t even do.” Educator: “It is you. Stop or be kicked out.” Student: “My mom said you shouldn’t be yelling. You’re not a teacher. […]

Upcoming March Trainings

February 13, 2017

As we continue to battle the winter blues stay busy with these great upcoming workshops in March.

Upcoming February Trainings

January 23, 2017

Here is a full listing of what is happening in February.

The “Talk”

January 9, 2017

The Talk: Insights for giving constructive feedback “Do you let your staff dress like that?” an angry parent remarked. You recently met with a concerned parent regarding an inappropriately dressed counselor working a recent “Family Night” event. After the conversation, you scratched your head wondering how to share the feedback. When we are in this […]

Sweat the Small Stuff

January 2, 2017

Little Details Matter At the age of 15, I started working as a camp counselor at a local community center in Bridgeport, CT. I was a drill sergeant back then. My girls stood in a straight line like soldiers and followed my lead, although other counselors struggled to maintain control over their campers. Having an […]

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions

December 20, 2016

The Connecticut After School Network will be hosting confidential listening sessions throughout January 2017. All licensed and exempt after school program providers are encouraged to come and share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas regarding current Office of Early Childhood (OEC) licensing regulations and practices. Responses and attendee list will be kept confidential. Please RSVP to […]

CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

December 16, 2016

For over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students’ thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth find their passion. In the latest issue of the field journal Afterschool Matters, Director of Professional Development and Research at the Connecticut After School Network, […]

Upcoming January Trainings

December 15, 2016

We hope you have enjoyed all our training offering in 2016. We are ready to kick off our training once again in 2017. Here is what we have coming in January.