It’s called the great pacific garbage patch. I’m sure many of you are familiar with the problems our oceans face with plastic so I’m not going to quote statistics or show you horrible pictures. Instead I’m going to show you something positive that is taking place. A creation of a 21 year old student named […]
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The definition of bullying is, “the use of superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants“. Based on this definition it seems like everyone has been bullied. When it affects our own children that’s when we tend to need it to be stopped in its […]
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We still have more for you – We are now offering our new Double Deep Dive Sessions Series. Starting with these two upcoming workshops in July and August! Double Deep Dive Sessions -De-Escalation: How to Respond to Defiant Children and Overwhelming Situations Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 9:00 – 3:30 pm Location: CASN Office, Building […]
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We are currently accepting Request for Presenter forms for the 2016 Fall Conference in Cromwell, CT. Attached you will find the RFP form and detailed information regarding the conference. Please share this RFP with any colleagues who may be interested in presenting. All RFPs are due by Friday, June 15, 2016. Please contact Monica Whalen […]
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How would our communities look, feel and achieve differently if every child, not just those with means, had a place to eat and a way to keep learning over the summer months? Communities across the country are making great gains in expanding resources in the summer for young people. And while their successes offer a […]
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Most of you are familiar with our Summer Staff Kickoff. The Summer Staff Kick-Off is designed to provide program staff with tools that will help make their jobs easier and equip them with techniques to engage children. This year, the Summer Staff Kick-Off will be offered at three locations and contain two – 1 1/2 […]
Read More We still have more for you – Check out these upcoming workshops in May! First Fridays – Choosing the Right People Date: May 6, 2016 Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford Hiring competent staff for your after school and summer program doesn’t have to be drudgery. Knowing what you want your […]
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The Connecticut After School Network, is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a Marketing Communications Intern. With the Network, you will be helping to expand Connecticut’s kids access to summer and afterschool programs while building your skills and your resume. Use your creative and analytical skills to solve problems and assist a statewide nonprofit […]
Read More April has made its way here and its all about parent connections…Check out these upcoming workshops! First Fridays – Teaming Up with Parents Date: April 1, 2016 Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford Engaging families in your program starts with finding lots of ways to include parents so that they feel […]
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Mark Fopeano is the Program Manager at Dwight Hall at Yale. Like all of us he knows the hard decisions that the legislature has to make in order to balance our budget. He also knows that you need to also understand which programs are good investments and will save money in the long run. He […]
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