Upcoming Workshop Opportunites

Please note some of our February workshops were rescheduled due to inclement weather! Our new dates are listed below…register today! Deep Dive Session – ADHD: Going Deeper Date:  February 26, 2016 Time: 9:00-12:00pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford ADHD is one of the most frequent diagnoses in young people, and can be befuddling and […]

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Beyond the Bell

Are you new to the after school field and expanded learning?  Maybe you want to make big or small changes to your existing program.  Beyond the Bell will help you!

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STEM Learning Webinar

STEM Learning 2016: Collaboration, Communications and Curriculum to increase opportunities for young people  – Welcome to the future of STEM Learning, where new opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning for youth happen across communities both in and out of school. The webinar will highlight what’s coming in the STEM learning sphere in 2016, […]

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Upcoming Workshop Opportunites

First Fridays – Essentials of Grant Writing Date:  February 5, 2016 Time:  10:00 – 12:00pm Location:  CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford Looking for funding to support your after school or summer program? How do you identify potential funders and develop your idea into a proposal and budget? We will discuss ways to make your case more […]

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2016 Childhood Conversations Conference

How Are the Kids in Your Village? Strategies to Strengthen Your Part of the World Saturday, April 2, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hartford-Windsor Marriott, Windsor, CT Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dessert, free parking, and conference materials will be provided. Over 20 workshops! Morning Keynote:  Whatever Happened to, “Go outside and play?” Replacing Screen Time […]

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Opportunities for Elevating Afterschool in 2016 Elections Webinar

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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December Workshop Opportunities

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 Potential and Pitfalls of Partnerships (Nov 6th First Friday)

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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Be part of CLASP!

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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Resource: Communication Tips for Afterschool Professionals

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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