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CLASP STEM Application open NOW. Apply today!

September 14, 2021

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore and build comfort with sharing STEM learning as a regular part of your program? Are you a frontline educator and want to learn more about how to bring in cost-effective hands-on exploration of STEM ideas and how they connect with Social Emotional Learning skills. Do you want […]

Call for Presenters – Fall Conference

August 13, 2021

The Connecticut After School Network is seeking presenters for its 2021 Annual After School Conference on Friday, November 5th & Saturday, November 6th.

Advancing to the Next STEM Step in After School

August 3, 2021

STEM CLASP Have you been reading our STEM blogs on the Engineering Mindset? Are you motivated to do more STEM work with young people yet? Maybe you’re interested but still could use a little more support? Check out our upcoming fall opportunities below to join us as we work on exploring more Science Technology Education […]

Educator Opportunity: Practitioner Focus Group

June 28, 2021

Out-of-School Time Educator Summer Opportunity announcement from The Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona

Virtual Summer Training – Week 4

June 21, 2021

Week 4 (June 21 – June 25): Connecting with Families and the Community

STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 10

June 15, 2021

Engineering Mindset 10 and Beyond : Children Envision Themselves as Engineers Anyone Can Be An Engineer (or STEM professional) with the Right Set of Skills, Opportunities, Supports and Interests

Virtual Summer Training – Week 3

June 14, 2021

Week 3 (June 14 – June 18): Partnerships for Impactful Learning Recovery

Virtual Summer Training – Week 2

June 7, 2021

Week 2 (June 7 – June 11): More than Beads, Putting Intention into Activities

Free Virtual Summer Training Now Available!

May 29, 2021

Creating a Summer Like No Other: Introducing Summer Re-Boot Camp 2021 Are you looking for training for your summer staff? As we continue to navigate through the impact of the pandemic, many programs will be offering face-to-face camps and activities this summer. With the anticipated hiring of many new staff, there is a need for […]

STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 9 – Team Work

May 11, 2021

Engineering Mindset 9: Children Work Effectively in Teams When you think teamwork skills as part of afterschool activities, I’m going to guess that science isn’t the first activity that comes to mind. Stereotypes may conjure images of wild-haired, lab-coat donning mad scientists or guys with pocket protectors and sports allergies sitting away from team focused […]