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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For kids, few moments in life are more glorious than the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. Hooray! Three whole months of sweet freedom! But when school’s out, kids from low-income families have a real problem on their hands. While their more affluent peers may be visiting libraries, attending summer […]
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Join the Afterschool Alliance, Thursday, Jun 9, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. EDT (10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. PDT), as they help out-of-school professionals learn basic skills in how to talk with and support students as they struggle to understand and cope with a loss in their lives.
Read More Relationships between schools and afterschool programs can be problematic. However, effective partnerships can have a big impact on student learning, attendance, and behavior. This webinar will provide an overview on the research on effective partnerships, followed by school district personnel in Connecticut who will discuss their experience creating partnerships with a wide range of community […]
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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 […]
Read More Join network colleagues for a webinar on Childhood Food Insecurity: What It Means, What It Looks Like, And What You Can Do About It. From the “achievement gap” to increased risks of hospitalization, the effects of childhood food insecurity reach far beyond the dinner table. Hosted by the Maine Afterschool Network, Shannon Coffin and Madelyn Holm […]
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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Full of articles, tips and strategies edited from 20 years of School-Age NOTES newsletters, this easy-to-use resource covers the planning steps from January to May and the programming approaches from field trips to themes.
Read More 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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