Summer Fun!

The summer every kid dreams of and every grown-up longs for…Summer Fun! Susan Williamson, longtime children’s book editor and teacher, has captured that elusive combination.

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Upcoming Free PD from Mystic Seaport

UPCOMING FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE FOR TEACHERS, AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FROM MYSTIC SEAPORT! The Historian as a Detective with Dr. Elysa Engelman Wednesday, February 10, 4-6 pm The world around us is filled with primary source material and clues about the past. It’s also filled with legends and stories that may […]

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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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Incorporating Restorative Justice in Afterschool Settings Webinar

Join the The Rhode Island Statewide Afterschool Network as they host this month’s webinar. Incorporating Restorative Justice in Afterschool Settings – What is restorative justice? How is incorporating restorative justice techniques into afterschool programming empower students to resolve their conflicts as a community? The Rhode Island Statewide Afterschool Network and Youth in Action, an organization based […]

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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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CASE STUDY: Partnering with local museums after school and in the summer

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut has kicked off a new year of school and family programs. There is one component of the year that the Bruce Museum staff are all especially looking forward to: their partnership with ROSCCO, a participant in our Neighborhood Collaborative program. ROSCCO has been providing on-site After School programs in […]

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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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