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2015 Summer Staff Kick-Off

April 14, 2015

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2015 for our Summer Staff Kick-Off Mini Conference! Get your staff “SUMMER READY” for your program with AMAZING workshops…

My Voice in DC

March 30, 2015

Earlier this month, the National Afterschool Association held their Annual Convention just outside of Washington, DC. The focus of the convention was telling the story after school programs play in the lives of children and youth everyday. A group of students from Connecticut were selected to be on a workshop panel to share their thoughts, ideas, […]

Taking on Turnover

March 26, 2015

Every time a caregiver leaves, children experience loss. Turnover rates in after school are rising each year and can only worsen year after year. Break the silence that has surrounded turnover in school age programs.

Tinkering and the Intersection of Formal and Informal Learning Webinar

March 23, 2015

Tinkering and the Intersection of Formal and Informal Learning Webinar Grab a 12″ x 12″ piece of tinfoil and be ready to explore how tinkering (“making”) is fast becoming a trans formative learning opportunity, a platform to reinforce and measure 21st century skills and a powerful means for collaboration across multiple learning environments. Hosted by […]

Educator’s Weekend at Mystic

March 12, 2015

Save the Date! Educators’ Weekend at Mystic Seaport April 18-19 2015 Join Us for our 13th Annual Educators’ Weekend at Mystic Seaport on April 18-19, 2015. The weekend features free admission for teachers, administrators, afterschool professionals, and their families (up to four people total with ID). Learn more about our new website for teachers, primary source […]

Connecting Social-Emotional Learning with Student Achievement

March 9, 2015

A cornerstone of after school programming has always been to support the social and emotional needs of children. After school provides the opportunity for teamwork, collaboration, empathetic expression, and other “soft skills” children need for the 21st century workforce. These experiences, according to Durlak and Weissberg (2013), are a contributing factor to student achievement as […]

2015 Childhood Conversation Conference

March 5, 2015

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 6! Directors do you have the hours needed to comply with licensing requirements? You can earn up to 9 hours over the 2 days of the conference. Be a financial hero – register before Friday to save money and win a chance to attend next year’s Childhood Conference for free! 2 Days basking in Knowledge; feeding your stomachs and minds! […]

What Teens Need to Succeed

February 26, 2015

A great resource for any teenager in your after school program. What Teens Need to Succeed gives them the power to shape their own future and change their lives for the better, by making a difference in the lives of people around them.

The Science Chef

February 19, 2015

Want to keep your after school cooking program fresh and interesting? We gave you ideas for multicultural recipes, now we are kicking it up a notch. Make food lovers fall for science!

Fun Literacy Activities

February 12, 2015

Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs: Books And Beyond is a handbook for staff in after school programs to increase their capabilities in supporting literacy. More than 72 activities for ages 5 – 14!