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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Upcoming Training Opportunities from CREC

After School Professional Development Opportunities at CREC (Capitol Region Education Council) Online registration is available at www.crec.org/tls/events. If you have questions, please contact Erika Scott-Jones at 860-524-4004, or escottjones@crec.org. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Brochure Developmental Relationships: Why do they matter? – October 30, 2015 Parent-Teacher Home Visits: Forging Partnerships That Increase Student Success – November […]

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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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Programming for Global Learning Webinar

The Statewide Afterschool Network Webinar Series is Back! Join the New Hampshire After School Network as they host the first in this series. Programming for Global Learning – Sparking interests and fueling passions, afterschool programs create pathways of opportunities. A variety of global learning experiences in your afterschool program can provide a window into the […]

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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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Professional Development Catalog 2015-16

We are excited to share our newly developed 2015-16 Professional Development Catalog. This one stop resource lays out an entire year of professional development offerings for after school directors, supervisors, and front-line staff. In addition to some of our staples that include webinars and on-site training, several new additions have been added to meet your goals […]

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Nominate a Parent You Know!

Parenting is often said to be both the toughest and the most rewarding job in the world. In the after school world, it’s easy to get so focused on what we need from parents that we sometimes forget to honor them for their hard work and dedication. What’s more, for parents who are struggling to […]

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