We’re gearing up for our 4th annual Fun for the Field Resource Fair, and this year we’re switching it up a bit! We’ve been listening to both Vendors and Afterschool Practitioners, and we understand that sometimes those types of resources can be a challenging part of programming. Hoops to jump through, budget constraints, staffing, etc. […]
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In an effort to elevate the out-of-school time (OST) profession and enhance the well-being of OST professionals nationwide, the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) has proudly unveiled the Out-of-School Time Job Quality Standards (JQS). Developed in collaboration with leading experts and stakeholders in the field, these standards represent a pivotal milestone in the ongoing efforts to […]
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Calling program leaders and staff! The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is developing a readiness survey and reflection toolkit that will help afterschool, summer, and other out-of-school time (OST) program leaders and staff understand how ready they are for new initiatives or changes. AIR is currently piloting the survey with a focus on social and […]
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Struggling to hire staff? New staff recruitment kit could help. Like many other industries, the afterschool field has been struggling with staff shortages. These shortages have led to reduced capacity, less availability for students and families, long waitlists, and extra stresses on existing staff — all at a time when programs could really use some […]
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National Geographic is again promoting their terrific, free resources to afterschool educators.
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This fall, the No Kid Hungry Campaign is offering a community based organization nutrition grant opportunity and Connecticut is one of their target states.
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Governor Lamont partners with CBIA and CONNSTEP to distribute free face coverings for small businesses Governor Lamont today announced that his administration is partnering with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and its affiliate CONNSTEP on an initiative to distribute free face coverings to eligible, essential small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Eligible […]
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We all have student discipline programs and we all have great staff working for our programs…but do they know how to handle discipline issues? This resource is proven to help teachers bring out the nest in students of all ages.
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Summer Staff Kick-Off Mini Conference Early Bird Prices (SAVE over $25.00 per person) registration deadline extended until Friday, May 15th! Take advantage and register your summer program staff to take part in a full day of engaging workshops. Don’t miss out! $80.00 – CT After School Network Professional Member $145.00 – Non Member $150.00 – […]
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